System Information and Utilities
System information and utilities documentation covers RouterOS device identity, files, clock, NTP, scheduler, services, fetch, email, neighbor discovery, interface lists, and related system tools. Use this section to manage device-level settings and utilities.
Clock
The page describes MikroTik RouterOS clock configuration, detailing time zone settings including automatic detection and manual adjustments, GMT offsets, daylight saving rules, and warnings about internal clock reliability.
Device-mode
The device-mode feature restricts router access and limits configuration options to enhance security, available in advanced, home, basic, or ros modes depending on device type and RouterOS version. Changes require physical confirmation via power cycle or button press, with limited update attempts to prevent unauthorized mode changes.
The E-mail tool in RouterOS enables sending emails directly from the device using SMTP with plain authentication or TLS encryption, supporting scheduled backups and customizable email content. It allows configuration of SMTP servers, authentication details, encryption settings, and attachment handling through the `/tool/e-mail` submenu.
Fetch
Fetch is a RouterOS utility for transferring files via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, and SFTP with configurable authentication, compression, redirects, and variable storage options. It supports both download/upload modes and VRF integration for targeted transfers.
Files
The File menu in MikroTik RouterOS allows managing user space files, including creating/editing/deleting files and directories, viewing package details for .npk files, and storing critical files in the 'flash' directory to persist after reboot. It supports file size up to 60KB and provides warnings about RAM disk behavior, write-back caching, and compressed file storage.
Identity
The page documents configuring the System Identity in MikroTik RouterOS, which sets a unique identifier for network communication and services like DHCP. It explains how to set the identity via CLI or SNMP, with a warning about the 64-character limit.
Interface Lists
Interface Lists in RouterOS allow defining sets of interfaces for simplified management across various configurations. The main menu lists predefined and custom interface lists, while the member sub-menu handles statically configured members. Dynamic interfaces are automatically included or excluded based on flags, and bridges require careful handling to avoid unintended behavior.
IP packing
IP Packing enables packet aggregation and compression on network links in RouterOS, requiring symmetric configuration with discovery protocol enabled. It supports different actions like simple aggregation or compression of headers and payload, with warnings about potential latency increases.
Neighbor discovery
Neighbor discovery protocols enable detection of devices using MNDP, CDP, or LLDP in Layer2 domains, displaying connected neighbors' IP/MAC addresses and interfaces. Configuration options include protocol selection, discovery interval adjustments, and LLDP TLVs for QoS and VLAN sharing.
Note
The system note feature in RouterOS allows users to assign custom text messages displayed upon login, with options to show them at CLI or FTP logins and configure their content through the `/system/note` menu or via an uploaded file.
NTP
RouterOS documentation for NTP covers client and server configurations including enabled modes, server lists with IPv4/IPv6 support, VRF settings, authentication keys, and status monitoring like frequency drift and synced stratum. It also warns about using local clock for precision timing and lists NTP log messages.
Partitions
RouterOS allows repartitioning NAND flash on compatible devices to enable multiple OS installations with automatic fallback, ensuring system reliability during upgrades. The feature supports up to 8 partitions, requires minimum storage sizes, and includes commands for managing active partitions, cloning configurations, and restoring backups.
Precision Time Protocol
MikroTik RouterOS documentation introduces Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for sub-microsecond clock synchronization across networks, supporting IEEE 1588-2008 with hardware timestamping and multiple profile options including 802.1AS, AES67, G.8275.1, and SMPTE for specialized industries.
Scheduler
The MikroTik RouterOS scheduler enables timed execution of scripts, allowing precise control over when and how often tasks run. It supports interval-based or one-time execution, with properties like start time, interval duration, and script event names.
Services
This page documents the IP/Services section in MikroTik RouterOS, detailing default services like Telnet, FTP, SSH, and WinBox along with their configuration properties such as address restrictions, ports, TLS versions, and session limits. It provides examples for managing service access control.
TFTP
The TFTP page describes MikroTik RouterOS's implementation of the Trivial File Transfer Protocol, detailing configuration options for TFTP server access rules including IP address ranges, filename handling, block size limits, and regular expression support for client requests.
UPS
UPS monitor feature for APC UPS units supports serial/USB connections, enabling graceful power outage handling with hibernate and safe reboot capabilities. It monitors battery status, runs tests, logs power changes, and requires manual installation via ups.npk package.
Wake on LAN
Wake on LAN (WoL) enables powering on remote devices via UDP Magic Packet sent to their MAC address, requiring proper interface and hardware configuration.