Winbox is a native program that allows you to administer your Mikrotik RouterOS in a more user-friendly way than using the command line. It can be used to monitor all the incoming and outgoing traffic, including downloads and uploads, as well as to transfer files from and to your router. It is easy to install and has a small footprint on your computer, making it an indispensable tool for RouterOS administrators.
Winbox can be downloaded from the official Mikrotik website. Once installed, it can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection and an active network connection. You can also use the Winbox program to monitor your Mikrotik router remotely. The program is free and provides a wide variety of features to make your job easier. However, there are some things you should keep in mind when using this tool.
In order to get started, you need to have a computer with Windows and an active network connection. Then, you should connect the computer to your router via an Ethernet cable or through a switch. After that, you can run the Winbox program (download from above) and click the [...] button. Once you do, it will display a list of all the devices in your network that have been configured with the Winbox application. Then, you can select the device you want to configure from the list and click on its MAC address.
After that, you can begin to modify the settings of the router according to your needs. You can also change the IP address of the router, and you can change other information fields if necessary. You can even change the login password of your router if you have one.
The next step is to save your changes by clicking on the OK button. Once you have done this, you can start using your new router and monitoring its performance. You should be aware that using a MAC connection is not recommended as it uses broadcasting and may cause unexplained disconnects from time to time. Therefore, it is advisable to use an IP connection instead.
Once you have logged in, you can use the drag-and-drop functionality to move files to and from your router. You can also download files by right-clicking on them.
Another great feature of Winbox is its ability to continuously track all interface, queue and firewall rule traffic in real-time. You can also view monitoring graphs of ethernet traffic. This is a very useful tool that can help you troubleshoot your network in a more efficient manner.
In addition, you can also use the COPY button to copy an item in Winbox and duplicate it on another router. For example, you can use this button to copy a dynamic PPPoE server interface into a static interface. You can also use this feature to transfer a managed router from one workstation to another.
Another useful function of Winbox is its ability to discover neighboring routers that are connected to it. It can display a list of IPv4 addresses and their BGP AS paths as well as the MAC address of the router itself. In addition, it can also enable a detailed mode, in which all parameters are displayed in columns.