Ensure WPA2 or WPA3 is checked for modern security. Step 7: Local Area Network (LAN) Settings
Double-check with your ISP whether your connection requires a PPPoE login or a specific VLAN ID tag. Conclusion
| Quick Set Mode | Best For / Primary Function | | :--- | :--- | | | Default Access Point for Home Users (Simplified interface). | | HomeAP dual | Dual-band Access Point (2GHz & 5GHz). | | WISP AP | Similar to HomeAP but with more advanced options and professional terms like SSID and WPA. | | CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) | Connecting to an existing wireless Access Point (e.g., for WISP clients). Allows you to scan for and connect to other APs. | | CAP (Controlled Access Point) | Access point managed by a centralized CAPsMAN server . Only use if you have a CAPsMAN server already set up on your network. | | Home Mesh | Building larger Wi-Fi networks . Enables a CAPsMAN server on the router and brings local Wi-Fi interfaces under its control, allowing other MikroTik APs to join easily. | | PTP Bridge AP & PTP Bridge CPE | Transparently bridging two remote locations into the same network (e.g., extending a LAN to a building next door). | | Bridge | Turns the device into a pure Layer2 switch/access point . All ports are added to a bridge, and the router mode is disabled. |
To begin, the physical setup involves connecting your ISP cable to the Ether1 (WAN)
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The Ultimate Guide to MikroTik Router Quick Setup: Fast, Secure, and Reliable Configuration