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MikroTik CAPsMAN and CAP Basic Configuration using Winbox
MikroTik CAPsMAN (Controlled Access Point system Manager) is a centralized Access Point management application provided by MikroTik. MikroTik introduces CAPsMAN from RouterOS v6.11 with CAPsMAN v1 and from RouterOS v6.22rc7 CAPsMAN v2 is running. If you have multiple MikroTik CAPs (Controlled Access Point) in your organization, CAPsMAN provides an easy way to maintain client data as well as CAPs configuration centrally. In my previous article, I discussed how to configure MikroTik Wireless Router as an Access Point. In this article, I will discuss how to do configure MikroTik CAPsMAN basic configuration with a Controlled Access Point (CAP). Network Diagram For a simple MikroTik CAPsMAN configuration, I am following the below network diagram. In this network diagram, MikroTik RouterBOARD 1100 AHX2 is working as a CAPsMAN but it is not a wireless router because CAPsMAN does not require being a wireless router but require a powerful hardware that can control multiple CAPs and client data. Another MikroTik Wireless Router (RB941-2nd) is working as a CAP which will be controlled by the CAPsMAN. After configuring CAPsMAN, SSID (MikroTik CAP) will be shown by the CAP and client will be able to connect providing valid password. MikroTik CAPsMAN Configuration with CAP Wireless Router [...]
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CAPsMAN Channel Planning with Non-Overlapping Frequency | March 16, 2020
MikroTik CAPsMAN is an excellent application for managing multiple CAPs (Controlled Access Point) in a Wireless Network. But multiple APs create frequency overlapping issue if channels are not configured properly. Channel overlapping is required for smooth connection while roaming but there should not be frequency overlapping because frequency overlapping makes wireless performance so poor. In my previous article, I discussed MikroTik CAPsMAN basic configuration with default channel configuration. In this article, I will discuss how to configure CAPsMAN channel to [...]
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MikroTik WiFi Frequency Band and Channel Width Explanation | January 10, 2020
MikroTik WiFi frequency, band and channel width tuning is an important task in any wireless network. If we fail to setup WiFi frequency and channel width parameter properly, we will notice a poor performance of wireless network. WiFi is aimed at use within unlicensed spectrum and the unlicensed spectrum that is usually used for WiFi is 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands have multiple channels and these channels must be setup properly to get [...]
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How to Install Extra Packages in MikroTik RouterOS | October 10, 2019
MikroTik RouterOS does not always include all the packages those are developed by MikroTik team. So, sometimes you may find that some packages are missing in your RouterOS such as NTP package, DUDE package, Wireless package, CAPsMAN package and so on. Specially, user manager package which is totally a separate MikroTik RADIUS package used to manage user authentication, authorization and accounting is always missing. Also upgrading RouterOS or downgrading RouterOS you may find that some packages are missing there. So, [...]
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MikroTik PPPoE Setup with Radius Server Prepaid Billing System | December 23, 2017
MikroTik PPPoE Server is popularly used in ISP Companies to maintain user connection. Along with MikroTik PPPoE Service it is a better idea to make a prepaid billing system with Radius Server. MikroTik User Manager Radius Server is a user authentication and accounting application that gives the ISP Company ability to manage PPPoE user’s connection with proper bandwidth management as well as their prepaid billing system with scratch card. So, any ISP Company can turn a smart network system with [...]
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MikroTik DNS Client and Caching DNS Server Configuration | April 7, 2019
Domain Name Server (DNS) is an essential part in a computer network. Today web communication cannot imagine without DNS. DNS is a client server protocol where DNS Client requests for the domain name resolution and DNS Server response on it. MikroTik Router has both DNS Client and DNS Server features. The DNS Client is used to resolve domain name to IP address from a DNS Server. On the other hand, the DNS Server feature provides domain name resolution for the [...]
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5 Factors That Affect the VPN Speed | July 6, 2021
So you have finally decided to use VPN services. While it’s a great option you must have your concerns. One of these must be the VPN slowing down at times. If that’s the case then it’s better to know the reasons and to explore the issue prior buying or using a free VPN service. Whether you own a fashion brand or a company that teaches coding to beginner kids, many companies use VPN to provide its employees with a closer [...]
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How to Block VPN Access with MikroTik Router | May 14, 2019
Sometimes system administrators create firewall rule to block unwanted websites. But VPN apps break these firewall rules and allow access to unwanted websites. For example, if Facebook is blocked with MikroTik Firewall and any expert user installs and enables VPN apps (such as OpenVPN, Hotspot Shield, ProtonVPN, NordVPN, PureVPN etc.), he can easily get access to Facebook. So, system administrators should also block popular VPN apps so that user cannot use those VPN servers. Blocking VPN apps is not so [...]
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MikroTik Site to Site VPN Configuration with IPsec | March 8, 2018
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that provides a secure and encrypted tunnel across a public network. A private network user can send and receive data to any remote private network using this VPN Tunnel as if his/her network device was directly connected to that private network. Site to Site VPN technique establishes a secure tunnel between two routers across public network and local networks of these routers can send and receive data through this VPN tunnel. MikroTik RouterOS [...]
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Boost Network Performance with MikroTik FastTrack in RouterOS 7 | October 27, 2025
Network administrators often face the challenge of balancing speed and stability. MikroTik’s FastTrack feature, introduced in earlier RouterOS versions and optimized in RouterOS 7, is a game-changing solution that dramatically enhances performance by reducing CPU load and improving packet handling efficiency. 🚀 What Is MikroTik FastTrack? FastTrack is a special processing method in RouterOS that allows packets from established and related connections to bypass the standard connection tracking process. In simple terms, once a connection is identified as safe and [...]
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