Linked Capacity Plus Mikrotik Router Config

[phantom]

Anybody have any decent application notes or backup files for a MikroTik RB750 router for a Linked Capacity Plus system (2 site)?

I see the RB2011 files out in the wild, but they won't load into a RB750 (obviously.)

Thanks,
phantom

 

[zap]

Pull it for the 2011…same config different ports.

Just need the path built assuming they are directly linked via microwave.

 

[phantom]

Yeah, that's my issue.. I don't have a 2011 to load with the files to translate to a 750.

 

[zap]

You can get the config printed out as a text file. When I get back to the house I'll try and remember how it's done.

 

[phantom]

Fantastic, I appreciate the help

 

[zap]

Looks like it's a command line utility and I would assume requires active hardware to build. Looks like a VM will be needed to do some stuff.

 

[phantom]

Reading some stuff over at Mikrotik, looks like this is a binary back-up and can't be easily read. However, using the RSC format, it will save it in a readable command-line format.

Worse case; I buy a 2011 and shove the backup file into it and look at it manually. I could also do an export which lists all the settings outside of default. (as an option)

The quest continues...

 

[zap]

I happen to have a 2011 siting under my backseat of my pickup...it's a backup.

 

[phantom]

Looks like I got them working. 2 port forwards in the Firewall/NAT rules for Master and Rest Channel UDP, all is working.

On to the next one.

Thanks

 

[zap]

Good luck.

 

[PSEhub]

Please be careful when using backups from RouterOS. They are not config templates or codeplugs, they are binary bit by bit backups.

You will end up with duplicate MACs on interfaces and other issues if you aren't careful and go importing them on multiple units.

If you get handy with RouterOS CLI, just write scripts for your different common configuration tasks. This is best practice, and will work across models.

 

[phantom]

Yes indeed.

My intent of forcing a backup into a 2011 was to see the firewall and routing paths created, if any. Then step through the menus for changes from default from a functioning LCP set-up. Then use those menu changes to create a functional copy on a 750. Didn't have to in the end though.

I certainly see your point and will heed the advice.

Thanks