Subject: Issues with Netinstall and R11e-LTE RouterBOARD
Hi everyone,
I am experiencing several issues with my MikroTik R11e-LTE RouterBOARD and need some assistance. Here are the problems I’m facing:
While updating the firmware of my router via Winbox, the power went out, and now my system does not recognize the router. I suspect the firmware update was interrupted.
I tried to use Netinstall to re-install RouterOS on my R11e-LTE RouterBOARD. The router is detected by Netinstall, but the RouterOS files do not appear in the package list even though they are in the specified directory.
the .npk files are not showing up in Netinstall.
And I’m sure the address of .npk files are correct.
I’m assuming there is a special version for R11e lte…
Subject: Detailed Issue with Netinstall and RouterOS Installation on R11e-LTE RouterBOARD
Hi
I hope this message finds you well. I am currently experiencing significant difficulties with using Netinstall to reinstall RouterOS on my MikroTik R11e-LTE RouterBOARD. Here is a detailed description of the problem and the steps I have taken so far:
Issue Description
When I attempt to use Netinstall to reinstall RouterOS on my R11e-LTE RouterBOARD, the router is detected by Netinstall, but the RouterOS package files (.npk) do not appear in the package list. Consequently, I am unable to proceed with the installation.
Steps Taken
Downloading RouterOS:
I downloaded the stable version of RouterOS (7.15) from the official MikroTik website.
I ensured the download was complete and extracted the .npk files fromthe archive to a simple directory path: C:\Netinstall.
Preparing Netinstall:
I placed the extracted .npk files in the same directory as the Netinstall executable (C:\Netinstall).
I ensured that Netinstall was run with administrator privileges (right-click > Run as administrator).
Configuring Network Settings:
I set a static IP address on my computer:
IP: 192.168.88.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
I connected my computer to the router using an Ethernet cable.
Entering Netinstall Mode on the Router:
I powered off the router.
I pressed and held the reset button.
While holding the reset button, I powered on the router and continued holding the reset button until the LEDs indicated it had entered Netinstall mode (approximately 5-10 seconds).
Running Netinstall:
I launched Netinstall, and it successfully detected the router by its MAC address.
However, despite specifying the correct directory (C:\Netinstall) in the "From" field, no RouterOS packages (.npk files) appeared in the package list at the bottom of the Netinstall window.
Additional Details
Verification of Files:
The .npk files are present in the specified directory and have been verified to ensure they are not corrupted.
I have tried placing the .npk files in different directories, including the desktop and root of the C: drive, but the issue persists.
Permissions:
I have checked the file and directory permissions to ensure full read/write access for the current user (admin).
Different Versions of Netinstall:
I have tested with various versions of Netinstall, including older versions, to see if the issue is version-specific. However, the problem remains unchanged.
Router and Firmware:
The router's firmware was being updated when a power outage occurred, which might have caused partial corruption. This incident prompted my attempt to use Netinstall for a clean reinstallation.
Request for Assistance
Given the above steps and details, I am seeking your assistance to resolve this issue. Could you please provide any insights or additional steps that I might be missing? Any guidance on how to ensure the .npk files appear in Netinstall and complete the RouterOS reinstallation process would be greatly appreciated.
Can you send a photo of your device? As I said. R11e-LTE is only a interface card, not the router itself. Various models uses the same card, I can’t know what router are you using.
Which architecture are you chosen when downloaded NPK file?
