FYI:

I had backup my configuration from my 433UAH and then restore into 750GL using backup & restore.

Everything works, with no issues at all, except the "interface" names all mixed up.
After renaming the interface names. You also need to check anything that is linked to the interface (that you had renamed) is attached to right interface.

Other than that, everything works perfectly....

You could also use "export" and "import" the configuration from command line.... but I was too lazy....

Wow, this thread is really moving along.... I learned something new today on the Hairpin NAT... will go back and study the link...

Check link out too!!

http://cloudcorerouter.com/

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Added on March 27, 2012, 7:05 pmIt is a 32 Core Mikrotik router!!

This post has been edited by eric_tan: Mar 27 2012, 07:05 PM

I normally buy the cheapest "NON-router NON-wifi modem only" modem.

The last few I bought was TP-Link.

Eric

I am using 750GL and L2TP over 1mb streamyx links.

Minimal packet loss (like 12 for 200,000 packets)....

Latency, how to check from Mikrotik?

Maybe its your encryption causing the latency?

Best is use a script to convert the domain name to its IP addresses... as these server IPs always changes....

I usually set 1 from Asia, and 1 from US

I believe their default IP is 192.168.88.1

Best is you download "winbox" from Mikrotik website.

You dont need to have an IP to connect. Connect direct to your PC/laptop and Winbox can connect to it via "MAC address"

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Added on July 22, 2012, 4:22 pmRecently I had to use my Mikrotik Router to connect to the internet via a USB 3G Dongle. The following are the steps that I took to get it online.

Read article here.

This post has been edited by eric_tan: Jul 22 2012, 04:24 PM

Has anyone updated to Firmware version 5.19?

Anyone attending the MTCTCE - MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer course in Singapore on the 13-17 Aug?

Not interested in the Wireless one. But would love to go still.. if boss PAY!

What is your purpose of your PPTP service?
You want to connect to your server at home? Or you want connect between 2 networks.

I have done a Tunnel using L2TP between 2 networks. No problems.
But it is transparent, meaning everything done at router level.

I will find sometime and try the PPTP service that you posted.

When you said weaker? where are you using? how did you compare?

I am planning to purchase a few of these 951 as APs

I have been purchasing from Landasan, who is also a Master Distributor.

Can you please provide a letter to proof your claim as Master Distributor for this region.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by eric_tan: Sep 12 2012, 01:47 PM

Just checked that there are 3 Master Distributor in Malaysia.

http://www.mikrotik.com/buy/asia/malaysia

Price is right, service is good... can always consider!

You guys organise Courses or not?

I just bought the RB751G and would say that it is a great Router for the price. It may not have all your torrent app to download stuff, but it is a solid SME level (or even enterprise level) router, with no home-user app.

If you need a good router (With VPN, bandwidth management, firewall, hotspot service........ the list very long.. etc etc), then get the RB. If you need something simple for home use, get the TP Link.

I have used it with the 3G Dongle before and it works fine (read here) *Implemented on my 433UAH unit, not the 751G, but it should be exactly the same*


Good luck

Eric

This post has been edited by eric_tan: Dec 20 2012, 10:05 AM

My opinions below

1) I believe you should be able to achieve max speeds (but as usual, you'll need to test it)

2) Yes you can load balance up to 4 (or 5) connection depending on what is connected to your LAN. However you'll need to understand that 2 x 10mb /= 20mb.... you cannot achieve twice the speed, only balance it over 2 x 10mb line (your peak speed is of the fastest line)... you need to read the more technical (and limitation) part on load balancing

3) I think the DIR-615 is seriously a hopeless router. The wifi is decent, but not as good as the 751G. I rather you install the DIR-615 as a 2nd AP, to extend coverage, or enable 1 of the router with 40mhz and the other one with a more compatible 20mhz (Apple doesnt work well on 40mhz)


Before this, I was a big fan of DD-WRT enable routers. Every compatible router I had, I had to flash it, and tweak it.... however, after using Mikrotik, I find the DD-WRT routers a little dated. They have had little updates and hopeless QOS (free version). I think DD-WRT is concentrating too much on their paid version, their free version is lagging behind.

Any day a stock ASUS RT-N13U, in my opinion does a more solid job than any similarly priced DD-WRT compatible router. With a USB port, the Asus could also be enabled for 3G. Great feature, on a under RM200 router.... and works so much better on stock, than DD-WRT.

Today, all my routers Linksys 54GL, Asus N12, Asus N13U are all used solely as APs connected to my Mikrotiks. I must admit, Mikrotiks strength is not in the Wireless AP part... They are great as a Router (hotspot, QOS, VPN, etc etc)

I have also been testing the Ubiquiti Picostation M2 with Mikrotik setup. It is a seriously good AP combo. However I was expecting it to blow away the Asus or even the 751G, but it didn't.... it is GOOD.... just not up to my expectation.... I was expecting so much from a company who specializes in APs and PTP equipment....


PS: I am using most of my setup for my work and home. With a limited budget, I need to get the most of every RM spent. Would love to try the Draytek, but at that price point, my expectations are really high....

This post has been edited by eric_tan: Dec 22 2012, 11:53 AM

If you could send/borrow me a Draytek, I would love to do a review on it...

I believe the YES would work. There is another forumer (cloud computers or something like that) that sells Mikrotik stuff. I believe one of his post wrote that the mikrotik is compatible with YES and also P1. I have not tested it, but I am sure if you message him, he will let you know.

I have tried with 2 modems. One is a more up to date ZTE which is still available at the shops, and also a old "Blue Cube" 3G dongle. Both works, but you may need to try all the combination of the Data Channel & Info Channel till it works.

If anyone has got any of the dongles, you can send it to me, and I can happily try it out for you guys. If you have a YES, send it over, I am sure it will work.... because essentially they are all modems, and probably still use some AT commands to get it running.

Setting up ALL Mikrotiks will be the SAME. Start with a blank sheet, and add your settings in 1 by 1. But nowadays got "quick set" which helps you with some DHCP/DNS/PPPOE/NAT pre-set for you, saving you the trouble.

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Added on January 3, 2013, 6:56 pmOK, I just called up a friend who has some experience with YES Dongle and their ZOOM devices....

the long answer short....

NO, it will not function with the YES Dongle via USB and the ZOOM will not function as Bridge mode with your router....

so both devices would NOT work....



This post has been edited by eric_tan: Jan 3 2013, 06:56 PM

LOL.... I just got a new 751G for my condo (which wont be ready for another 1 month).... ***..... the 951G has the same retail price.... lol....

I see the klseet has very good detail in the explanation.... what don't you understand?

You should be able to copy his work, and get it running....

What is the problem with your setup?

Eric

Remember to include port 443 (https)....
And include any other/all ports that youtube may use to stream.....


You need to be very specific....... when you are trying to do QOS....

good luck....