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Step-by-step guides for MikroTik, UniFi, and the rest of the rack.
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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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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.
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MikroTik DNS over HTTPS Setup Guide
Configure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on MikroTik RouterOS v7 with Cloudflare to encrypt DNS queries and block ISP-level monitoring.
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Can't Access 192.168.88.1 on MikroTik?
If 192.168.88.1 isn't loading on your MikroTik router, this guide shows the most reliable fixes — from subnet mismatches to Winbox recovery.
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MikroTik Bridge Configuration Guide
How to configure MikroTik bridges in RouterOS — port unification, STP loop prevention, hardware offloading, and common pitfalls explained.
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Block Traffic by Country on MikroTik
Block traffic to or from specific countries on MikroTik routers using IPDeny address lists and a single firewall drop rule.
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MikroTik WireGuard Client VPN Setup
Configure a MikroTik router as a WireGuard client with policy-based routing and a kill switch in five short steps on RouterOS v7.
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Configure WiFi 6 on MikroTik AX Routers
Enable WiFi 6 (802.11ax) on MikroTik AX routers with RouterOS 7.13+ — step-by-step setup in Winbox covering band, channel, security, and tuning.
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MikroTik Netinstall RouterOS Recovery
Reinstall MikroTik RouterOS using Netinstall to fix corrupted firmware, recover failed updates, or downgrade — step by step.