To install MikroTik software on Windows, follow these steps:

Video Tutorial guidelines:

• Installation of Mikrotik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRX4j3KGgCU
• Configure Mikrotik to Windows (Filipino dub): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yRFXmdtjaM

1. Choose the MikroTik Software

MikroTik provides different software solutions. The two main options for Windows users are:

• WinBox (for managing MikroTik devices)
• RouterOS (CHR - Cloud Hosted Router) (if you want to run a virtualized MikroTik router)

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Installing WinBox (MikroTik Configuration Tool)

WinBox is a GUI-based utility to configure MikroTik routers.

Steps to Install WinBox:

1. Download WinBox

   • Go to the official MikroTik website: https://mikrotik.com/download
   • Download the latest WinBox.exe file.

2. Run WinBox

   • Double-click the WinBox.exe file (no installation is needed).
   • Connect to your MikroTik device using its IP address or MAC address.
   • Enter login credentials (default: admin, no password).

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Installing MikroTik RouterOS (CHR) on Windows Using Virtualization

If you want to install and run MikroTik RouterOS (CHR - Cloud Hosted Router) on Windows, you must use a virtual machine (VM).

Steps to Install MikroTik RouterOS in Windows (Using VirtualBox)

1. Download MikroTik CHR

   • Visit https://mikrotik.com/download
   • Download the CHR Virtual Machine (RAW disk image or VHD) file.

2. Install Virtualization Software

   • Download and install VirtualBox from https://www.virtualbox.org/

3. Create a Virtual Machine

   • Open VirtualBox and click New.
   • Set a name (e.g., "MikroTik Router").
   • Choose Linux as the type and Other Linux (64-bit) as the version.
   • Allocate at least 256 MB RAM.
   • Choose Use an existing virtual hard disk file and select the CHR image.

4. Start the CHR VM

   • Click Start to boot RouterOS.
   • Login using:

     Username: admin
     Password: (leave blank)
     

   • To enable a license, run the command:

     /system license print
     

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Alternative: Install RouterOS Using NetInstall

If you want to install RouterOS on a PC (turning it into a MikroTik router), you can use NetInstall.

Steps:

1. Download NetInstall from [MikroTik Downloads](https://mikrotik.com/download).
2. Boot your PC using a NetInstall USB or PXE boot.
3. Select the RouterOS package and install it.

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Conclusion

• For configuring MikroTik routers, use WinBox (simple, no installation needed).
• For running MikroTik RouterOS on Windows, use a virtual machine with CHR.
• For installing RouterOS on a dedicated PC, use NetInstall.