MikroTik Training – Beginners Level

Complete Table of Contents**

1. Introduction to MikroTik

1.1 What is MikroTik?
1.2 Overview of RouterOS and RouterBOARD
1.3 Understanding MikroTik Product Line
1.4 Basic Networking Concepts (IP, Subnet, Gateway, DNS)

2. Getting Started with RouterOS

2.1 Accessing MikroTik for the First Time

• Winbox

• WebFig

• SSH / Telnet

• MAC-Telnet / MAC-Winbox

2.2 RouterOS User Interface Overview
2.3 System Identity and Basic Settings
2.4 Upgrading RouterOS & Firmware
2.5 Backing Up and Restoring Configuration

3. Basic Network Configuration

3.1 Setting IP Addresses
3.2 Setting Default Gateway
3.3 DNS Configuration
3.4 Basic Interface Configuration (Ethernet, VLAN intro)
3.5 DHCP Server: Setup and Management
3.6 DHCP Client Configuration
3.7 Bridge Interface Basics (Switching Concepts)

4. Introduction to NAT & Firewall (Beginner Level)

4.1 What is NAT?
4.2 Setting Up Source NAT (Masquerade)
4.3 Basic Firewall Concepts
4.4 Firewall Filter Rules (Allow/Deny Basics)
4.5 Basic Security Best Practices for Beginners

5. MikroTik Wireless Basics (If Using WiFi Routers)

5.1 Wireless Modes (AP Bridge / Station)
5.2 Basic Wireless Security (WPA2, Passwords)
5.3 Configuring a Simple Wireless Network

6. User Management & Access Control

6.1 Creating and Managing Users
6.2 User Groups and Permissions
6.3 Securing Winbox, HTTP, SSH Access
6.4 Password Policies and Best Practices

7. Monitoring & Diagnostics

7.1 Ping, Traceroute, Torch
7.2 Interface Traffic Monitoring
7.3 Simple Queue (Intro to Bandwidth Control)
7.4 Log Management
7.5 Checking System Resources
7.6 Neighbors & CDP/LLDP basics

8. System Management & Maintenance

8.1 Router Reboot & Reset Methods
8.2 Safe Mode Usage
8.3 Export/Import Configuration
8.4 Clock, Time Zone, and NTP Setup
8.5 Managing Packages (Enable/Disable)

9. Basic Services Overview

9.1 Introduction to MikroTik Services
9.2 Enabling/Disabling Unnecessary Services
9.3 Service Ports and Their Security Considerations

10. Basic Network Scenarios (Hands-On)

10.1 MikroTik as a Home Router
10.2 MikroTik as a Basic Office Gateway
10.3 MikroTik as Wireless Access Point
10.4 Basic LAN Segmentation with Bridge

11. Best Practices for Beginners

11.1 Security Guidelines for New Installations
11.2 Backup & Recovery Routine
11.3 Understanding Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them