Problem connecting to RB953GS

Hardware MikroTik hardware general
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Hi

I am trying to “resurrect” a relatively (I’d say a 3-4 years) old RouterBoard RB953GS.

For some reason I can’t seem to be able to connect - after boot it comes up like this in Winbox

but can’t seem to actually connect. After a few minutes it altogether disappears.

I tried a reset (not exactly sure about the procedure but I think I have to short the small hole near the USB ?) to no avail.

Any suggestion most welcome !

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There’s some info about resetting in quick guide in the download section of product page.

ROS version on the device is pretty old and I guess that winbox 3.21 is simply too new for it. I’d try to upgrade ROS to some recent version using netinstall. And connection to console using RS-232 port my be your friend as well …

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Thanks

I might be a bit thick but I don’t seem to find the note you are mentioning…

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It’s in Quick Guide, section Buttons.

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i think that the winbox version is to new. Try an older one

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Thanks - it was indeed an issue with the Winbox version. 3.18 allowed me in - updated - all ok !