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Step-by-step guides for MikroTik, UniFi, and the rest of the rack.
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MikroTik CAPsMAN Central WiFi Setup
Set up MikroTik CAPsMAN on RouterOS 7 to centrally manage many WiFi access points: provisioning rules, config profiles, and multi-site control.
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MikroTik CAPsMAN Central WiFi Setup
Set up MikroTik CAPsMAN on RouterOS 7 to centrally manage many WiFi access points: provisioning rules, config profiles, and multi-site control.
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MikroTik Bandwidth Management: Queues
How to manage bandwidth on MikroTik: simple queues, queue tree with mangle marks, PCQ fair sharing, burst and priority, and fleet-wide rate limits.
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MikroTik HotSpot Vouchers with User Manager
How to set up a MikroTik HotSpot with User Manager vouchers: captive portal, RADIUS, plans and limitations, batch voucher printing, and multi-site control.
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MikroTik PPPoE Server Setup for ISPs
How to set up a MikroTik PPPoE server for an ISP: IP pools, PPP profiles, secrets, rate limits, and managing subscriber fleets remotely behind CGNAT.
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Can't Access 10.5.50.1 on MikroTik?
If 10.5.50.1 won't load on your MikroTik HotSpot, this guide covers the reliable fixes — captive portal, subnet, and user management.
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RouterOS Containers: Run Docker on MikroTik
Run Docker-style containers on MikroTik RouterOS v7: enable container mode, set up veth networking and storage, then deploy and manage at scale.
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MikroTik Dual-WAN Failover for ISPs
How to build reliable MikroTik dual-WAN failover for an ISP fleet: recursive routing, Netwatch, per-WAN NAT, switchover timing, and remote verification.
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MikroTik RouterOS Update & Patch Guide
How to update and patch MikroTik RouterOS across an ISP fleet: release channels, staged rollout, backups, rollback, and the 2026 CVEs.
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MikroTik CHR on VMware Workstation
Install MikroTik RouterOS CHR on VMware Workstation using the VMDX image — network planning, VM setup, and Winbox first access.
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Block Ads on MikroTik with AdList
Block ads at the DNS layer on MikroTik routers with the native AdList feature in RouterOS v7.15+ — no Pi-hole or extra hardware needed.
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MikroTik NAT Setup for Internet Access
Configure Network Address Translation on a MikroTik router with masquerade or src-nat, using Winbox or the CLI, in five short steps.
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Required Ports for UniFi
Full reference of UDP and TCP ports used by UniFi Network, Protect, Connect, Access, and Remote Management — plus how to change defaults.