Is MikroTik router OS free?

Is MikroTik router OS free?

MikroTik devices come preinstalled with a license and no purchase is needed. To obtain a higher level license, or to obtain a license for a x86 PC installation, you must register an account on our webpage, and in there, use the option “Purchase a RouterOS license key”.

How can I downgrade MikroTik?

The following steps will show how to provide downgrade command to MikroTik Router.

1. From Winbox, go to System > Packages menu item.
2. Click on Downgrade button from this window.
3. It will ask to Confirm Reboot.
4. System will be rebooted and after reboot you will find that your RouterOS has been downgraded.

What does a MikroTik router do?

MikroTik RouterOS is the operating system of MikroTik RouterBOARD hardware. It can also be installed on a PC and will turn it into a router with all the necessary features – routing, firewall, bandwidth management, wireless access point, backhaul link, hotspot gateway, VPN server and more.

How do I reset my mikrotik router?

Mikrotik Factory Reset Guide

1. Disconnect the power cord from the unit.
2. Hold the reset button and do not release.
3. Plug the power cord in and wait until the ACT light starts flashing.
4. Now release the button to clear configuration.
5. Wait for a few minutes for the router to clear and restore the factory settings.

How can I change my mikrotik firmware?

RouterBOARD Firmware Upgrade

1. Open Winbox and go to “System/Routerboard” menu (step 1 and 2 from image below).
2. New window “Routerboard” will pop up, where you can see current and latest available firmware.
3. Click on “Update” button (step 3 from the image)

Where can I get a MikroTik softid number?

You can obtain license keys in the MikroTik Account server. If you don’t have an account yet, click on “New Account” there in the top-right corner of this page. When purchasing the license, a SoftID number will be asked – this can be copied from the router’s License menu. To view license key level differences, see the comparison table.

How do I get a MikroTik router license?

To use RouterOS after the free trial, a license key is required. You can obtain license keys in the MikroTik Account server. If you don’t have an account yet, click on “New Account” there in the top-right corner of this page. When purchasing the license, a SoftID number will be asked – this can be copied from the router’s License menu.

How to get a softid for RouterOS?

After you have an account, start by logging in, here is an example process: Enter your SoftIDs and select the system kind, remember that SoftID will be given to you after installation of RouterOS. The system kind is a choice between RouterBOARD and X86.

Who is Mikrotik and what do they do?

MikroTik is a Latvian company which was founded in 1996 to develop routers and wireless ISP systems. MikroTik now provides hardware and software for Internet connectivity in most of the countries around the world.