Overview and testing of the mAP lite access point. Easy setup of MikroTik Wi-Fi point for reception Connecting a Wi-Fi point to a computer

This is an instruction on how to step by step configure the MikroTik router from scratch without using the factory configuration.

Connecting a MikroTik router

To configure the MikroTik Wi-Fi router, we need:

• Internet provider cable (Triolan, MaxNet, Will, Airbites, Vega or any others);
• computer or laptop with Wi-Fi;
• MikroTik router. It will distribute the Internet via cable, as well as via Wi-Fi to a laptop, smartphone, TV with Wi-Fi or tablet.

• we connect the cable of the Internet provider to the first port of the router;
• we connect the computer to the MikroTik router with a network cable to any LAN port from 2 to 5;
• laptop and others wireless devices connect via Wi-Fi;
• we plug the power supply into the “Power” connector of the MikroTik router.

Setting up a computer network card

So that on the computer you can go to the settings of the Mikrotik router, let's configure the network card to receive automatic settings.

Open "Start" → "Control Panel" → "Network and Sharing Center".

Let's go to "Change adapter settings".

Right click on "Connect via local network and select "Properties"

Click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and the "Properties" button.

Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and click the "OK" button.

If the network card does not automatically obtain an IP address from the 192.168.88.x subnet, try specifying it manually (for example: 192.168.88.21) or .

Entering the settings of the MikroTik router

You can configure the MikroTik router in different ways:

• By using special program winbox for Windows OS. Download on the official website.
• Using a browser by going to 192.168.88.1 . The proxy server must not be specified in the browser settings!
• Configuration via Telnet.

We will configure the Mikrotik router using the Winbox program.

We connect to the MikroTik router:

1. Launch the Winbox program and go to the tab Neighbors;
2. Your router will appear in the list. Left click on its MAC address;
3. Click the button Connect.
   Login default admin, the password is empty.

Reset router settings

Reset all settings of the MikroTik router.

When you log in for the first time, you will see a window like in the picture below. Click the button Remove Configuration

If you do not see this window, reset the settings through the menu:

1. Select menu on the left System - Reset Configuration;
2. Check the box No Default Configuration;
3. Click the button Reset Configuration.
4. Click the button Yes and wait for the device to reboot.

Description of network interfaces

The MikroTik network interfaces configuration will look like this: the first port ether1 will be connected to the provider (WAN port), other ports ether2-5 will work in switch mode to connect computers on the local network.

In order not to confuse network interfaces, we will describe them using comments.

We enter the MikroTik settings using the Winbox program.

We write the comment "WAN" for the first ether1 port:

1. Opening the menu Interfaces;
2. Choosing the first interface ether1;
3. Pressing the yellow button Comment;
4. WAN";
5. We press the button OK.

We write the comment "LAN" for the second ether2 port:

1. Choosing an interface ether2;
2. Pressing the yellow button Comment;
3. In the window that appears, enter the comment " LAN";
4. We press the button OK.

Now the list of interfaces clearly shows their purpose.

Configuring the MikroTik WAN interface

Changing the MAC address of the WAN port

If your ISP blocks access to the network for MAC address, then you must first change the MAC address of the WAN port of the MikroTik router. Otherwise, skip this paragraph.

To change the MAC address of the MikroTik port, open the menu in the Winbox program New Terminal and enter the command:

/interface ethernet set ether1 mac-address=00:01:02:03:04:05

Where ether1- WAN interface name, 00:01:02:03:04:05 - allowed MAC address.

To return the native MAC address of the port, you need to run the command:

/interface ethernet reset-mac ether1

Where ether1- interface name.

Configuring Dynamic IP

If your ISP gives you network settings automatically, then you need to configure the WAN port of the MikroTik router to receive settings via DHCP:

1. Opening the menu IP;
2. Choose DHCP Client;
3. In a new window in the list Interface: select WAN interface ether1;
4. We press the button OK to save the settings.

Now we have received the IP address from the provider, which is displayed in the column IP address.

1. Opening the menu New Terminal;
2. In the terminal we write the command ping 8.8.8.8 Enter on keyboard.

Static IP setup

If you are using static network settings, you need to configure the WAN port of the MikroTik router manually.

Set up a static IP address and WAN subnet mask of the MikroTik port:

1. Opening the menu IP;
2. Choose Addresses;
3. In the window that appears, click the Add button (plus sign);
4. In a new window in the field address: write static IP address / subnet mask;
5. Listed interface: select WAN interface ether1;
6. OK.

Set up the MikroTik internet gateway address:

1. Opening the menu IP;
2. Choose Routes;
3. In the window that appears, click the Add button (plus sign);
4. In a new window in the field Gateway: prescribe Gateway IP address;
5. We press the button OK to save the settings.

Add MikroTik DNS server addresses:

1. Opening the menu IP;
2. Choose DNS;
3. In the window that appears, press the button Settings;
4. In a new window in the field Servers: prescribe the IP address of the preferred DNS servers;
5. Press the "down" button (black triangle) to add another input field;
6. In the new field, enter the IP address of the alternative DNS server;
7. Put a tick Allow Remote Requests;
8. We press the button OK to save the settings.

Let's check that there is access to the Internet:

1. Opening the menu New Terminal;
2. In the terminal we write the command ping 8.8.8.8(ping the google site) and click Enter on keyboard.

As you can see, there are 60ms pings, which means the Internet is connected and working. You can stop the execution of the command with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C.

On computers connected to the MikroTik router, the Internet will not work until you configure the local network, Firewall and NAT.

PPPoE setup

If you are using an ADSL modem to which a MikroTik router is connected via a network cable, you must first configure the ADSL modem in Bridge mode.

Set up a client PPPoE connection on the MikroTik router:

1. Select menu on the left PPP;
2. Press the Add button (plus sign);
3. Choose PPPoE Client.

We configure the parameters of the PPPoE connection of MikroTik:

After creating a PPPoE connection, a letter should appear in front of it R, which indicates that the connection has been established.

Check that there is an Internet connection:

1. Opening the menu New Terminal;
2. In the terminal we write the command ping 8.8.8.8(ping the google site) and click Enter on keyboard.

As you can see, there are 60ms pings, which means the Internet is connected and working. You can stop the execution of the command with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C.

On computers connected to the MikroTik router, the Internet will not work until you configure the local network, Firewall and NAT.

Combining Wi-Fi and wired interfaces into a local network

In order for computers connected to the router via cable and via Wi-Fi to “see” each other, it is necessary to combine wireless and wired interfaces MicroTik. If you have a router without Wi-Fi, then combine only wired interfaces.

Create an association bridge-local(bridge);

1. Opening the menu Bridge;
2. We press the button Add(plus sign);
3. In field Name write the union name bridge-local;
4. We press the button OK.

Add wired ethetnet ports 2-5 to the association:

1. Go to tab Ports;
2. We press the button Add(plus sign);
3. Listed Interface select ethernet port ether2;
4. Listed Bridge choose a union name bridge-local;
5. We press the button OK;
6. Add ports in the same way ether3, ether4, ether5.

We add a Wi-Fi interface to the association.

1. Go to tab Ports;
2. We press the button Add(plus sign);
3. Listed Interface choose wireless interfacewlan1;
4. Listed Bridge choose a union name bridge-local;
5. We press the button OK.

Assigning an IP address to the local network

Set the IP address of the MikroTik local network:

1. Opening the menu IP;
2. Choose Addresses;
3. We press the button Add(plus sign);
4. In field address enter the address and mask of the local network, for example 192.168.88.1/24;
5. Listed Interface choose bridge-local;
6. We press the button OK.

Setting up a DHCP server

In order for computers connected to the router to receive network settings automatically, configure the MikroTik DHCP server:

Now we disconnect the network cable of the computer from the router and connect it again.

Setting up a MikroTik Wi-Fi hotspot

First you need to enable the Wi-Fi module:

1. Opening the menu Wireless;
2. Choosing a Wi-Fi interface wlan1;
3. We press the button enable(blue tick).

Create a password to connect to the MikroTik access point:

1. Opening a tab Security Profiles;
2. Press the Add button (plus sign);
3. In a new window in the field Name: specify the name of the security profile;
4. For better security, we leave only registration by protocol WPA2PSK;
5. In field WPA2 Pre-Shared Key enter the password to access the Wi-Fi point;
6. To save the settings, press the button OK.

Setting the parameters WiFi hotspots MicroTik:

1. Opening a tab Interfaces;
2. Make a double click on the Wi-Fi interface wlan1 to access its settings;
3. Go to tab Wireless;
4. Listed Mode: choose the operating mode ap bridge(access point in bridge mode);
5. Listed Band: we choose in which standards the Wi-Fi point will work, we chose B/G/N;
6. In field SSID: write the name of the access point;
7. Listed security profile select the name of the security profile in which we created the password to access the Wi-Fi point;
8. We press the button OK to save the settings.

Now you can connect to the router via Wi-Fi.

On computers connected to the MikroTik router via Wi-Fi, the Internet will not work until you configure Firewall and NAT.

Firewall and NAT setup

In order for computers to access the Internet, you need to configure Firewall and NAT on the MikroTik router.

Open the New Terminal menu to enter commands.

NAT setup is executed by the following commands:

ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat out-interface= ether1 action=masquerade

Where ether1- this is the interface to which the Internet comes from the provider. For PPPoE connections, the name of the PPPoE interface is specified.

NAT settings are enough to make the Internet work.

Protect router- commands to protect the router:

ip firewall filter add action=accept chain=input disabled=no protocol=icmp
ip firewall filter add action=accept chain=input connection-state=established disabled=no in-interface= ether1
ip firewall filter add action=accept chain=input connection-state=related disabled=no in-interface= ether1
ip firewall filter add action=drop chain=input disabled=no in-interface= ether1

Protect LAN- protection of the internal network:

ip firewall filter add action=jump chain=forward disabled=no in-interface= ether1 jump-target=customer
ip firewall filter add action=accept chain=customer connection-state=established disabled=no
ip firewall filter add action=accept chain=customer connection-state=related disabled=no
ip firewall filter add action=drop chain=customer disabled=no

Assign interface types to protect the internal network ( external- external, internal- internal LAN):

ip upnp interfaces add disabled=no interface=ether1 type=external
ip upnp interfaces add disabled=no interface=ether2 type=internal
ip upnp interfaces add disabled=no interface=ether3 type=internal
ip upnp interfaces add disabled=no interface=ether4 type=internal
ip upnp interfaces add disabled=no interface=ether5 type=internal
ip upnp interfaces add disabled=no interface=bridge-local type=internal

Changing the access password to the MikroTik router

To change the password for accessing the MikroTik router, follow these steps:

1. Opening the menu System;
2. Choose Users;
3. Double click on the user admin;
4. We press the button Password...;
5. In field New Password enter a new password;
6. In field Confirm Password confirm the new password;
7. In the window Change Password press the button OK;
8. In the window user press the button OK.

To reset MikroTik to factory settings, do the following:

1. Turn off the power of the router;
2. Press and hold the button reset;
3. Turn on the power of the router;
4. Wait until the indicator flashes ACT and release the button reset.

After that, the router will reboot, and you can enter its settings with a standard username admin without a password.

If you enter the settings using the Winbox program, the following window will appear:

With button OK you can quickly configure the default router.

Button Remove Configuration allows you to reset all settings for the next manual setting router.

Supplied mAP Lite(RBmAPL-2nD) in a box made of cardboard already familiar to Mikrotik, although its design is somewhat different from other products of the company. In addition to the router itself, the kit includes a power supply with a microUSB plug, an information leaflet and a metal plate, which we will talk about a little later.

The first thing that strikes is the size, mAP lite is not just small, it is very small. For comparison, we took a fairly popular model of the TP-Link TL-MR3020 3G router.

Even against the background of the TL-MR3020, the new product from Mikrotik looks very compact. What is there, mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD) is noticeably smaller than its older brother in the person of mAP. Of course, something had to be sacrificed: the lite version lost the second network port, and the only remaining one was replaced by a special modification used in ultrabooks (thin laptops). Unfortunately, there is no USB support, which is a pity, because the processor itself supports USB, and the same 3G / 4G modem could be connected using an OTG cable.

mAP lite against the background of a modern 4.7” smartphone

On the other hand, when using microUSB for an external modem, power would have to be supplied via PoE, and for this, at least, an injector and a standard power supply with a DC jack would be required. Therefore, after weighing all the pros and cons, as well as the cost of the device, any claims to the absence USB port disappear on their own.

As you already understood, with a standard configuration, the device receives power from a standard 5V power supply via the microUSB port, just like hAP lite. Wherein network port also supports PoE In, and not only standard Passive PoE, but also 802.3at/af. In addition, the device supports a wide range of PoE input voltage from 10 to 60V, which allows you to connect it to any PoE Out-enabled Mikrotik device.

There are 4 indicators on the top panel: PWR, AP/CAP, ETH and WiFi. The presence of the CAP indicator will be very useful in cases where the mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD) will be used in conjunction with the controller.

There is a multi-function button WPS / Mode / Reset next to the network interface.

Pay attention to the rhombus on the back of the device, this is a special recess for the metal plate that comes with the kit. The fact is that mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD) is quite light, so the engineers equipped it with a magnet for attaching it to a metal base. If the base is not metal, a metal plate comes into play, on one side it has a protruding rhombus, for even fixation on the mAP lite, on the other side a double-sided adhesive tape is glued.

The blue coating on the plate is transport polyethylene, which prevents the appearance of scratches, after gluing the plate, before use, it must be removed. The mAP lite is fixed quite securely, and removed quickly and easily.

Hardware implementation of mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD)

In order to disassemble the device, you will need certain skills and special tools, in addition, during disassembly, you can damage the board and void the warranty. For those who are interested in the insides of the novelty, we have specially disassembled mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD).

It's time to look inside the case.

The interior of the case is used to the maximum, free space as such, there is none. A thermal pad is glued on top of the processor to improve heat dissipation from the chip. WITH reverse side board at the soldering point of the processor, a slightly larger thermal pad is installed, which additionally prevents the magnets from coming into contact with printed circuit board, which can lead to a short circuit.

The basis of the system is the Atheros QCA9533 WiSoC chip (QCA9533-BL3A, MIPS 24Kc V7.4 architecture) manufactured by Qualcomm with an operating frequency of 650 MHz. For this chip, the nominal frequency is 560 MHz, so 650 MHz is a small factory overclock. There is no reason for concern, because other Mikrotik products on QCA9531/9533 have similar CPU frequency: hAP lite , hAP ​​lite TC , hAP ​​, wAP , hEX lite , hEX PoE lite , SXT Lite 5 ac , PowerBox .

QCA9531/9533 features good performance, low power consumption and heat dissipation. In other solutions with a spacious case, processor heating is practically not felt. mAP lite, in turn, has a compact body, and the processor is in contact with the body, so the heat is felt during operation. It can be described as "above average". Given the configuration of the device (only 1 network port), the processor frequency can be safely lowered to 550 MHz via Winbox, the chip heating will be lower, and it will practically not affect performance.

You can judge the dimensions of the RBmAPL-2nD PCB board for yourself by looking at the photo below:

Volume random access memory is 64 MB (Nanya NT5TU32M16EG-AC chip, 512 Mbit, DDR2-800 SDRAM), which is unusually large for a device with such positioning. Permanent memory has a capacity of 16 MB (Winbond 25Q128FVSG chip, 128 Mbit, Flash), which is an established standard for almost all devices in the lower and middle price segments.

Both antennas are internal, implemented by etching on the board, according to the official Datasheet, the gain is 1.5 dBi. In general, the technical implementation makes a pleasant impression.

The first inclusion of mAP lite, operating modes

In our test configuration mAP lite was connected by cable to the 5th port of the Mikrotik RB951Ui-2HnD router, i.e. the access point was powered by classic Passive PoE.

After switching on, an open wireless network MikroTik-XXXXXX appeared, and you need to connect to it to configure the access point.

By default, devices on RouterOS have a local IP of 192.168.88.1, login admin, the password is empty. The first step is to update to latest version RouterOS, at the time of writing this review is version 6.34.1. Updates are often released for new devices, our model is no exception.

The default settings assume automatic channel selection and support for all 802.11 b/g/n standards. For tests, the channel is selected manually, and the security type is changed from Open to WPA2 + AES.

The device is running RouterOS with the 4th level of license, therefore it provides high flexibility of settings. In addition to the two standard modes Router (router) and Bridge (bridge), in the panel quick setup QuickSet is available as many as 5 modes of operation.

By default, WISP AP mode is used - access point mode with advanced settings, there is also Home AP mode - simplified AP setup mode. For use with the CAPsMAN controller, a CAP mode (managed access point) is provided, which makes mAP lite Mikrotik one of the most affordable building solutions on the market wireless network in hotel rooms.

To connect to a remote wireless network, CPE mode is provided. The last mode is quite unexpected - PTP Bridge, ie. mode of creating a wireless bridge between two devices.

mAP lite testing

As mentioned earlier, mAP lite was initially connected to RB951Ui-2HnD (5th port with PoE Out). On the local network RB951 (subnet 106.0/24) there was a PC connected via twisted pair, and the JPerf server was running on it. A second PC with an external Netis WF2190 adapter (Realtek 8812AU chip, external antennas, MIMO 2x2:2) was connected to the mAP lite wireless network (88.0/24 subnet).

Thus, when a connection is established between PC1 and PC2, the wireless module is activated, and the traffic goes between the local and external networks (WLAN / LAN<=>WAN), i.e. traffic is being routed.

When exchanging TCP packets, the maximum speed averaged 93-94 Mbps (both PCs in the same room), the processor load averaged 30%. As you can see, the stock of the processor is quite large.

When exchanging UDP packets, the speed reached an average of 115 Mbps, which, however, is not surprising because. this protocol has features, and the wireless network supports a channel speed of 300 Mbps. For the third test, mAP lite and the PC connected to it were separated by some distance, to be more precise - by 8-9 meters. In addition, there were 3 walls between them: the first capital brick, the second 1 brick, the third gypsum.

The presence of obstacles and interference is a problem for all access points without exception. The overall speed dropped to 25-40 Mbps. When working with ordinary laptops, the speed will be lower, because. for the test, we used a powerful external USB adapter.

In the fourth test, both PCs were in the same room, but both were already connected to the mAP lite wireless network.

The average speed in this configuration is 44 Mbps. The speed will change if both PCs are out of sight of each other (it is recommended to enable the “RTS CTS” option in the wireless module settings).

Finally

Mikrotik engineers once again managed to present an interesting product. mAP lite has an affordable price and good set opportunities. How to use it is up to you, because despite its size, this baby is equipped good processor and runs under RouterOS Level 4, which opens up a wide range of configuration options. We have already listed the possibilities above. Already now we can say that mAP lite is one of the best budget products of the company, on a par with hAP lite.

In this article, we will tell you how to quickly set up a MikroTik Wi-Fi point to receive the Internet using the simplified Quick Set menu.

This instruction is suitable for all MikroTik Wi-Fi points with RouterOS Level3 and higher operating system: SXT Lite2, SXT Lite5, Groove 52HPn, SXT 5 ac, SXT G-2HnD, etc.

Configuration can be done through a Web browser or Winbox for Windows. The most convenient way to do this is through Winbox, since the program can connect to the device not only by IP address, but also by MAC address.

Sometimes, after resetting the device to factory settings, it is not assigned the standard IP address 192.168.88.1. In this case, you need to connect to the device by MAC address using the Winbox program and apply the standard configuration.

The article will discuss the configuration using the Winbox program. Configuration via a Web browser is performed in the same way.

Connecting a Wi-Fi point to a computer

First, connect the wireless point to the computer via the POE injector as shown in the figure. After setting up a Wi-Fi point, you can disconnect it from your computer and connect it to a router or switch.

Setting up a computer network card

To get into the Wi-Fi settings of the Mikrotik point, you need to configure the computer's network card to an IP address from the same subnet, for example 192.168.88.21 .

open Start → Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center.

Right click on LAN connection and choose Properties.

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and press the button Properties.

Select Use the following IP address, enter the IP address 192.168.88.21 , Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and press the button OK.

Login to settings

If you are setting up a MikroTik Wi-Fi hotspot through a Web browser ( Internet Explorer or other), write in the address bar 192.168.88.1 is the default IP address for MikroTik devices.

Attention! In the Web browser, the proxy server must not be specified in the settings.

In the window that opens, enter Login: admin without password and press the button Login.

We will configure the MikroTik Wi-Fi point using the program, so we download Winbox from the manufacturer's website and run it.

Go to the tab Neighbors and press the button Refresh. Your point should appear in the list.

Please note that if you click on the MAC address, then we will connect to the device by the MAC address.

If you click on the IP address, then we will connect to the device by IP address.

We click on the MAC address, after which it will appear in the field Connect To:, enter login admin without a password, and press the button Connect.

If you are connecting and setting up the device for the first time, a window will appear, as in the picture below. It prompts you to apply the factory default settings. Click the button OK.

Open the menu on the left Quick Set.

In the window that appears, we will configure the MikroTik Wi-Fi point to receive the Internet from another wireless point.

Operating mode selection

First, in the upper left corner, select the mode CPE(client).

In chapter Configuration you need to select the network mode.

Mode router- they are used when they connect to a Wi-Fi point or provider's base station and want to hide clients who will be located behind the point into a separate subnet. Otherwise, each client would need to enter into an agreement with the provider to connect to the Internet. In this mode, the provider does not see subscribers who are behind the client Wi-Fi point. The wireless point plays the role of a router (Internet gateway) for clients.

The client Wi-Fi point allows only one computer to be connected via cable. But if you connect a Wi-Fi router to the device, then you can distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi and via cable to several subscribers (computers, smartphones, phones).

If you are using a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to a nearby Wi-Fi router, we recommend using Router mode. There are situations when, in Bridge mode, a client point connects to a Wi-Fi router and receives automatic network settings, but the computer cannot receive the settings and access the Internet. In this case, use Router mode.

Mode Bridge- used when you need to see all devices located behind the client Wi-Fi point. In this case, all subscribers are in the same network and can transmit data to each other.

For example, you have a main office and several remote warehouses that need to be combined into a common computer network. Bridge mode is more suitable for this task. When using this mode, the central router of the enterprise will distribute automatic network settings to all computers on the network, including remote warehouses.

Configuring Router Operation

In chapter Configuration select operating mode router.

If your ISP issues network settings automatically via DHCP, then in the section Wireless network

• Address Acquisition- select Automatic.

If the provider uses static network settings, in the section Wireless network make the following settings:

• Address Acquisition- select Static;
• IP address- enter the IP address given to you by your ISP. Usually static settings are specified in the contract with the provider;
• netmask- specify a mask;
• Gateway- enter the gateway address;
• DNS Servers- specify DNS server addresses.

If the provider uses a PPPoE connection, in the section Wireless network make the following settings:

• Address Acquisition- select PPPoE;
• PPPoE User- enter the username;
• PPPoE Password- enter password;
• PPPoE Service Name- enter the name of the service.

Now let's configure the local network in the section local network:

• IP address- specify the IP address of the client Wi-Fi point. Leave the standard 192.168.88.1 ;
• netmask- select a standard mask for our subnet 255.255.255.0 ;
• DHCP Server- check the box to enable the DHCP server. It will automatically distribute network settings to clients behind the device;
• DHCP Server Range- the range of IP addresses that will be issued to connecting clients. Enter the range 192.168.88.10-192.168.88.254 ;
• NAT- check the box to allow clients access to the Internet.

Configuring Bridge Mode

Select in section Configuration working mode Bridge.

If you want the client Wi-Fi point to receive network settings from the provider automatically via DHCP, then in the section Bridge

• Address Acquisition- select Automatic.

If you are using static network settings, in the section Bridge make the following settings:

• Address Acquisition- select Static;
• IP address- enter the IP address of the client Wi-Fi point;
• netmask- choose a mask 255.255.255.0 ;
• Gateway- enter the IP address of the gateway (IP address of the router);
• DNS Servers- specify DNS server addresses. You can specify the address of the router or DNS address Google servers 8.8.8.8 .

Setting up a Wi-Fi connection

Now let's make a Wi-Fi connection to the provider's base station.

In chapter Wireless make the following settings:

• In column network name- select the name of the Wi-Fi point to which you want to connect;
• In field WiFi Password- enter the password to connect to the Wi-Fi point, if it is used;
• Push buttons apply And Connect.

After the settings have been made, you should see Status: connected to ess and connection settings.

If you configured a client point to work on a subnet other than 192.168.88.xxx, then do not forget in the settings network card computer to change the network settings to the desired subnet. Otherwise, you will not have access to the Internet.

Solving connection problems

In the latest firmware, the CPE client mode is buggy in the Quick Set menu. The problem is that QuickSet does not correctly store the password for connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot. In this case, you will see that the device is constantly searching for a network with Status: searching for network, as it shown on the picture.

The logs will contain error messages MIC failure (14) like the picture below.

To fix this do the following:

• Open the menu Wireless, go to the tab Security Profiles and double click on the profile named default.

• In the window that opens, in the fields WPA Pre-Shared Key And WPA2 Pre-Shared Key re-enter the password to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot, and press the button OK.

After that, the device should connect to the base station in client mode. To check it, open the menu Quick set. You should appear Status: connected to ess and connection settings.

Changing the default administrator password

To prevent anyone other than the administrator from accessing the Wi-Fi point settings, you need to set a password. There is no password by default.

For this, in the section System in field Password enter a new password and confirm it in the field Confirm Password.

At the end, press the button OK to save all settings.

Now you can connect a Wi-Fi router or switch to the MikroTik client Wi-Fi point via a cable to distribute the Internet to several subscribers.

Reset

If you are too clever with the settings and cannot enter the device, reset it to factory settings.

1. Turn off the power;
2. Press and hold the button reset;
3. Apply power;
4. Wait until the LED starts flashing;
5. Release the button reset;
6. After the reboot, connect to the device using the Winbox program using the MAC address. the device may have an IP address of 0.0.0.0. In this case, you will not be able to get into the settings through the Web interface using the standard IP address 192.168.88.1.
7. In Winbox, in the window that appears, click the button OK to apply the default settings. In some firmwares, this window may not appear, but the standard configuration will be applied immediately.

Mikrotik mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD)- a new compact router from Mikrotik, equipped with a WiFi radio module (operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz (802.11b / g / n) and a classic Ethernet port ohm.

Features of the Mikrotik mAP lite (RBmAPL-2nD) model:

1. Thanks to the magnetic base, this router can be placed on metal surfaces.

2. "Micro" size of the device will harmoniously fit into the design of your home or office.

3. Support for power supply both through a network adapter and through an Ethernet port using Poe technology (802.3at standard).

4. Multiple operating modes: access point and/or client station.

5. Built-in modern operating system Mikrotik RouterOS Level 4 license.

6. Mobile, pocket, powerful router.

Characteristics of MikroTik mAP lite

Modern development wireless communication led to the fact that many people, when planning the repair of a house or apartment, do not organize wired low-current wiring for network switching, but use the capabilities of Wi-Fi. However, there are often situations when a cable connection is urgently needed for a certain device.

When moving to a new apartment, I discovered that it completely lacks low-voltage wiring or any sockets "for the Internet", but did not attach any importance to this, because. all my devices work fine with wi-fi. But I faced the need to solve this problem when I decided to install an old Smart TV at home without a Wi-Fi module and an old satellite receiver, on which with a non-working bundled USB-WiFi adapter.

The device came to the rescue. Attention was drawn to the fact that the device can be powered not only through Passive PoE or PoE 802.3af / at (PoE +), but also using a USB port. The input voltage of the device is only 5 V! The convenience is that you can power the mAP lite with a regular USB-microUSB data cable from any USB connector that has power! I also decided to use MikroTik as a router, “over the air” using mAP lite, connecting a satellite receiver and a TV to it, at the same time. Important: Devices running RouterOS support the Station Bridge mode of operation, which allows traffic to pass through without the need to configure NAT on the client device. All this makes it possible to connect to your wireless network of any device that is not equipped with Wi-Fi module- without laying cables, without the use of additional electrical sockets, and at minimal cost!

Setting up your device to connect to a WiFi network is very simple. For example, we will carry out all the settings using the winbox program.

First, connect to the device in accordance with the quick guide and execute full reset devices - System → Reset Configuration.

After the first connection, open the Bridge menu and add a new bridge interface.

Now it is necessary that the device receives network settings (address, DNS, gateway) from our central router. To do this, we enable the DHCP client function on the interface of the created bridge: open IP→DHCP Client and click "Add". You need to make sure that the interface of the created bridge is selected in the "Interface" field.

Next, we connect our device to common network. To do this, first you need to specify the key that is needed to connect to Wi-Fi: open the “Wireless” menu on the left, the “Security Profiles” tab and add a new security profile. In the profile, you must fill in the field with the key and select the security modes that are relevant for the settings for connecting to your network.

We connect to the network: open the "Interfaces" tab and double-click to open the settings network interface; there we open the “Wireless” tab and press the “Scan” button. Then we press the "Start" button. When the box below shows WiFi networks, select your network with the left button and click "Connect". After that, you need to check that the device works in the station-bridge mode (Mode = station bridge).

"Final touch": in the Security Profile field, select a security profile with our name.