| Feature | Quick Setup (Web) | WinBox (Windows/ Wine) | CLI (Terminal) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 minute | 5 minutes | 10 minutes+ | | Safety | Medium (misses firewall rules) | High | Highest | | Features accessible | 10% | 90% | 100% | | Link required | http://192.168.88.1 | Download from MikroTik.com | SSH/Telnet |

Plug your computer into any other port (e.g., Port 2 ) using an Ethernet cable.

: Avoid using the default "admin" username; create a new user under System > Users .

The menu is the fastest way to set up a MikroTik router, accessible via a web browser at the default address 192.168.88.1 . This single-page wizard allows you to configure internet connectivity, Wi-Fi settings, and basic security without navigating deep into the RouterOS menus. Step 1: Physical Connection