How to Configure Mikrotik Router Access Point Settings
The Mikrotik Router Access Point Settings plays a crucial role in creating a seamless and secure Wi-Fi network. In this article, we will explore how to configure a password-protected wireless access point (WAP) on a Mikrotik Wi-Fi router using the WinBox/WinFig or from the command line over SSH.
Configure Mikrotik Router as Access Point
First, let's log in to the Mikrotik router using the WinBox/WinFig. Click on the "IP" tab and then click on the " address" drop-down menu. Select "Add Address" and enter the IP address of the Mikrotik router. The default IP address is 192.168.88.1. Click on the "Apply" button to save the changes.
Next, navigate to the "Wireless" tab and select the wireless interface (for example, "wlan1") and change the "Mode" to "AP," which stands for Access Point. This will configure the wireless interface to act as an access point.
Set SSID and Security Settings
Now, let's set the SSID (network name) and security settings for the access point. Click on the "Wireless" tab and select the wireless interface (for example, "wlan1"). In the "Basic" section, click on the "SSID" field and enter a unique SSID for your network.
Next, navigate to the "Security" section and select the authentication type as "WPA2 PSK" or "WPA-PSK (AES)." Then, enter a strong password for your wireless network and click on the "Apply" button to save the changes.
