Thanks guys, I'll mess around with those in my free time. In terms of effort though, static IP's is the easiest. Yes, there is a bit of admin giving new users static IP's but it's not a big site. I'll have to do some homework before trying those solutions. Edit: three words that solved *all* my prob...

In case someone else has this issue, I resolved to just put all clients, fixed and wireless, at Site 2 on static IP's. Sorted. Roaming between Site 1 and 2 isn't an issue any more it seems. Edit: I noted periods where the network would hang for minutes at a time. So while static IP's worked, I still...

Anyone?

I maintain 2 sites and recently Site 2 requested wireless network in addition to the fixed network. This seemed easy enough but I consistently got 169.xxx.xxx.xxx meaning that DHCP could not assign an address from the range. To further clarify the issue: Network topology: Site 1: LTE CPE - provides ...

Just to update on this topic. It was by chance that I discovered the root cause because I was not really bothered to return the routerboard due to the downtime that would result. A few weeks later, some of my other ports on my router starting going yellow. Only 1 port would work on green but even if...

You mean winbox into the RB411 direct from my PC, bypassing the ADSL router? Yeah, I guess I can do that. I was just wondering how something like this all of a sudden happens. I came to the conclusion that the RB411 is most probably faulty, what else could it be?

Not too long along we had some bad weather and my whole network took a knock. ADSL router got fried and the CPE on my side of the wireless bridge also died. So I replaced both with the CPE getting a shiny new RB411. Now like 5 months on, all is running well. Last week I noticed that Port 1 on my rou...

cpu usage doesn't mean anything unless it stays on 100% and you can feel some slowdown Just a quick update after my network has been running stable for the past few weeks. CPU usage jumps anywhere between 0-25% and there is no problem as Normis said. Thus my RB411's have no issues and I was just be...

Sup guys, thanks for the replies. My NTP has gone dead and I cannot trace my steps. I also deleted all my config backups under System > Files in favour of keeping only the latest backup. When it was working, my ADSL router had DHCP server turned on and my whole network was getting IP's from the pool...

To update for any South African users: Time Servers in ZA can be found here but note you can only link to a "Stratum-2 Server". I found ntp.is.za to have public access and my RouterBoard is being updated every 64s. [admin@MikroTik] /system ntp client> print enabled: yes mode: broadcast pri...

Upgrade success! :lol: Make sure to check the MD5 checksum first of course. Then dragged and dropped the .npk file into the Files window in WinBox as you said. Only problem is that my random disconnects halted transfer progress at 4.5MB! :? Luckily when the RouterBoard booted, I guess it could not r...

Normis, please can you move all off-topic posts to this thread.

version of winbox is definitely not 3.6 :) you probably also see the RouterOS version there. best way to look - in the package list (system -> packages). Okay, I see the WinBox Loader is v2.2.13. Erm, so how come I have a v3.6 ROS? :? I thought the latest was v3.11? MMM MMM KKK TTTTTTTTTTT KKK MMMM...

Thanks for the input Kijomabb.

This has been a VERY informative thread. On buying my MikroTik CPE's, my supplier populated the MPCI slots with Compex CX-WLM54AG. I was biased towards the MikroTik brand and asked for an upgrade to R52H. At the same time, I came across this thread and instead asked for the Compex CX-WLM54AG23... no...

With u.fl we have heaps of problems. Our manufacturers have taken to using hot glue to hold the pigtails in place Why exactly is this done? Is this because "tower climbers" must work on the enclosures in the air and they damage the u.FL connector when opening it? And how come do pigtails ...

Ah, okay. Will just upgrade then and experiment with configurations from there, e.g. Bridge <--> Station as compared to what is currently set.

It was my pleasure to help. ROFL !!

Reminds me of a thread I created once and ended up helping myself! Glad you're back on track! Hope my upgrade to ROS 3.11 is less problematic!

My supplier set my CPE's (RB411, R52 MPCI) to run in Bridge-WDS <---> Bridge with Nstreme enabled. In another thread I was advised to upgrade to RouterOS 3.11 which means I will probably lose my current configuration. So...what would be the best configuration given 2x Level 3 licenses and a p2p link...

Great, will see if some of our local online shops stock USB-Serial converters. Better to get one now rather than later.

I don't have my PoE injector connected to a UPS and we tend to have frequent power failures. Already while testing my new setup, I have noted that after setting the time and shutting down the CPE to unplug the PoE, the time set in WinBox is lost. Thus the next time I open up the Log I see Jan/1970 t...

You're a legend bro - thank you!

Big trouble would be correct - both my gaming PC and Satellite Pro notebook don't have serial ports!

FANTASTIC! :shock: :lol: So this means I can now seal my CPE's with silicone sealant (hey, just in case of really bad rain) and never worry about taking it down. Thanks again for the friendly welcome and quick replies. :) I have created a project log on my home forum in South Africa while spreading ...

I've started a new thread as all my new questions are off-topic in my old thread. So here I've been under the impression that RouterOS can only be installed via the serial port on the RouterBoard. After Normis gave me a heads up, and after seeing this wiki, I'm very pleased one can do a simple "...

Hang on.. are you saying I don't need to install RouterOS and the Bootloader via the serial port?

Drag and drop? I don't think I've read that before - thanks, I'll go and research and post again if I get stuck.

Thanks for the welcome Normis. 8) I'm probably just being paranoid but I wanted to make sure about RouterOS upgrades etc. before sealing off the CPE i.e. mounted on masts at both ends and the trouble of taking them down to get access to the serial ports. (Is this the only way to upgrade? Does one ha...

Greetings from South Africa! I have been trolling the forums for a week now and decided it was time to post! I have seen other posts on CPU usage and more often then not, there seems to be a problem with faulty hardware. :? I have been dabbling with MikroTik 411's and RouterOS 3.6 for little more th...