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The package upgrade feature connects to the MikroTik download servers and checks if there is another RouterOS version for your device under the selected release channel. Can include also be used for downgrading, if you, for example, are using stable release at the moment, but changed the release channel to the long-term.
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- First step - visit www.mikrotik.com and head to the Software/download page, there then choose the type of system you have the RouterOS installed on;
- Download the routeros (main) and extra packages that are installed on a device;
- Upload packages to a device using one oh of the previously mentioned methods:
Using Winbox
Choose your system type, and download the upgrade package. Connect to your router with Winbox, Select the downloaded file with your mouse, and drag it to the Files menu. If some files are already present, make sure to put the package in the root menu, not inside the hotspot folder! The upload will start.
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Your device must support booting from ethernet, and there must be a direct ethernet link from the NetInstall computer to the target device. All RouterBOARDs support PXE network booting, it must be either enabled inside RouterOS "routerboard" menu if RouterOS is operable or in the bootloader settings. For this, you will need a serial cable.
Note: For RouterBOARD devices with no serial port, and no RouterOS access, the reset button can also start PXE booting mode. See your RouterBOARD manual PDF for details.
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- Routers/Drives - list of PC drives and PXE booted routers. Select from the list on which drive or router you want to install RouterOS.
- Net booting - used to enable PXE booting over the network.
- Install/Cancel - after selecting the router and selecting the RouterOS packages below, use this to start the installation.
- SoftID - the SoftID that was generated on the router. Use this to purchase your key.
- Key / Browse - apply the purchased key here, or leave it blank to install a 24h trial.
- Get key - get the key from your mikrotik.com account directly.
- Flashfig - launch Flashfig - the mass config utility which that works on brand new devices.
- Keep old configuration - involves downloading the configuration database from the router, reinstalling the router (including disk formatting), and uploading the configuration files back to it. However, it's important to note that this process solely applies to the configuration itself and does not impact the files, including databases like the User Manager database, Dude database, and others.
- IP address / Netmask - enter an IP address and netmask in CIDR notation to preconfigure the router.
- Gateway - default gateway to preconfigure in the router.
- Baud rate - default serial port baud rate to preconfigure in the router.
- Configure script File - a file that contains RouterOS CLI commands that directly configure the router (e.g. commands produced by export command). Used to apply default configuration.
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