Konfigurasi Dasar Router Mikrotik agar terhubung ke Jaringan Internet

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to configuring a MikroTik router to connect to the internet. Whether you're setting up a home network or configuring a router for a business, these steps will help you establish a stable internet connection and optimize your router settings.

Step 1: Access the Router's Interface

1. Connect your computer to the MikroTik router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Open your web browser and enter the default IP address for MikroTik routers, which is typically 192.168.88.1.

Log in using the default credentials

• Username: admin
• Password: (leave blank)

Step 2: Configure WAN Settings

1. Navigate to the IP menu and select DHCP Client.
2. Click on the Add New button to create a new DHCP client.
3. Select the interface that is connected to your ISP (usually ether1).

Ensure the following options are checked

• Use Peer DNS
• Use Peer NTP
4. Click OK to save the settings.

Step 3: Set Up NAT for Internet Access

1. Go to the IP menu and select Firewall.
2. Click on the NAT tab and then click Add New.
3. Set the chain to srcnat.
4. In the Out. Interface field, select the WAN interface (e.g., ether1).
5. Under the Action tab, select masquerade and click OK.

Step 4: Configure LAN Settings

1. Navigate to the IP menu and select Addresses.
2. Click Add New to create a new IP address for the LAN.

Enter the following settings

• Address: 192.168.1.1/24
• Interface: Select your LAN interface (e.g., bridge or ether2).
3. Click OK to save.

Step 5: Set Up DHCP Server for LAN

1. Go to the IP menu and select DHCP Server.
2. Click on the DHCP Setup button.
3. Choose the LAN interface (e.g., bridge).

Follow the prompts to configure the DHCP server

• Address space: 192.168.1.0/24
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1
• DNS servers: Use public DNS servers like 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
4. Complete the setup and click OK.

Step 6: Test Connectivity

1. Connect a device to the router via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
2. Check if the device receives an IP address in the range 192.168.1.x.
3. Open a web browser and try to access a website to confirm internet connectivity.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully configured your MikroTik router to connect to the internet. You can further explore advanced features like firewall rules, VPN configurations, and bandwidth management to enhance your network. If you encounter any issues, double-check the settings and ensure your ISP is providing a signal to your WAN interface. Happy networking!