Advanced MikroTik Router & Firewall

Master Enterprise Routing, Security & High-Availability Networks

📅 8 Weeks 🎯 Advanced 🖥️ Live Online Training 🏆 Certificate of Completion 🛠️ Real MikroTik Hardware Labs

Course Overview

MikroTik powers ISPs, enterprises, and data centers across the world - and the engineers who truly understand RouterOS are the ones running the show. This course takes you from core routing concepts to advanced firewall architecture, VPN design, high availability, and network hardening, all on real MikroTik gear.

Built for network administrators, aspiring network engineers, and IT professionals preparing for MTCNA/MTCRE-level skills, the course blends deep RouterOS theory with intensive hands-on labs - culminating in a capstone project where you design, secure, and defend a full enterprise-grade network.

Why This Course

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Learn by Doing

Every module ends with a live lab on real MikroTik routers - not just simulations.

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Security-First Mindset

Firewall filter, NAT, and mangle chains taught the way real network attacks demand.

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Career-Ready Skills

Aligned with MTCNA/MTCRE topics so you walk in job- and certification-ready.

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Enterprise-Grade Scenarios

Design ISP-style routing, failover links, and VPN tunnels used in production networks.

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Capstone Project

Finish by architecting and defending a complete multi-site MikroTik network end-to-end.

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Small, Focused Batches

Direct instructor attention with live troubleshooting on your own configurations.

Curriculum

#	Module
1	First-Time Access & Initial MikroTik Router Configuration First-Time Access - Quick Setup Connecting via Winbox (MAC & IP) L2 Connectivity (Datalink) Connecting via Telnet & SSH Terminal / CLI Getting Internet on the MikroTik Router
2	RouterOS Upgrade, Downgrade & Version & Firmware Management RouterOS Version Upgrade & Downgrade Manual RouterOS Upgrade Automatic RouterOS Upgrade via LAN RouterOS Auto-Upgrade with LAN Speed Optimization RouterBOOT Firmware Upgrade
3	MikroTik Security, Access & System Management Router Identity Configuration RouterOS User & Login Management RouterOS Services Management & Security Hardening SSL/TLS Server Certificate Configuration FTP Security & Vulnerability Management Passwordless SSH Authentication Using Key-Based Access RouterOS Backup & Restore - Two Backup Methods RouterOS Device Reset & Configuration Recovery Secure Management Access - SSH, WinBox & MAC Access Firewall-Based Management Access Control Brute-Force Protection & Login Security
4	Layer 2 Bridging & Switch-Style Configuration in RouterOS Bridge Interface Creation & Configuration Adding & Managing Bridge Ports Layer 2 Switching & MAC Address Learning Bridge VLAN Filtering & Traffic Segmentation RoMON – Router Management Overlay Network
5	DHCP Services, ARP Management & IP Address Assignment Understanding DHCP & ARP Configure DHCP Server What is DHCP Relay? DHCP Relay Configuration
6	ISP's Connectivity: Multi-WAN & Internet Failover Multi-ISP Connectivity & WAN Configuration Failover Using Recursive Routing Automated Failover Using Netwatch & Scripting Policy-Based Multi-WAN Routing & Failover Failover Based on Bandwidth & Link Performance
7	MikroTik Password Recovery Password Recovery & Access Restoration RouterOS User Account Recovery Configuration Backup & Recovery Considerations Router Reset & Secure Access Reconfiguration
8	Static & Dynamic Routing Configuration (RIP, OSPF) Static Routing Configuration RIP Routing Protocol Configuration OSPF Routing Protocol Configuration
9	VPN Technologies & Secure Network Tunneling Private WAN vs. Public WAN VPN Types: Site-to-Site & Remote Access PPTP VPN Server Configuration L2TP VPN Server Configuration SSTP VPN Configuration OpenVPN Configuration EoIP (Ethernet over IP) - Layer 2 Network Extension PPPoE Server & Client Configuration WireGuard VPN - Fundamentals & Configuration IPIP Tunnel Configuration IPsec VPN Tunnel Configuration
10	Virtual IPs & Additional IP Address Configuration Assigning Multiple IP Addresses to MikroTik Interfaces VLAN Configuration in MikroTik RouterOS VLAN Tagging & Trunk Configuration Inter-VLAN Routing in MikroTik RouterOS
11	Advanced MikroTik Firewall Configuration & Traffic Filtering MikroTik Firewall Architecture & Core Functions Firewall Basics & Rule Processing RAW Firewall Rules Firewall Filter Rules & Chains Firewall Actions & Rule Matching Service Ports & Management Services Connection Tracking & Connection States Essential Firewall Rules for Router Protection Protecting MikroTik Routers from Unauthorized Access NAT & Port Forwarding for External Access Secure Remote WinBox Access - TCP 8291 DNS Traffic Redirection & DNS Cache Destination NAT (DST-NAT) & Destination Address Translation FastTrack & Connection Acceleration Mangle Rules & Advanced Traffic Marking Outbound Geo-Blocking & Location-Based Traffic Filtering
12	Quality of Service (QoS) & Bandwidth Management Simple Queues & Bandwidth Limiting MikroTik Burst Rate & Burst Threshold PCQ-Based Bandwidth Management for the Entire Network Fair Bandwidth Distribution & Traffic Optimization
13	MikroTik Network Monitoring, Diagnostics & Automation MikroTik Network Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Tools Built-in Networking Tools for Connectivity & Performance Testing Email Configuration & Automated Email Notifications Netwatch for Network Monitoring & Event Detection Router Monitoring & Automation Using Scripts Automated MikroTik Configuration Backup & Email Delivery
14	Real-Time Interface Monitoring with Torch & Traffic Graphs Real-Time Traffic Monitoring with Torch Interface Traffic Analysis & Bandwidth Utilization Traffic Graphs & Interface Performance Monitoring Monitoring Network Throughput, Packets & Connections
15	Wireless Network Configuration & Wi-Fi Management in RouterOS MikroTik Wireless Interface Configuration SSID, Security Profiles & Wi-Fi Authentication 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wireless Network Configuration Wireless Channel & Frequency Optimization Access Point & Client Mode Configuration Wireless Security & Access Control Wi-Fi Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting
16	Application & Internet Traffic Control Application-Level Traffic Identification & Access Control Social Media & Streaming Platform Blocking - YouTube, Facebook & X (Twitter) Web Content Filtering & Adult Content Restrictions Application-Based Traffic Management - WhatsApp, PUBG & VoIP Prioritizing Critical Applications with Traffic Optimization
🎁 Bonus	Bonus Module: Hotspot Configuration A free extra module included with your enrollment - build a fully branded, revenue-ready Wi-Fi hotspot from scratch. Hotspot Server Setup & Configuration Hotspot User Authentication & Access Management Hotspot Profiles, User Limits & Session Control Captive Portal & Login Page Customization Hotspot Bandwidth Management & Access Restrictions Hotspot Monitoring, Management & Troubleshooting

Training Details

Level	Advanced
Duration	8 Weeks
Schedule	Sat & Sun, 9:30 - 11:00 PM
Mode	Online Training (Live)
Labs	Hands-On Practical Training on Real MikroTik Routers
Certification	Certificate of Completion + Performance Report
Instructor	Nadeem Muhammad Ali

Contact & Registration

Cell/WhatsApp	+92 341 2966104
Email	[email protected]
Website	www.itkbconsultant.com