802.11 a/b/g/n
This section covers MikroTik 802.11 a/b/g/n devices (and any 802.11ac device running the wireless package), configured through the /interface/wireless menu (the wireless driver package) — the only option on MIPS-based devices.
This menu is also where the MikroTik-specific, throughput-oriented features live — Nstreme and Nv2 (TDMA), WDS, and HWMP+ mesh — as well as the original CAPsMAN (/caps-man) controller.
Some 802.11ac devices can instead run the new /interface/wifi menu via the wifi-qcom-ac package — see Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) to choose. WPA3 and fast roaming are only available through the new menu.
CAPsMAN
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HWMPplus mesh
This page documents the HWMP+ mesh protocol in MikroTik RouterOS, a layer-2 routing solution for wireless mesh networks using Hybrid Wireless Mesh Protocol. It covers interface properties, port configurations, FDB status, and includes an example of dynamic WDS link integration.
Interworking Profiles
This page describes MikroTik RouterOS interworking profiles for wireless networks, enabling devices to exchange information via IEEE 802.11u and Hotspot 2.0 standards. It details configuration properties like network types, ANQP elements, and venue information to enhance client device selection and security.
Nv2
Nv2 is a MikroTik proprietary wireless protocol using TDMA for efficient media access in PtMP networks, supporting both Atheros 802.11n and legacy devices without hardware upgrades. It offers dynamic rate selection, QoS, encryption, RADIUS auth, and synchronization features but is incompatible with other wireless protocols.
Spectral scan
The Spectral Scan feature in MikroTik RouterOS allows continuous monitoring and visualization of wireless spectrum activity, including interference detection across 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands using spectral snapshots with 10MHz increments, while offering console commands for detailed analysis and integration with The Dude network monitoring tool.
VLANs on Wireless
This page explains how to configure VLANs on MikroTik RouterOS wireless interfaces, enabling Layer2 segmentation between different Virtual APs and networks. It includes setup examples for isolating Guest and Work APs using VLAN interfaces, bridge configurations with VLAN filtering, and security profile setups.
Wireless Interface
RouterOS wireless interface supports IEEE 802.11 standards with comprehensive features including multiple modes (client, AP, bridge), encryption protocols, channel width adjustments, and advanced transmission settings for optimal wireless network performance.
Wireless Troubleshooting
This page explains how to troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues in MikroTik RouterOS by enabling and analyzing detailed debug logs for client connections, disconnections, and security events like MIC failures or radar detection.