idk what I am missing here.
new install, all firewall rules disabled, all interface lists deleted.
any and all new bridges added will not allow connection via mac…
what am i missing here?
wlan1 is the new bridge
https://i.imgur.com/F11dHuR.png
You need to create an interface list called something like “WinboxAccess” and add the bridge and whatever other ports you want to access Winbox with. Then go to Tools → MAC server → MAC Winbox server, and make sure the interface list you created is selected as the Allowed Interface List
Your current settings are probably set to allow LAN and so Winbox is expecting that interface only. But since you deleted the interface lists, and the new bridge isn’t part of it, you’re dead in the water.
Would be good to add a port that isn’t on the bridge to your acces list as well. That way you can access the router by MAC address if something really goes off the rails. If you want to get fancier, you can give the port an IP address, then statically set your laptop to have an IP in that subnet and you should gain access that way as well.
Thank you for this, had to reset the interface listing, since it was deleted in the tools mac server section. Really appreciate it.
Just be careful when you set up the firewall that you allow access via input chain or you’ll be hurting again.