Episode 7 - Seri Tutorial Mikrotik - Step by Step, Basic Config Secara Statik (Gateway Mikrotik)

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide for configuring a MikroTik router using static settings. It is particularly helpful for students and professionals in computer networking. Following this guide will enable you to set up a MikroTik gateway effectively.

Step 1: Access the MikroTik Router

1. Connect to the Router

   • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the MikroTik router.

2. Open Winbox or WebFig

   • Download and open Winbox from the MikroTik website. Alternatively, you can access the router via a web browser using its IP address (default is usually 192.168.88.1).

3. Log In

   • Enter the default username (admin) and leave the password field empty. Click "Connect."

Step 2: Configure Basic Settings

1. Change the Router Name

   • Navigate to the "System" tab.
   • Select "Identity" and change the router name to something recognizable.

2. Set Up the Time Zone

   • Go to "System" > "Clock."
   • Set the correct time zone according to your location.

3. Update RouterOS

   • Check for updates by going to "System" > "Packages."
   • Download and install any available updates to ensure you have the latest features and security fixes.

Step 3: Configure IP Addresses

1. Assign IP Address to the LAN Interface

   • Go to "IP" > "Addresses."
   • Click the "+" button to add a new address.
   • Enter your desired IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and select the appropriate interface (e.g., ether1).
   • Click "OK."

2. Set Up DHCP Server (Optional)

   • If you want to provide IP addresses automatically to connected devices, navigate to "IP" > "DHCP Server."
   • Click on "DHCP Setup" and follow the prompts to configure the DHCP settings.

Step 4: Configure Gateway Settings

1. Set DNS Servers

   • Go to "IP" > "DNS."
   • Enter the DNS server addresses (e.g., 8.8.8.8 for Google DNS).
   • Enable "Allow Remote Requests" if you want the router to resolve DNS queries for clients.

2. Configure Default Route

   • Navigate to "IP" > "Routes."
   • Click the "+" button to add a new route.
   • Set the destination as 0.0.0.0/0 and specify the gateway (your ISP's gateway address).
   • Click "OK."

Step 5: Implement Firewall Rules

1. Set Up Basic Firewall Rules

   • Go to "IP" > "Firewall."
   • Under the "Filter Rules" tab, click the "+" button to add rules.
   • Configure rules to allow or deny traffic based on your network requirements (e.g., allow established and related connections).

2. Enable NAT for Internet Access

   • In the "NAT" tab, click "+" to create a new NAT rule.
   • Set the chain to "srcnat" and select the appropriate out-interface (e.g., WAN).
   • In the Action tab, select "masquerade" to allow internal devices to access the internet.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to set up a MikroTik router using static configurations, including basic settings, IP addressing, gateway setup, and firewall configuration. Following these steps ensures a functional and secure network environment. As a next step, consider exploring advanced routing or VPN configurations to enhance your network's capabilities.