Training Details

Training Outline

MTCNA Training Modules:

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1. Introduction to MikroTik RouterOS & RouterBOARD

• Overview of RouterOS: MikroTik’s operating system for routers and networking devices.
• Introduction to RouterBOARD: MikroTik’s hardware platform.
• Basic device setup and configuration.
• Access methods: WinBox, WebFig, and CLI (Command Line Interface).

2. IP Addressing and Subnetting

• Understanding IP Addressing and the concepts of CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing).
• Subnetting techniques for creating smaller networks.
• Assigning IP addresses to interfaces.
• Configuring DHCP: Setting up DHCP server, assigning IPs to clients.
• Static IP configuration: Manual IP configuration on interfaces.

3. Basic Routing

• Static Routing: Setting up static routes on MikroTik routers.
• Routing table: Understanding and managing the routing table.
• Route lookup process: How the router selects the best route.
• Introduction to Dynamic Routing:
  • OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and RIP (Routing Information Protocol).
  • Configuration of dynamic routing protocols.

4. Bridging and Switching

• Bridging interfaces: Configuring bridges to connect multiple networks.
• VLAN configuration: Understanding Virtual LANs (VLANs) and their setup on MikroTik devices.
• Layer 2 forwarding: How switches handle Ethernet frames.

5. Firewall Configuration

• Firewall basics: Setting up basic firewall rules.
• Filtering traffic: Accept, drop, and reject rules.
• NAT (Network Address Translation): Configuring masquerading for internet access.
• Address Lists: Using address lists to create firewall rules for specific subnets or IP ranges.

6. Wireless Networks

• MikroTik Wireless Configuration: Setting up wireless access points (AP mode) and client mode.
• Wireless Security: Setting up WPA/WPA2 encryption and MAC filtering for network protection.
• Wireless interface modes: AP, Station, and Bridge modes.
• Signal strength and performance optimization.

7. Traffic Management (QoS)

• Simple Queues: Basic bandwidth management.
• Queue Trees: More advanced traffic shaping and prioritization.
• Configuring bandwidth limits per user or service.
• Packet marking for advanced QoS features.

8. VPN and Tunneling

• PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): Setting up a PPPoE server and client.
• PPTP, L2TP, SSTP: Configuring VPNs for remote access or site-to-site connections.
• VPN encryption: Configuring secure VPN tunnels.

9. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Ping and Traceroute: Basic network diagnostics.
• Torch: Real-time traffic analyzer for troubleshooting network issues.
• Packet Sniffer: Capturing network packets for deeper analysis.
• Netwatch: Monitoring network devices and triggering actions on availability changes.
• Logs and system messages: Using logs for troubleshooting issues and keeping track of network events.