Keith Davis

Keith Davis

Configuring a MikroTik Router as a Syslog Server Using The Dude

Build a secure centralized syslog system using MikroTik RouterOS 7.20.2 and WireGuard in EVE-NG. Learn how to encrypt router logs, centralize monitoring with The Dude, and ensure secure inter-site communication across multiple routers in a realistic lab environment.

We are accepting applications for our Advisory Committee

We are currently accepting applications for mikrotikusers.com Advisory Committee.

MTCRE Lab 1.2: Route Selection & Longest-Prefix Match

Learn how MikroTik RouterOS selects routes using the longest-prefix rule. Configure overlapping static routes (/24, /25, /26), test routing behavior, and verify active routes with /ip route print detail and traceroute for precise path selection and troubleshooting.

MTCRE Lab 1.1: Static Routing

In this lab, we built a 3-router EVE-NG topology with MikroTik CHR, configured /30 and /24 networks, and added static routes for full end-to-end connectivity. This setup forms the foundation for all advanced routing, ECMP, and policy-based routing exercises in the MTCRE course.

How to Limit VLAN Traffic Speed on a MikroTik router

This guide explains how to control or limit VLAN bandwidth on a MikroTik router using different methods.

Quick Tip: Using PuTTY to Handle telnet:// URL Links in Linux

Enable PuTTY to handle telnet:// links on Ubuntu by creating a wrapper script and .desktop file. This setup lets PuTTY automatically open Telnet URLs from browsers or apps, correctly parsing hostnames and ports for seamless desktop integration.

Foundations of the MTCRE (MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer) - Module 0

Module 0 lays the foundation for the MTCRE course. You’ll set up EVE-NG, install MikroTik CHR, and build a base topology. This module ensures you can access routers via Winbox/SSH and are ready to dive into advanced routing, OSPF, VLANs, tunnels, and redundancy in later modules.

Foundations of the MTCRE (MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer)

The MTCRE (MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer) builds on the MTCNA, focusing on advanced routing concepts. It covers static and dynamic routing, OSPF, tunnels, VLANs, and redundancy techniques. This certification equips engineers to design and manage scalable, resilient routed networks.

Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Ubuntu 24.04 in EVE-NG

Learn how to install Ubuntu 24.04 inside Eve-NG by preparing the environment, creating directories, converting ISO to QCOW2, uploading files, fixing permissions, and finalizing the setup. Easily add Ubuntu nodes to your lab for Linux-based testing, automation, or security training.

Newletter #128 | September 2025

The September edition of the MikroTik newsletter has been released.