The RB2011UiAS-2HnD-IN was already installed never used the mikrotik os before, I read the documentation that said to use Winbox to connect using the mac address. i was able to connect and seenthe software was out dated and that the time and date was off, so i corrected the time and date and was going to update the software but the i realized that it was getting error could not resolve dns name. I attempted to give it a dynamic dns and a static dns, which resulted in no internet message, so i was going to update the software maually not sure what would have to be done or if the software could be updated since it was discontinued. Determined that it could be updated and id have to update it to new versions to update to the latest version, basically it needs to act like a switch and be able to use the wifi, the last person that may have installed it was on this kick about using routers in bridge mode, which im not sure why you want to use it in bridge mode its not the gateway for the network and its after the main router and switch.eventually i may need to pass a vlan over it. I attempted to export the config file but it wouldnt appear in the files area.
So I was told to use the command
do /export file=config
but apparently it changed from 6.32.3 to later because I used
export file=config
and it appered in files.
# jun/12/2024 19:51:01 by RouterOS 6.37.3
#
/interface bridge
add name=bridge1
/interface wireless
set [ find default-name=wlan1 ] disabled=no mode=ap-bridge
/interface bridge port
add bridge=bridge1 interface=ether1
add bridge=bridge1 interface=ether3
add bridge=bridge1 interface=ether4
/system routerboard settings
set protected-routerboot=disabled
If this config is the whole lot of it … then this device is set up as a dumb switch, passing traffic between ether1, ether3 and ether4 (not ether2). And nothing more, e.g. wifi doesn’t seem to be configured.
I don’t think ROS version matters much in this setup.
Can it do both be a dumb switch and have the wifi work at the same time as well?
Sure thing.
Configure wifi properties (SSID, password, etc.). Then add wifi1 interface as bridge port. Done.
But in this case I’d suggest you to upgrade ROS to latest v6 (long-term channel is at 6.49.13 ATM). The simplest way of doing it would be to add IP setup to device and use System->Packages->Upgrade (after ROS is upgraded, don’t forget to upgrade Routerboot as well: System->Routerboot->Upgrade). And the easiest way of adding IP setup is to configure DHCP client on bridge interface. If you’re weary to have your switch/AP suddenly visible on your LAN, then you can disable DHCP client after upgrade is done.
You can use this (default configuration) as a base for the wlan1 settings:
http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/rb2011uias-2hnd-in-but-no-wireless-access-point/104732/1
Then you need to set something like:
/interface wireless security-profiles
set [ find default=yes ] authentication-types=wpa2-psk mode=dynamic-keys supplicant-identity=MikroTik wpa2-pre-shared-key=***
And add the wlan1 to the bridge.
But do you have a DHCP server in your network?
well right now its currently the main router, I’m hoping to setup a mutiwan router with a vlan that would pass through the current network to all devices!
As I already wrote: according to config you posted, this device is a switch, not a router. The other possibility is that you didn’t post full config, in which case it’s not possible to give you any sound advice.
no its the config that was exported that’s what i downloaded, but how do i reimport the config when its been edited?
Maybe a good idea would be to reset the router to default configuration, it represents a good base to work on (as opposed of the almost non-existing one you have now).
First thing, try running:
/system default-configuration print
to make sure the script for the default configuration exists.
Then, after making - better be safe than sorry - a backup of your current configuration, you can run:
/system reset-configuration
Check:
https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Configuration_Management#Configuration_Reset
I’d suggest to first upgrade to latest long-term and only later reset to defaults. As far as I remember there were some updates to default config since the ancient version your device is running.
That would be even better, but I don’t think that right now the device has internet connectivity (to the Mikrotik site) so the “right” version needs to be manually downloaded and uploaded to the RB2011.
Should be the MIPSBE version.
Which 6.x version would be advised?
6.49.13 Long term?
Or 6.49.15 Stable?
So find the firmware 6.49.13 upload to files and do i just click on it and let it install or waht process do i go through?
Basically you:
- get the files from Mikrotik site
- upload the files to the router
- reboot the router
The system should find the newly added files and install them.
Check:
https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Upgrading_RouterOS
Wait for a confirmation by some more expert member on the actual files to download and - later - which of the files in extra are actually needed/advised, see also:
https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:System/Packages
(there is no need to install packages you won’t ever use, maybe you only need the “main” package “routeros-mipsbe-6.49.13.npk” and - you will need to extract it from the .zip file - the “system-6.49.13-mipsbe.npk” but cannot say if those are the files you actually want/need)
I suggested the way to get device upgraded in post #5 above. It’s the most “fool proof” path, one can’t miss with wrong packages/architecture/etc selection.
i added the wlan to the bridge to see it in the config and forgot to remove it and i added the 6.49.13 file and rebooted, but now i cannot even connect with winbox using the mac address.
Hmm … I’m affraid you’ll have to use reset button method to try to get your device under control again.
I don’t remember if wireless package was part of system bundle or not. After you gain access again, check list of packages installed (System → Packages) and if you don’t see wireless, you’ll have to download “extras” archive, extract wireless and upload it to your device (followed by reboot). And perform factory reset again to get default wireless setup installed.
Only to make sure.
The device Is detected by Winbox (It Is listed with a MAC) but when you try connecting to It the connection Is refused?
Does this happen with the ethernet cable connected to any port?
Particularly, have you tried on ports different from ether1?
yes the cable was connected to port 4 that im using and then i connected it to port 2, then tried port 6. the wifi has internet but it wont connect with the mac adress using winbox, or by setting up a static ip on the lan connection also setting up the wifi with a static ip and trying to go to the 192.168.88.1 address doesnt work.
So i reset the config, i was able to login with the 192.168.88.1 and still not with winbox using the mac on the bottom side of the router, when i logged in i realized that it wasnt connecting because the mac address was not the same but one number off! so the software upgraded sucessfully was able to autoupdate to 6.49.15, and then to 7.12.1 then to 7.15.1!