I want to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”.
I’ve tried several instructions I’ve found on the net, but at the end I had to reset the Mikrotik router several times so far (by holding down the reset button while powering it on).
I have one existing router xy brand with IP 192.168.1.1, which is also a gateway. It is also a DHCP on my 192.168.1.1/24 network.
I just want this MT router to have an IP 192.168.1.2 and to be a “switch” (bridge?) to other wired and wireless devices connected to it – so that they can talk to any device on my 192.168.1.1/24 network.
How to do that and not to reset it?
Thanks.
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
depending on your model it can be a 4port or 5port switch
Here's a sample config:
Here's a sample config:
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/interface bridge
add name="My bridge"
/interface ethernet
set [ find default-name=ether1 ] name=ether1-To-modem
set [ find default-name=ether3 ] master-port=ether2
set [ find default-name=ether4 ] master-port=ether2
set [ find default-name=ether5 ] master-port=ether2
/interface bridge port
add bridge="My bridge" interface=ether1-To-modem
add bridge="My bridge" interface=ether2
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
It is hAP ac².
Your code just puts all interfaces to the bridge.
What about IP?
Your code just puts all interfaces to the bridge.
What about IP?
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
Its a switch now , it doesnt need ip.
switching is layer 2 (mac)
switching is layer 2 (mac)
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
What about DHCP?Its a switch now , it doesnt need ip.
switching is layer 2 (mac)
If I want to update it, it says ERROR: could not resolve dns name.
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
I have a HAP ac2 and used the procedure described in the below post to configure it as an AP.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=143446
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=143446
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
add dhcp client to bridgeIt is hAP ac².
Your code just puts all interfaces to the bridge.
What about IP?
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
Cook-book recipe by @fbuster is good for ROS version<6.41. For newer version, the recipe would be:
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/interface bridge
add name=bridge
/interface bridge port
add bridge=bridge interface=ether1
add bridge=bridge interface=ether2
add bridge=bridge interface=ether3
add bridge=bridge interface=ether4
add bridge=bridge interface=ether5
# optionally: add bridge=bridge interface=wlan1
# etc.
#
# For static IP address:
/ip address
add address=192.168.1.2/24 interface=bridge network=192.168.1.0
# for internet access - ROS updates etc.
/ip route
add gateway=192.168.1.1
/ip dns
set servers=192.168.1.1 # or some other DNS server
#
# To run DHCP client, set thus instead:
/ip dhcp-client
add interface=bridge
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Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
Note that this is done automatically if you reset the device to CAPs mode - even if you don't have wireless interfaces or a CAPsMAN controller.
Keep holding the reset button for 5 more seconds, LED turns solid, release now to turn on CAPs mode (total 10 seconds).
Keep holding the reset button for 5 more seconds, LED turns solid, release now to turn on CAPs mode (total 10 seconds).
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
It works on hex s, on all ports, but doesn't work on sfp1 port
Re: How to use Mikrotik router as a “switch”?
i try it and worked perfectly