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  • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screw, which secures the bottom lid.
  • Install your modem (optional).
  • Choose your powering solution, please see the Powering section for possibilities.
  • Plug the included PoE injector into the ISP outlet and attach an Ethernet cable to it. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to this MikroTik router. Plug the provided power supply into the PoE injector.
  • Wireless AP mode is enabled by default, you can connect from your computer to the SSID that begins with "MikroTik". The configuration interface is available via a web browser. The address is https://192.168.88.1.
  • Once connected to the wireless network, open https://192.168.88.1 in your web browser to start the configuration.
  • User name: admin and there is no password by default you will be logged in automatically to the Quick Set screen.
  • We recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button on the right side and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability.
  • To personalize your wireless network, SSID can be changed in the fields "Network Name";
  • Choose your country on the left side of the screen in the field "Country", to apply country regulation settings.
  • Set up your wireless network password in the field "WiFi Password" the password must be at least eight symbols.
  • Set up your router password in the bottom field "Password" to the right and repeat it in the field "Confirm Password", it will be used to login next time.
  • Click on the "Apply Configuration" to save changes.

MikroTik mobile app

Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point.

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  • Direct-input power jack (5.5 mm outside and 2 mm inside, female, pin positive plug) accepts 119-57 30 V ⎓ DC;
  • Ethernet port accepts 802.3af/at PoE 119-57 30 V ⎓ DC.

The power consumption under maximum load can reach 4 6 W. Please attach ground (earth) wire to the screw under the bottom lid.
Connecting to a PoE Adapter:

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the PoE+DATA port of the PoE adapter;
  2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your local network (LAN) to the PoE adapter;
  3. Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Expansion slots and ports

  • Wireless module 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n.
  • One 10/100 Ethernet ports, supporting automatic cross/straight cable correction (Auto MDI/X). Either straight or crossover cable can be used for connecting to other network devices.
  • miniPCI-e slot for your desired modem.

Configuration

We recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability. RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest visiting the RouterOS documentation page to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help.
In case IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device from the LAN side (all access is blocked from the internet port by default).
It is possible to boot the device from a network, for reinstalling RouterOS for recovery purposes. This can be done from the first Ethernet port. See above how to do this.


Buttons and jumpers

The reset button has three functions:

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The device supports RouterOS software version 6. The specific factory-installed version number is indicated in the RouterOS menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.

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