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Mikrotik bandwidth limitation
2024-02-11
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To create bandwidth limitations for a client PC using a MikroTik router, you can follow these general steps:
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1. Access MikroTik RouterOS Interface:
Log in to the MikroTik router's web interface or connect to it via SSH.
2. Identify the Client PC:
Determine the IP address or MAC address of the client PC for which you want to limit the bandwidth:
3. Create a Firewall Mangle Rule:
Navigate to the "IP" menu and select "Firewall". Then, click on the "Mangle" tab.
4. Add New Mangle Rule:
Click on the "+" button to add a new mangle rule.
5. Configure Mangle Rule:
Set the following parameters:
- Chain: `output` (or `input` depending on your specific requirements)
- Protocol: `tcp` and/or `udp` (depending on your needs)
- Src. Address: IP address or MAC address of the client P
- Dst. Address: Leave blank (or specify if needed
- Action: `mark-connection`
- New Connection Mark: Specify a name for the connection mark (e.g., `limited-traffic`)
6. Create Queue Type:
Navigate to the "Queues" menu and select "Queue Types".
7. Add New Queue Type:
Click on the "+" button to add a new queue type.
8. Configure Queue Type:
Set the following parameters:
- Name: Specify a name for the queue type (e.g., `limited`)
- Rate: Set the maximum allowed bandwidth (e.g., `1M` for 1 Mbps)
- Burst Limit: Set the burst limit if needed
- Burst Threshold: Set the burst threshold if needed
- Burst Time: Set the burst time if needed
9. Create Queue:
Navigate to the "Queues" menu and select "Simple Queues".
10. Add New Queue:
Click on the "+" button to add a new queue.
11. Configure Queue:
Set the following parameters:
- Name: Specify a name for the queue (e.g., `limited-queue`)
- Target Address: IP address or MAC address of the client PC
- Target Upload/Download: Select the appropriate direction
- Max Limit: Specify the maximum allowed bandwidth (e.g., `1M` for 1 Mbps)
- Queue Type: Select the queue type created earlier (e.g., `limited`)
12. Apply Changes:
Click on "Apply" or "OK" to save the changes.
These steps should help you create bandwidth limitations for a specific client PC using a MikroTik router. However, the exact configuration may vary depending on your specific network setup and requirements. Be sure to adjust the settings as needed to achieve the desired bandwidth limitations.