Systems & Infra
MikroTik Enterprise Network Configuration & Gateway Guide
Step-by-step enterprise networking blueprint for configuring MikroTik RouterOS with secure gateways, traffic prioritization, and remote VPN access.
System Implementation & Approach
RouterOS v7 implementation covering Internet Gateway NAT, stateful firewall filters, Simple Queue traffic shaping, Hotspot user provisioning, and encrypted L2TP/IPsec and OpenVPN tunnels.
Role & Contribution
Individual network engineer: configured RouterOS IP addressing, routed gateway NAT, created firewall protection rules, and tuned traffic queues.
Key Implementation Highlights
- Configured WAN masquerade NAT, DNS forwarding, and segmented LAN DHCP subnets on RouterOS v7.
- Applied stateful input/forward firewall filter rules protecting management interfaces from WAN scans.
- Designed fair Simple Queue bandwidth limits alongside encrypted L2TP/IPsec remote access profiles.
Verification & Outcomes
- Validated NAT outbound routing, firewall drop counters, and queued throughput caps across client profiles.