Important Notes

• This page describes the configuration of MikroTik 5GHz and 60GHz devices with RouterOS.

• It is assumed that the device already has a base configuration: see RouterOSBaseConfig

• The following steps can be done via WinBox or WebFig.

IP configuration

• Go to IP->Addresses, add a new IP address

• Enter the IP address and the netmask for the device from the database.
  • e.g. 10.12.310.2/30 for the address 10.12.310.2 and the netmask 255.255.255.252

• Set the interface to bridge

• Go to IP->Routes

• Add a new route
  • Destination address: 0.0.0.0/0

  • Gateway: the IP of the router on the interface connected to the wireless device, e.g. 10.12.310.1

5GHz setup

• Edit the interface wlan1 in Wireless->WiFi Interfaces

• Set the Mode in the Wireless section

  • ap bridge for PtmP AP (master)

  • bridge for PtP AP (master)

  • station for PtP or PtmP station (slave)

• Set the SSID
  • for a 5GHz AP:

ap-<direction>.<location>.ffgraz.net

• for PtP Links:

<location1>-<location2>.ffgraz.net
location1 shold be the AP, location2 the station

• Set the Frequency:

  • TODO

60GHz setup

• Edit the interface wlan60-1 in Wireless->W60G

• Set the Mode in the Wireless section

  • ap bridge for PtmP AP (master)

  • bridge for PtP AP (master)

  • station for PtP or PtmP station (slave)

• Set the SSID
  • for a 60GHz AP:

ap-<direction>.<location>.ffgraz.net

• for PtP Links:

<location1>-<location2>.ffgraz.net
location1 shold be the AP, location2 the station

• Set the Frequency:

  • Warning: Frequency can be set to values not supported by the device. Make sure to set a supported frequency otherwise you might lock yourself out by disconnecting a remote device. Use the Safe Mode feature if in doubt.

  • The range of a link highly depends on the frequency because of RF attenuation of oxygen.
  • For efficient use of channels, try the shortest-range channels first.
  • Frequencies in order from high to low attenuation (shorter to longer links):
    • 60480MHz
    • 62640MHz
    • 58320MHz
    • 66960MHz
  • On devices in AP mode (master), it is recommended to set a fixed frequency to avoid interference with other transmitters on the same site.

  • On devices in station mode (slave), the auto setting is useful as it scans all channels. This way the frequency can be changed on the AP without having to reconfigure the station. This automatic scanning can be a disadvantage for longer links that might be interrupted more often, as reconnecting will take longer.

• Set the Region: Some frequencies are only allowed in some regions