Command Line Interface

Yaser Rahmati | یاسر رحمتی

Using MikroTik’s Command Line Interface (CLI) is an efficient way to manage and configure RouterOS devices. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started with MikroTik CLI:

1. Accessing the CLI

Using Winbox:

1. Open Winbox: Launch the Winbox application on your computer.

2. Connect to Router: Enter the IP address or MAC address of the MikroTik router, along with the login credentials.

3. Open Terminal: Click on the "New Terminal" button in Winbox to open the CLI.

Using SSH:

1. Open an SSH Client: Use an SSH client like PuTTY.

2. Connect to Router: Enter the IP address of the MikroTik router and connect using your credentials.

3. Login: Enter your username and password when prompted.

Using the Console Port:

1. Connect a Console Cable: Use a console cable to connect your computer to the router's console port.

2. Open Terminal Emulator: Use a terminal emulator like PuTTY or Tera Term.

3. Select the Serial Port: Configure the terminal emulator to use the correct serial port and connect.

2. Basic CLI Navigation

• Show Commands: ? or pressing Tab to autocomplete commands.

• Help: Type ? after a command or partial command to get help.

• List Commands: Type the command name followed by ? to list options.

3. Basic Commands

Viewing System Information:

• System Info:

system resource print

• RouterOS Version:

system resource print

Configuring IP Addresses:

• List IP Addresses:

ip address print

• Add IP Address:

ip address add address=192.168.1.1/24 interface=ether1

• Remove IP Address:

ip address remove [find address=192.168.1.1]

Managing Interfaces:

• List Interfaces:

interface print

• Enable/Disable Interface:

interface enable [find name=ether1]
interface disable [find name=ether1]

Managing Routes:

• List Routes:

ip route print

• Add Static Route:

ip route add dst-address=0.0.0.0/0 gateway=192.168.1.254

• Remove Route:

ip route remove [find dst-address=0.0.0.0/0]

4. Advanced Commands

Firewall Rules:

• List Firewall Rules:

ip firewall filter print

• Add Firewall Rule:

ip firewall filter add chain=input action=accept protocol=tcp port=22

• Remove Firewall Rule:

ip firewall filter remove [find chain=input]

User Management:

• List Users:

user print

• Add User:

user add name=newuser password=newpassword group=full

• Remove User:

user remove [find name=newuser]

5. Saving and Rebooting

• Save Configuration:

system configuration save

• Reboot Router:

system reboot

6. Logging Out

• Exit CLI Session:

exit

7. Tips and Best Practices

• Use Scripts: For repetitive tasks, consider creating and using scripts.

• Backup Configuration: Regularly back up your configuration to avoid data loss.

• Keep Updated: Familiarize yourself with the latest MikroTik RouterOS updates and features.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to efficiently navigate and manage your MikroTik devices using the CLI.

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