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The #MikroTik TikApp is now also available on #FDroid via our own repo:
From: @fdroidorg
https://floss.social/@fdroidorg/116086115016017602
The #MikroTik TikApp is now also available on #FDroid via our own repo:
From: @fdroidorg
https://floss.social/@fdroidorg/116086115016017602
LibreNMS and MikroTik are a great combination.
A client reached out because they had no clear idea how their queues were configured or whether they were actually needed. After all, "everything seems to be running fine.". The usual mantra: "if eveything's working, what am I paying you for?"
I pulled up LibreNMS, grabbed a couple of screenshots, and suddenly everything made sense.
The response? "WOW."
I wanted to set up presence detection in Home Assistant without exposing my installation to the internet, and without giving the companion app on my phone access to location data.
I use MikroTik network gear at home, so I added the Mikrotik integration to Home Assistant. It showed my phone as a MAC address, connected through Wifi, and I used that as device tracker. Everything seemed fine, but then the next afternoon. the device tracker still showed me as Away.
I then discovered that GrapheneOS (edit: Android rather, see below) uses a different random MAC address for each connection to a network, as default. Changed it to use a static random MAC for my home network, and now it works as intended.
All this to avoid running the Morning Coffee automation if I'm not even home.
I wanted to set up presence detection in Home Assistant without exposing my installation to the internet, and without giving the companion app on my phone access to location data.
I use MikroTik network gear at home, so I added the Mikrotik integration to Home Assistant. It showed my phone as a MAC address, connected through Wifi, and I used that as device tracker. Everything seemed fine, but then the next afternoon. the device tracker still showed me as Away.
I then discovered that GrapheneOS (edit: Android rather, see below) uses a different random MAC address for each connection to a network, as default. Changed it to use a static random MAC for my home network, and now it works as intended.
All this to avoid running the Morning Coffee automation if I'm not even home.
@justdude I also look forward to any setup posts!
I have a temporary Unifi setup with a Unifi AC Pro, an 8 Port PoE Switch, PoE Passive Switch (can't remember the models) and a USG (they were hand-me-downs from a friend for a good price at the time).
Did have a browse but not sure what to go for. Between yourself, @justine and @stefano it looks like I have some good folks to ask for help when the time comes. :)
@joshaspinall @justdude @justine I'm currently configuring this for my office.
At the moment, I'm managing around 50 #MikroTik devices. They're all doing great.
I have more or less other 50 devices to be delivered or "just in case". They can be off for years - I upgrade them, reset to default settings and they're ready to do their job in a reliable way.
Oh, and I also have a watchdog!
Moving from Unifi to Mikrotik is quicker and easier then I thought (the buy phase 😉 )
RB5009 as router & firewall (2.5G connection to the ISP modem)
hAP ax2 as AP (wifi)router somewhere in the house
CAP ax for the enhanced wifi experience (yes I have demanding housemates)
That will upgrade wifi to 6, add WPA3 and replace opnsense (an old device which reduces throughput)
And an implicit move for US to EU products
Moving from Unifi to Mikrotik is quicker and easier then I thought (the buy phase 😉 )
RB5009 as router & firewall (2.5G connection to the ISP modem)
hAP ax2 as AP (wifi)router somewhere in the house
CAP ax for the enhanced wifi experience (yes I have demanding housemates)
That will upgrade wifi to 6, add WPA3 and replace opnsense (an old device which reduces throughput)
And an implicit move for US to EU products
So I've got my #Mikrotik cAP ax mounted and the #UniFi equipment removed from my #Homelab successfully. I've also integrated it into #HomeAssistant just because with it's own user and group using the api. So far so good and yes there are a lot of settings in the MikroTik and it takes some understanding but I got there in the end. Even upgraded it and made backups. 😁
I'm actually glad to be rid of the US equipment and I did notice that the AP casing had gone sticky for some reason. It's only been ceiling mounted for a good 5 or so years. Oh well good riddance and as for the #MikroTik I'm surprised by how good it's range is as I thought it might be a little less than the UniFi AC Pro but no it's better. I'm not sure if I'm going to have an excuse to purchase another for downstairs yet as it works so well ????
NOTE - I live in a wooden house not a brick in sight.
So I've got my #Mikrotik cAP ax mounted and the #UniFi equipment removed from my #Homelab successfully. I've also integrated it into #HomeAssistant just because with it's own user and group using the api. So far so good and yes there are a lot of settings in the MikroTik and it takes some understanding but I got there in the end. Even upgraded it and made backups. 😁
My Access Point has a watchdog
It's an option. Thanks.
So btw. I just bought and installed #Mikrotik 5G 17 ax. I live in the middle of nowhere so the only option for me to get internet is mobile network (no, I will not buy Starlink ever).
Of course I have weak signal here. But in spite of that it's twice as fast compared to my previous 4G router which died. Around 40Mbps.
As for the RouterOS - it offers great enterprise like features. When compared to OpenWRT it is even a bit overwhelming offering so many features.
hey fellow #MikroTik enthusiasts,
Lately i have consolidated some network infrastructure. Mainly removing dedicated firewall systems where they did not much more than filtering traffic. A task a RouterOS system can do with ease. But when it comes to High-Availability setups there is a caveat: the old systems kept ruleset, VRRP interfaces, virtual IPs, etc. in-sync. Using a more flexible system, like RouterOS, it's up to YOU to keep the configurations working with each other.
To tackle this challenge I’ve created MikroSync - https://codeberg.org/securitym0nkey/MikroSync
- a tool to synchronize RouterOS configurations
- can run directly on the Router (as a container)
- OpenSource - MIT license
Consider #MikroSync early beta - though I’ve started to use it in a simple production environment.
Happy for any feedback and contributions.
hey fellow #MikroTik enthusiasts,
Lately i have consolidated some network infrastructure. Mainly removing dedicated firewall systems where they did not much more than filtering traffic. A task a RouterOS system can do with ease. But when it comes to High-Availability setups there is a caveat: the old systems kept ruleset, VRRP interfaces, virtual IPs, etc. in-sync. Using a more flexible system, like RouterOS, it's up to YOU to keep the configurations working with each other.
To tackle this challenge I’ve created MikroSync - https://codeberg.org/securitym0nkey/MikroSync
- a tool to synchronize RouterOS configurations
- can run directly on the Router (as a container)
- OpenSource - MIT license
Consider #MikroSync early beta - though I’ve started to use it in a simple production environment.
Happy for any feedback and contributions.
Did #cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 domain just suddenly change their certificate issuer from DigiKey to SSL.com? I can't find much on their website about this.
Their Digikey Root CA should have been valid until 2038, but 1.1.1.1 now refuses to negotiate under this key, at least on #mikrotik
Strange... 
Richiedi il modem libero, ti danno le chiavi di config e ti metti su un bel #Mikrotik 💙
CC: @diegor@social.gl-como.it
So 2026 will be my first year US-less in network hardware (just finished my full migration to @mikrotik ).
Hope the #europeancomission will do the same and remove #cisco, #unify and other US #network crap too.
#mikrotik @mikrotik #us #eu #uspol #eupol #uspolitic #eupolitic #uspolitics #eupolitics @EUCommission
So 2026 will be my first year US-less in network hardware (just finished my full migration to @mikrotik ).
Hope the #europeancomission will do the same and remove #cisco, #unify and other US #network crap too.
#mikrotik @mikrotik #us #eu #uspol #eupol #uspolitic #eupolitic #uspolitics #eupolitics @EUCommission
