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Description

The MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA) is the foundation of the MikroTik certification program and serves as the starting point for anyone looking to build networking skills using MikroTik RouterOS. Whether working in enterprise networks, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), wireless networks, or managed service environments, a strong understanding of MikroTik fundamentals is essential.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to MikroTik RouterOS through a combination of theory and hands-on lab exercises. Students will learn the core concepts required to configure, manage, and troubleshoot MikroTik routers while gaining practical experience through real-world scenarios.

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to MikroTik RouterOS
  • RouterOS Installation and Licensing
  • RouterOS Management Tools
  • Networking Fundamentals
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • DHCP Client and Server Configuration
  • DNS Configuration
  • Routing Fundamentals
  • Static Routing
  • Firewall Fundamentals
  • NAT and Port Forwarding
  • Wireless Networking Basics
  • Bridging and Switching
  • VLAN Fundamentals
  • QoS and Queue Management
  • Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools
  • RouterOS Maintenance and Backup Procedures
  • Network Troubleshooting Techniques

The course combines detailed explanations with practical lab exercises to ensure students not only understand the concepts but can also apply them in real-world environments. Labs can be completed using MikroTik hardware, MikroTik CHR, or virtual lab environments such as GNS3.

By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and confidence to deploy and manage MikroTik networks, troubleshoot common issues, and build a solid foundation for advanced MikroTik certifications.

Who this course is for
  • Engineers who want to learn how to use MikroTik products in their networks
  • Students who want to learn and be ready for the MikroTik Certified Network Associate exam
What you'll learn
  • Understand the outline of the MikroTik Certified Network Associate course
  • Understand what is MikroTik and where it is located
  • Understand the difference between RouterOS and RouterBOARD
  • Know how to get 1st access on the MikroTik router using WebFig
  • Understand how to use Quick Set to make your router working
  • Understand the usage of the Winbox utility to connect to the router via MAC address
  • Understand the difference between Telnet and SSH and how to use them to connect to the MikroTik router
  • Understand the basic command line syntax's on MikroTik terminal
  • Know how to connect the MikroTik router to the internet
  • Understand how to configure DHCP client
  • Understand how to share internet to the LAN PCs using the NAT
  • Be able to troubleshoot internet connection problem on your MikroTik router and your LAN PCs
  • Know how to upgrade the RouterOS via 3 different ways
  • Understand the function of the RouterBOOT & how you can upgrade it
  • Understand how to create users and custom groups
  • Understand how to use Public and Private keys to connect via SSH
  • Managing RouterOS Services
  • Understand the difference between the Binary and export backup
  • Understand how to reset the RouterOS configuration from Winbox
  • Understand how to do Hardware reset on RouterOS routers
  • Understand how to use Netinstall to reflash the MikroTik RoutersOS
  • Understand the different type of licenses for RouterOS and CHR
  • Understand and configure DHCP Server and DHCP client
  • Understand APR and manipulate it on MikroTik (enabled, disabled, ARP-Reply)
  • Understand what is the function of the Bridge
  • Understand how and where to use Station Bridge on the Wireless
  • Have an overview idea about MikroTik Firewall
  • Understand what is the function of connection tracking and its affect to the Firewall
  • Understand what are the connection states and how to configure them correctly on the Firewall
  • Understand how to redirect all DNS queries to the MikroTik Router
  • Understand the usage of the DST-NAT
  • Know what is VPN and why it is important
  • Understand the PPTP protocol
  • Know how to configure PPTP site-to-site VPN on MikroTik RouterOS
  • Understand the SSTP protocol
  • Understand how to configure SSTP site-to-site VPN with and without certificates
  • Understand how to configure SSTP remote access VPN
  • Understand the different types of Routing
  • Understand the function of administrative distance in routing
  • Understand and configure FastTrack on IP Firewall
  • Understand and configure PPPoE Server and client
  • Understand how simple queues work
  • Know how to configure simple queues
  • Understand and configure burst on QOS
  • Configure one simple queue for the whole network (PCQ)
  • Understand and configure Burst on MikroTik
  • Configure the Router to be able to send emails
  • Monitor network and devices using Netwatch tool and use scripting to send emails as notifications
  • Understand Ping tool, Traceroute tool and CPU profile tool
  • Understand torch tool, interface monitor and graph
  • Understand wireless fundamentals
  • Understand the different wireless standards and Frequencies
  • Configure a wireless AP Bridge on MikroTik
  • Connect MikroTik Wireless station to the AP
  • Understand the access list on wireless for MAC filtering
Requirements
  • Basic networking skills
  • Knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol
  • Basic computer skills



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