
If your computer doesnt have a serial port, you will need a USB to serial adapter. The MikroTik router and its power supply (or a 24V PoE supply).Īn Internet connection or the appropriate Commotion software image. Materials Supplies Needed To install Commotion, you will need the following items on-hand. If these steps do not work for you, or if you have a router that failed to properly flash Commotion or will not respond in any way, then please see the section. The installation process should take about an hour, or longer.

The guide assumes you are familiar with Linux and working on the command line. The instructions for installing Commotion on MikroTik devices are much more complicated than those for Ubiquiti or TP-Link hardware. Installing Commotion on your router instead will add new features to your router, including the ability to mesh with other routers that use Commotion. MikroTik hardware comes from the factory installed with their custom software, called RouterOS - just like a new computer usually comes with Microsoft Windows or Mac OSX installed. The software is an alternative operating system, similar to Linux for your home or office computer. We have written this guide because the Open Technology Institute is expanding Commotion router software support for MikroTik routers. If you have a new, in-the-box MikroTik device, this guide is for you. Introduction This document contains a step-by-step process for installing the Commotion software on MikroTik routers.

Unpack the MikroTik router and install the external antennas (if the unit has them). Note: Make sure that the modem you are using is sikenali by Mikrotik OS.Ī complete list of modems that have been recognized by the OS Mikrotik at. PPP Dial-Out To enter the Username, Password and APN from our provider, our input interface ppp-out1 that have been made by Mikrotik. Things we need to check the return is the system resource usb.įor devices that are supported Mikrotik, usually a new USB device will appear automatically.
