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Quickstart
Please follow these quick steps to set up your device:
Connect your ISP Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port 1.
Connect the device to the power source (see "Powering").
Open network connections on your PC, mobile phone or other device and search for MikroTik wireless network and connect to it.
The configuration has to be done through the wireless network using a web browser or mobile app - (see "MikroTik mobile app"). Alternatively, you can use the WinBox
configuration tool
https://mt.lv/winbox.
Once connected to the wireless network, open https://192.168.88.1 in your web browser to start configuration, user name: admin and there is no password by default.
When using a mobile application choose Quick setup and it will guide you through all necessary configuration in six easy steps.
We recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability.
Choose your country, to apply country regulation settings and set up your password in the screen that loads.
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.
1. Scan QR code and choose your preferred OS.
2. Install and open application.
3. By default, the IP address and user name will be already entered.
4. Click Connect to establish a connection to your device through a wireless network.
5. Choose Quick setup and application will guide you through all basic configuration settings in a couple of easy steps.
6. An advanced menu is available to fully configure all necessary settings.
Powering
The device accepts power in the following ways:
microUSB accepts 5 V DC⎓.
The power consumption under maximum load can reach 5 W.
Configuration
Once logged in, we recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button in the QuickSet menu, as updating your RouterOS software to the latest version ensures the best performance
and stability. For wireless models, please make sure you have selected the country where the device will be used, to conform with local regulations.
RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here 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).
For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device for reinstallation, see section
Buttons and Jumpers.
Mounting
The device is designed to be used indoors and placed on a flat surface with all needed cables connecting to the front of the unit.
Alternatively, unit can be mounted on the wall, mounting points are located on the bottom side of the device, screws are not included in the package. Screws with size 4x25 mm fit
nicely, depending on your wall structure you can use dowels 6x30 mm and 6 mm drill bit if needed.
When mounting on the wall, please ensure that cable feed is pointing downwards.
The IP rating scale of this device is IPX0. We recommend using Cat6 shielded cables.
Warning! This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and your body. Operation of this equipment in the residential
environment could cause radio interference.
Expansion slots and ports
Four 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.
Integrated wireless module 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n, antenna gain 1.5 dBi.