Select your router in the list and then choose the RouterOS package

Press '1' - boot Ethernet once, then NANDīrowse to the folder location of your 'routeros.npk' package downloaded in Step 4. Issue the following in the Serial Console RouterBOOT menu: Step 8 (No Serial Port - Skip this Step): A few seconds later you should see Ethernet port 1 led come onĪnd your device will show up in Netinstall. Release the reset button when the ‘ACT’ led goes out (it will flash for a while

Hold the reset button whilst applying power to the Router. Ensure your PC has a static or DHCP address on the same subnet as the Boot Server configured above. IP Address on the same subnet as your PC / Network.Ĭonnect the RouterBOARD Ethernet port 1 to your PC / Network. You only have about 2-3 seconds to hit any key to enterĭownload the RouterOS Upgrade package and corresponding Netinstall files from the MikroTik Website (I have chosen the latest version as of writing v6.46): Įxtract and Run Netinstall and select ‘Net booting’. Plug your serial cable into your RouterBOARD. Serial line to connect to: COM1 (Serial Port found in Device Manager) Port for your serial port - you can find this under the 'Ports' section of your 'Device Manager' in Windows). Netinstall using a RouterBOARD without a Serial Port - Start at Step 4.Ĭonfigure PuTTy for MikroTik Serial Console access (Ensure you select the correct COM Netinstall using a RouterBOARD with a Serial Port - Start at Step 1. In this article, we will explain how to perform a Netinstall on a MikroTik RouterBOARD with or without a serial port.

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