Troubleshooting on MikroTik: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Check Network Connectivity

• Use the ping command to verify connectivity to specific hosts or IP addresses:

  /ping 8.8.8.8
  

   

• Observe the responses to ensure successful pings.

2. Log Files

• Review the router’s log files:

  /log print
  

   

• Look for any errors, warnings, or critical events.

3. Torch (Real-Time Traffic Monitoring)

• Monitor traffic on specific interfaces using the Torch tool:

  /tool torch interface=ether1
  

   

• Identify bandwidth hogs or unusual patterns.

4. Packet Sniffer

• Capture network packets for analysis:

  /tool sniffer set filter-stream=yes
  /tool sniffer start
  

   

• Filter by protocol, source, or destination.

5. Bandwidth Test

• Measure throughput between two MikroTik devices:

  /tool bandwidth-test 192.168.1.2 direction=both
  

   

6. Profiler

• Identify resource-intensive processes or scripts:

  /tool profile start
  /tool profile stop