To program 3G is easy.... got lots of tutorial online.... dont need much programming...

but still harder than DD-WRT or stock firmware from Dlink/Asus/TP Link....

start at wiki.mikrotik.com....

I dont think you can connect a HUB to the Mikrotik.. I dont think they recognise a USB Hub.... so at max you can use only 1x 3G device....

http://dumbpcs.blogspot.com/2011/09/mikrot...ient-setup.html

The only difference is that the current RouterOS will do a nslookup. You dont have to key in IP.
You may keen in the full address name instead and ROS will change it to an IP.

How is your setup coming along?

I have been using it at my new apartment for the last 2 days with a USB 3G dongle connected to the RB751G... no issues.. if you have any issues, just PM me directly.

Eric

Asus N16 is their top end router... should be able to do all that you need, including sharing using the 3G dongle...

The N16 can QOS and bandwidth control right...

The highest spec that I have is only the N13U....

You on software or hardware encryption?

I also had another setup, and seem to peak at 6~7Mbps too... but for their setup, the bandwidth is sufficient.... however the latency is not acceptable....

Not sure how trunking will traverse past the first router. Only read about it, but never try it...

Are both units running as Routers? I don't see any problem connecting 2 of the routers together....
What are you static Routes used? DHCP server? and IP Range for each router?

I previously had issue with NAT and all. I tried the hairpin, also didn't work for me.... in the end, i just use the following version



You can read my post about it here.

I think you should test your setup, and confirm that you can access internet and IP TV on your RB750GL.

Because on my setup, only the PPPOE dialer is on VLAN 500. After that, all other ports is not on any VLAN. I didn't bother with IP TV, but the theory should be same.

An easier setup would be, Port 5 on the RB750GL set to VLAN 600. Port 2~4 is just normal, no need setup VLAN, it should just work. PPPOE dialer (port 1) on both VLAN 500 & 600.

Then you can connect your RB750 (as a switch) to any of the port 2~4 to share the internet, while you access IPTV from the RB750GL port 5.

Just set all the ports as 1 Switch, and then you set the VLAN accordingly.

Should work just like a switch with VLAN capabilities.

If you try to understand what is being done, you'll be able to solve your problem.

http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Switch_Chip_Features

Follow the above steps and set "switch all ports"

Then after that, set the VLAN on the required port.

Good luck

Be a MAN, do the RIGHT thing!

Any Mikrotik router can do what you need....

Wifi capabilities only on models with built in Wifi/APs

Hotspot service is available on all Mikrotik Routers, even those without built in Wifi, can still have the service via external APs

Mikrotik also got command line, similar to Cisco.

I used to use all command lines for Mikrotik, but lately very lazy, use all GUI.

Of course kenot compare with Cisco features la... but for that price point.... Cisco also cannot compare

I always tell my customers, Mikrotik is "Poor Man's Cisco".... has got all the features we need, at a fraction of the price

I didnt say have all, I said have all that is needed/required!
Maybe I should ask, what features that Cisco that you USE, is not available in Mikrotik?


I don't use Mikrotik as APs, I use Ubiquiti products for that.

In my first job, I used to maintain Cisco 4600 Switches + Routers (15 years ago)....
Of course the Cisco has got loads of features and potential. But for our university setup back then, we didn't do anything sophisticated.... basic layer 3 switching, routing and some basic firewall.

I agree that Cisco is more reliable, and have got more advance in features compared to lots of other brands.
If I have the budget, I would also like to use Cisco, Juniper or even try Huawei products.

However, I no longer work for big corporation with crazy budgets. In the SME environment, IT budget is limited, and I have to allocate for other equipment in office.

I feel that Mikrotik has got a great price/performance ratio.

Confirm support cannot compare with Mikrotik. Then again, if you paid half your Cisco service contract to a company, you will get all the support you need.... On most days, I just go to the forum and see what other users are doing....

BTW, how much does Cisco cost nowadays? I am sure the pricing would be much more affordable than 15 years ago....

I didnt have the luxury to play with Cisco product. Once the system is up, my job was to maintain... since it is a production system, I cannot play/experiment with it. Didn't have a spare cisco to play with, except those software emulator we used for classes.

I configure all my Mikrotik, and use SSH to remote access (or even GUI), for offsite support. This is assuming that the internet is already running.

As for VPN, they have VPN services. However, only a few selected High End Mikrotik comes with Hardware VPN encryption. All other models, use software encryption, thus the slower VPN throughput, and also limited connection before you max out the router. If you use lots of VPN services, you'll need to look for the Mikrotik with VPN Encryption chip, or alternative brands.

You should try some Ubiquiti AP products and also Point 2 Point products. I feel that it is better than Mikrotik.... in fact, in the forums, most people use Mikrotik Routers + Ubiquiti P2P products.

I am sure with your background, you'll be able to maximise what the Mikrotik can provide you. You have the technical know-how, just need to learn the syntax and new RouterOS language

Yes, we used some of these emulator to build the big and test some networks... but nothing beats using real routers in Class...

No fun, to use those emulators... last time in Australia (where I worked), you can rent the Cisco lab, to do and learn and setup routers.... they charge by the hour!!

Which shop?

I saw RM475 at Viewnet