RB 1000 Upgrade path from 3.23

Hardware MikroTik hardware general
1

Yeah it is older, but working without a problem!

But looking at upgrading from OS 3.23.routerOS to 4.17

Router output (things hidden to protect the guilty):

[admin@Router] /system> license print
    software-id: "***-PTT"
  upgradable-to: v4.x
         nlevel: 6
       features:
[admin@Router] /system> routerboard print
       routerboard: yes
             model: "1000"
     serial-number: "*****"
  current-firmware: "2.18"
  upgrade-firmware: "2.18"

Do I also need to upgrade the firmware BEFORE upgrading the routerOS?

2

Upgrade to 3.30, log in and update the license via “/system license”, then upgrade t0 4.17, upgrade the firmware.

3

OK, so where do I get 3.30 to start to upgrade?

4

you don’t need v3.30

email support and they will update the license for you, and you will be able to directly upgrade to v5.2

5

Really off of the deatils I have posted?

I am used to upgrading in stages…Only because this is production RB1000.

6

there is no difference between upgrading in stages, or not. actually, upgrading in stages adds more risk in case there is some problem in the inbetween versions.

7

Awesome to hear, as I have 5.2 at home and it is powerfull stuff!