SETTING MIKROTIK MENGGUNAKAN HOTSPOT HP

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of tethering your mobile phone to a MikroTik router using a hotspot. This method is particularly useful for those who do not have a wired internet connection but still want to configure their MikroTik router. Follow these steps to set up your hotspot effectively.

Step 1: Prepare Your Mobile Device

• Ensure your mobile device has a mobile data connection.
• Activate the hotspot feature on your phone:
  • Go to Settings.
  • Look for Network & Internet or Connections.
  • Select Mobile Hotspot and turn it on.
• Note the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for the hotspot, as you will need them for connecting the MikroTik router.

Step 2: Connect MikroTik Router to the Mobile Hotspot

• Power on your MikroTik router.
• Access the MikroTik router's configuration interface:
  • Connect your computer to the MikroTik router via Ethernet cable.
  • Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address (commonly 192.168.88.1).
• Log in using the default credentials (usually admin for both username and password, unless changed).
• Navigate to the Wireless settings:
  • Go to Wireless > Scan.
  • Find your mobile hotspot's SSID in the list and select it.
• Click Connect and enter the password when prompted.

Step 3: Configure Network Settings

• After connecting to the mobile hotspot, you need to configure the router’s DHCP settings:
  • Go to IP > DHCP Client.
  • Click on Add to create a new DHCP client.
  • Select your hotspot interface (usually wlan1).
  • Click OK to save the settings.
• Verify the DHCP client is receiving an IP address from your mobile hotspot by checking the Status.

Step 4: Set Up Firewall and NAT Rules

• To enable internet access for connected devices, set up NAT (Network Address Translation):
  • Go to IP > Firewall > NAT.
  • Click on Add New.
  • Set Chain to srcnat.
  • Select the Out. Interface as your mobile hotspot interface.
  • In the Action tab, choose masquerade.
• Click OK to save the NAT configuration.

Step 5: Test the Connection

• Connect a device (laptop, smartphone) to the MikroTik router via Wi-Fi.
• Open a web browser and try to access any website to confirm internet connectivity.
• If there are issues, double-check the hotspot connection and configurations.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully tethered your mobile phone to a MikroTik router using a hotspot. This setup allows you to manage your MikroTik router without a wired connection. For further improvements, explore additional MikroTik features through their official documentation or other tutorials. If you face any challenges, consider revisiting each step to ensure all settings are correctly applied.