Before an upgrade: Remember to make backup/export files before an upgrade and save them on another storage device; Make sure the device will not lose power during upgrade process; Device has enough free storage space for all RouterOS packages to be downloaded. What's new in 7.22beta6 (2026-Jan-28…

Yeah but it is completely accepted because even things like a Raspberry Pi or a cheap phone have at least 4GB of storage…

[image] mkx: And this is the main reason why slapping everything to main router is a bad idea ... even if it's technically possible. 100% agree. Not my call and many won’t agree, but applications does not belong on a router. Even SMB and a DNS Server serving requests, is stretching it.

That's why I really look forward to sd card slots. Naturally, eMMC would be my preference. As far as I know, basically all of the SoCs that MT uses have hardware for this. I agree that random services don't really belong on a router, but running them in a container is very tempting. I'm really hard…

[image] lurker888: I agree that random services don't really belong on a router Isn't this just an antiquated way of thinking. I mean I look forward to the day that Suppliers take the problem seriously and build an all-in-one device to be able to do that properly for a "home" consumer. I've …

[image] ToTheFull: I mean I look forward to the day that Suppliers take the problem seriously and build an all-in-one device to be able to do that properly for a "home" consumer. It's a war betwwen KISS vs GMAEIDNNIBIJWI (Give Me All Even I Do Not Need It But I Just Want It) :slight_smile:

If it has never been done, you should do what is described in the link, because the upgrade/update does not do it: [image] Fix for BUGS, ERRORS on default RouterOS firewall rules and firewall changes from 6.43 to 7.22beta3 General Fix for BUGS, ERRORS on defau…

[image] rextended: because the upgrade/update does not do it Also recommended is this article from @tangent to reduce the clutters from configuration exports introduced by new default values. MikroTik Solutions: Configuration Flotsam

Once upon a time computers ran an Operating System. The operating system could run programs. Every user could choose which programs to install and run. This new approach where everything is monolythic and included into the Operating System is what makes the Operating System grow in size and have …

[image] jaclaz: tens of features they will never use Hands up who typically uses more than bold, italic and let's say - asking for advanced users - underline to write memos or other simple notes? Most SOHO users do not even try to switch-on computer without Office package installed even if t…

What's new in 7.22beta5 (2026-Jan-21 11:17): app - added support for custom apps; app - allow configuring bridge port pvid for app; app - calibre-web app auto add db if none exists; app - fixed fossil app login typo; app - show app URL only when it is running; app - show DNS URL for app only if it…

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If it has never been done, you should do what is described in the link, because the upgrade/update does not do it:

MikroTik staff:

Could you consider doing this automatically?