I urgently need assistance in setting up my Mikrotik Router to work in router mode & as a DHCP Server, and Starlink Router to work in bypass mode.
I am new to the Mikrotik World. I have been running a home virtualization lab LAN on 10.1.1.0/24 network with an 4 port hub and local ISP. But owing to capacity issues, I have bought a 12-port Mikrotik RouterBoard 1100AHx4 and Starlink Rectangle Dish with Gen2 Starlink Router and Starlink Ethernet Adapter.
The Issues are: 1) the Starlink Router comes with DHCP enabled out of the box and dishes out IP addresses from 192.168.1.0/24 network. 2) The Starlink Router does not give one any flexibility to change the network or the DHCP scope.
With more than 30 LAN devices (both virtual and physical) I am not prepared to migrate my 10.1.1.0/24 network to the 192.168.1.0/network, hence this request for technical assistance.
Precisely, I need some guidance on accomplishing the following:
Making the Mikrotik RB 1100AHx4 function as Router and DHCP Server on the 10.1.1.0/24 LAN
Making the Starlink Gen2 Router function as mere bridge.
Allowing all users/devices on the 10.1.1.0/24 LAN access to the Internet
Allowing admins access to the Starlink Dish on 192.168.100.0/24 LAN
Allowing admins access to the Starlink Router on 192.168.1.0/24 LAN
Thank you very much for your anticipated attention and assistance.
Assuming you have the ethernet adapter for the starlink.
On the starlink side, use the Starlink app to switch to “Bypass Mode” (under settings) – this will at least get you a CGNAT address for a router and included starlink router essentially becomes a power supply.
On the RB1100AHx4, assuming it’s the default/no config… Plug cable from starlink ethernet adapter into ether1. And connect a laptop/desktop to ether2.
Then use Mikrotik winbox tool from Windows(/wine) to connect to the router. It should show up in discovery at bottom of winbox. Click on the MAC address and use that to connect with default “admin” account. Go to “QuickSet”, then pick “Router” as top option. Use your existing 10.1.1.1 address as the “Local” one and check all the box (bridge all port, NAT, DHCP server):
You may want to check the firewall (e.g. IP > Firewall > Filter) since QuickSet may not add one. If not check the help.mikrotik.com and use “basic” one from there.
