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MikroTik unveils new RouterOS development cycle
[adrotate banner=”4″] As we all patiently await the release of RouterOS (RoS) v7 beta, MikroTik has announced a change in the way RoS development is organized. There will now be three different...
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MikroTik CCR1072-1G-8S+ Review – update on Part 3 – Throughput
[adrotate banner=”4″] Breaking the 80 Gbps barrier!!! The long wait for real-world 1072 performance numbers is almost over – the last two VMWARE server chassis we needed to push the full 80 Gpbs...
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MikroTik CCR1072-1G-8S+ Review – Part 3 – 80 Gbps Throughput testing
[adrotate banner=”5″] [metaslider id=249] The 80 Gbps barrier has finally been broken (and yes we are rounding up) !!!! Well at least it has been reached by someone other than MikroTik. It’s taken us...
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10 Gbps of Layer 2 throughput is possible using MikroTik’s EoIP tunnel.
[adrotate banner=”5″] [metaslider id=282] Getting to 10 Gbps using EoIP The EoIP tunnel protocol is one of the more popular features we see deployed in MikroTik routers. It is useful anywhere a...
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MikroTik – CCR1072-1G-8S+ – PPPoE testing preview – 30,000 connections and...
[adrotate banner=”5″] Why we chose PPPoE as the next test First of all, thanks to everyone for all the positive feedback, comments and questions about the CCR1072-1G-8S+ testing we have been...
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Cisco to MikroTik – command translation – BGP
In the world of network engineering, learning a new syntax can challenging especially if you need a lot of detail quickly. The command structure for RouterOS can be a bit challenging sometimes if you...
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Put 500,000+ BGP routes in your lab network!!! Download this VM and become...
[adrotate banner=”5″] Happy New Year and welcome to the VM you can punish your routers with Hello from stubarea51.net and Happy New Year! We are back from the holidays and recharged with lots of new...
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ISP Architechture – MPLS Overview, Design and Implementation for WISPs
Recently, I was fortunate enough to be invited by Brian Horn with WISPA.org to teach a session at WISP America 2016 in Lousiville, KY. We had the class on Tuesday, March 15th 2016 and the turnout and...
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Photos leaked for new CCR-6506-96G-48S-16S+
So photos have been leaked (we can’t say from where exactly) for the newest experimental router from MikroTik. We don’t know much about it yet except it will be the largest router MikroTik has ever...
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The importance of situational awareness for network engineers
In another life, not too long ago, I spent a number of years in civilian and military law enforcement. When going through just about any kind of tactical training, one of the recurring themes they...
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WISP Design: Using OSPF to build a transit fabric over unequal links
Defining the problem – unused capacity One of the single greatest challenges if you have ever owned, operated or designed a WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) is using all of the available...
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MikroTik RouterOS new feature – Loop Protect
‘Loop Protect’ – New feature in 6.37rc24 Long-time MikroTik users have been after better loop prevention mechanisms for quite a while now. Rapid STP within bridges was the only feature available up...
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A network geek pilgrimage – Networking Field Day 14
What is Networking Field Day? Networking Field Day 14 or #NFD14 is almost upon us! I am heading to sunny San Jose, California to drink from the fire hose of data – the heavens will part and rain down...
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Whitebox networking – coming soon to an edge near you?
What is whitebox networking and why is it important? A brief history of the origins of whitebox One of the many interesting conversations to come out of my recent trip to Network Field Day 14 (NFD14)...
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WISP Design – Using eBGP and OSPF transit fabric for traffic engineering
One of the latest designs we have been working on at IP ArchiTechs is using eBGP and an OSPF transit fabric to provide traffic engineering and load balancing. If you missed this presentation at the...
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WISP/FISP Design – Building your future MPLS network with whitebox switching.
The role of whitebox in a WISP/FISP MPLS core Whitebox, if you aren’t familiar with it, is the idea of separating the network operating system and switching hardware into commodity elements that can...
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Preview: Networking Field Day Exclusive with Aruba (HPE) – The 8400 core switch
Back to Silicon Valley! As a network type, it’s hard not to be excited when heading to a Networking Field Day event. I joined then NFD club by attending NFD14 and have been hooked ever since. Not...
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Cisco to MikroTik – command translation – OSPF
In the world of network engineering, learning a new syntax for a NOS can be overwhelming if you need a specific set of config in a short timeframe. The command structure for RouterOS can be a bit...
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WISP Design – Building Highly Available VPLS for Public Subnets
What is VPLS? Virtual Private LAN Service or VPLS is a Layer 2 overlay or tunnel that allows for the encapsulation of ethernet frames (with or without VLAN tags) over an MPLS network....
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Cisco to MikroTik – MPLS
About the Cisco to MikroTik series One of the hardest things to do quickly in network engineering, is learn a new syntax for a NOS. Especially if you have a tight deadline and need to stand up...
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WISP Design – OSPF “Leapfrog” path for traffic engineering
Introduction One challenge that every WISP owner or operator has faced is how to leverage unused bandwidth on a backup path to generate more revenue. For networks that have migrated to MPLS and BGP,...
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StubArea51.net has a whitebox/disaggregated networking Facebook group!
We have a Facebook group! If you’re into whitebox, disaggregated or commodity networking, come join the StubArea51.net Facebook group! All network geeks are welcome Whitebox/Disaggregated Networking...
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ISP Design – Building production MPLS networks with IP Infusion’s OcNOS.
Moving away from incumbent network vendors One of the challenges service providers have faced in the last decade is lowering the cost per port or per MB while maintaining the same level of...
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The one thing private equity firms typically overlook when funding startup...
. Funding a new WISP There are a number of ways to fund a startup Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP), but the two we most commonly see as network engineering consultants at IP ArchiTechs are...
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MikroTik ISP Design: Building an 802.1q trunk between sites using VPLS and S-tag
Use Case ISPs that use MikroTik are always looking for new ways to deliver services to customers and expand their offerings. Delivering Layer 2 at scale for customers is a design challenge that comes...
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WISP Design – An overview of adding IPv6 to your WISP
The challenge of adding IPv6 to your WISP IPv6 is one of those technologies that can feel pretty overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Many of the same ideas and concepts learned in IPv4 networking...
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Cisco to MikroTik – Switching and VLANs
About the Cisco to MikroTik series One of the most difficult configuration challenges for MikroTik equipment seems to be switching and VLANs in the CRS series. Admittedly, the revamp of VLAN...
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WISP Design – Migrating from Bridged to Routed
TFW adding the 301st subscriber to your bridged WISP…. Why are bridged networks so popular? Getting an ISP network started can be a daunting task. Especially, if you don’t have a networking...
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Juniper to MikroTik – MPLS and VPNv4 interop
Juniper to MikroTik – a new series Previously, I’ve written a number of articles that compared syntax between Cisco and MikroTik and have received some great feedback on them. As such, I decided to...
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MikroTik – RouterOSv7 first look – VxLAN
VxLAN support added in 7.0beta5 MikroTik announced VxLAN support on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th) of 2020. This is a significant feature addition for RouterOSv7 as it will pave the way for a number of...
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Starting a WISP: guide to selecting a routing architecture
Understanding the choices – why is routing design so important? Routing is the foundation of every IP network. Even a router as small as the one in your home has a routing table and makes routing...
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Remote workers – rapid and cost-effective VPN scale with ZeroTier, OPNSense...
Overview This would probably be a relevant topic on any given day in the world of IT, but given the current global pandemic due to COVID-19 (aka coronavirus), it’s become especially important. IT...
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Conference Preview: WISP Virtual Summit 2020
photo credit: Jeff Little It seems like ages ago that we blocked out time in our schedules to fly to technical conferences and immerse ourselves with great people and content for an entire week. In...
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MikroTik – RouterOSv7 first look – L3 ASIC performance testing
When MikroTik announced the CRS3xx series switches a few years ago, one of the most exciting aspects of that news release was the prospect of L3 forwarding in hardware on very inexpensive devices.A...
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MikroTik – RouterOSv7 first look – Dynamic routing with IPv6 and OSPFv3/BGP
If you missed it, take a look at MikroTik’s video on RouterOS v7 routing performance and changes. Overview One of the long awaited benefits of RouterOS version 7 is a new routing protocol stack that...
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Juniper to MikroTik – BGP commands
About the Juniper to MikroTik series In the world of network engineering, learning a new syntax for a NOS can be daunting if you need a specific config quickly. Juniper is a popular option for...
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Juniper To MikroTik – OSPF Commands
About the Juniper to MikroTik Series In the world of network engineering, learning a new syntax for a NOS can be daunting if you need a specific config quickly. Juniper is a popular option for...
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Juniper to Mikrotik – MPLS Commands
About the Juniper to MikroTik series In the world of network engineering, learning a new syntax for a NOS can be daunting if you need a specific config quickly. Juniper is a popular option for...
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MikroTik CRS404-96s-8q-rm
Moving into Chassis form factors We are starting to see some larger footprints, speeds and power consumption from MikroTik and have a copy of the latest data sheet for the recently announced...
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MikroTik – RouterOSv7 first look – MLAG on CRS 3xx switches
What is MLAG? Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group or MLAG is an idea that’s been around for a while. It allows for the ability to form LACP channels across multiple physical switches. Wikipedia shows...
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MikroTik RouterOS – v7.0.3 stable (chateau) and status of general release
If you don’t already use it, the MIkroTik v7 BETA forum (forum.mikrotik.com) is a fantastic source of information When will stable be released? This is the million dollar question. Technically, it...
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WISP cheat sheet for MPLS/VPLS MTU
A guide for working with MTU and MPLS in a Wireless ISP MPLS/VPLS MTU math can be complicated and is always a struggle to unravel. To make it a little easier and put it into a WISP context, I designed...
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MikroTik – RouterOSv7 first look – feedback on routing filters
Overview Routing filters have been a hot topic lately in the world of RouterOSv7. The first implementation of routing filters in ROSv7 was difficult to work with and documented in the two articles...
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ISP Design Guide: Separation of network functions – introduction and overview
PDF link is here A reference guide for new & existing ISPs that need to understand network functions and separation. “How do I add redundancy?” “How do I scale?”“How do I reduce downtime and...
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MikroTik – RouterOS v7 – BGP performance testing for full tables
MikroTik has come a long way since the first release of RouterOS v7 beta. One of the long-awaited features is improved BGP performance and the ability to leverage multiple CPU cores. Testing BGP...
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MikroTik – ROSv7 – VPLS over IPv6 MPLS with LDPv6
The great migration IPv6 adoption has really picked up in the last 12 months and MikroTik RouterOSv7 development is no exception. Dual stack networks are still the most common and easiest to initially...
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WISP/FISP Design: Switch Centric (SWC) Topology
IP ArchiTechs switch centric core being built in the Denver DC. Dec 2018 Overview This is an article i’ve wanted to write for a long time. In the last decade, the work that we have done at...
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MikroTik ROS 7.14beta8 released
MikroTik Routers and Wireless – SoftwareRouterOS continues to mature as we move through the versions in the teens.When we transitioned between ROSv5 and ROSv6 in the early 2010s, it was right around...
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MikroTik ROSv7 cheat sheets – OSPFv2/v3 LSAs
When troubleshooting OSPF in MikroTik, it’s often helpful to look at the LSAs to determine the root cause of an issue. However, MikroTik’s LSA names don’t always match up to the language used in RFCs...
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MikroTik ROSv7 Cheat Sheets – OSPFv2/v3 standard area LSA propagation.
When learning how to use OSPF with MikroTik, it can sometimes be difficult to understand how the different LSA types flow between areas.In MikroTik’s OSPF documentation they briefly cover the LSA for...
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