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Hands-on tutorials from a network engineer — MikroTik, OpenWrt, VPNs and AI tools for sysadmins. Every post pairs with a video on the channel.
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With OpenWrt, you can block advertising and tracking domains across your network using the Adblock package, without installing a separate Pi-hole server or configuring ad blockers on individual device
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With the release of MikroTik RouterOS 7.25, WinBox 3 can no longer connect to routers running this version. MikroTik now requires WinBox 4.3 or newer. In this video, I explain what changed in RouterOS
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Can AI reverse engineer an application without its original source code and build a similar one? That's what I wanted to test using Reverse Engineer Anything (REA), an open-source GitHub project, and
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Manage multiple MikroTik routers from one dashboard using **MikroTik CMR (Centralized Management for RouterOS)**. In this hands-on tutorial, I'll show you how to set up a CMR controller, connect Mikro
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What makes them different from AI chatbots and traditional automation workflows? In this video, I explain how AI agents work behind the scenes, from large language models (LLMs) and tool calling to th
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Can you use Google Drive as remote backup storage for your Linux server? In this video, I test exactly that using Rclone, an open-source tool for transferring files between local systems and cloud sto
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In this video, I show you how to customize a MikroTik HotSpot login page and replace the default login screen with a clean, modern, branded design. MikroTik HotSpot is a useful feature for providing a
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In this video, I test whether Claude AI can actually configure a MikroTik router. Instead of manually configuring RouterOS myself, I give Claude SSH access to a MikroTik router and let it build a comp
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In this video, I build a complete personal portfolio website with AI and deploy it for free on Cloudflare. The goal is to create a professional, modern, and responsive personal website without using a
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OpenWrt 25.12 brings some important changes, including one of the biggest changes in recent OpenWrt releases: the move from OPKG to APK. In this video, I take a look at what's new in OpenWrt 25.12, wh
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RouterOS now includes a built-in Reverse Proxy. In this hands-on lab, we’ll publish three web applications with different domains over HTTPS using a single public IP address.
A step-by-step guide to running an OpenConnect VPN server (ocserv) as a container on MikroTik RouterOS. Covers networking, firewall rules, user management, and the gotchas most guides skip.
A no-hype guide to running your own V2Ray server on a VPS using Docker and 3x-ui.
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Learn how to host a website on your MikroTik router using Nginx containers. A humanized, step-by-step guide for networking, mounts, and HTTPS.
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A simple guide on using the OpenWRT “Join Network” feature to set up a OpenWRT WiFi repeater and eliminate dead zones.
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Learn how to block ads network-wide using the native MikroTik AdList feature in RouterOS 7.15+. No Pi-hole or containers needed for a cleaner network!
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Still using old landlines? Learn how VoIP and UCaaS work, the difference between SIP and RTP, and why your voice is now just another digital data packet.
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Instead of throwing away your old hardware, you can replace its limited “factory firmware” with OpenWrt—an open-source, Linux-based operating system
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In this OpenWrt tutorial, I show you how to set up a high-performance WireGuard VPN and configure your router to route all outbound internet traffic through a secure tunnel. This setup is the ultimate
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We’ve all been there: a friend comes over and asks for the Wi-Fi password, and suddenly your mind goes blank. You’re already connected, so you…
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Windows 11 feeling slow? Check out these 13 easy tips to boost performance instantly. From transparency effects to power plans, let’s get your PC flying again.
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In this MikroTik tutorial, I show you how to set up a MikroTik Cloud Server (CHR) on AWS (Amazon Web Services). AWS is the most powerful and reliable cloud provider in the world, and thanks to the AWS
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if you dig a little deeper, there are some “aha!” features that turn it into a powerhouse for support and productivity.
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By using the built-in MikroTik SMB feature, you can turn your router into a simple file server.
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In this guide, I’ll show you how to take a blank MikroTik and turn it into a fully functional, secure gateway.
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In this MikroTik tutorial, I address one of the most requested topics for RouterOS v7: setting up a high-performance WireGuard VPN and managing traffic flow. You will learn how to not only establish a
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In this MikroTik tutorial, I show you how to set up a MikroTik Cloud Server on DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean is a high-quality and affordable cloud provider, but they don’t offer RouterOS in their defaul
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Running a MikroTik router in the cloud gives you incredible flexibility for VPNs, routing, and lab environments.
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Automate your MikroTik TX power to increase signal range during the day and improve router health at night with this simple script.
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In this MikroTik tutorial, I address a common challenge for many RouterOS users: limited internal storage. You will learn how to install the specialized ROSE (RouterOS Enterprise) package and configur
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In this MikroTik tutorial, you will learn the essential steps to configure the powerful, built-in DLNA Media Server feature, turning your MikroTik router into the ultimate home media hub! DLNA (Digita
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In this essential MikroTik tutorial, you'll learn how to set up your own Remote Access VPN Server that works perfectly without a Public IP Address—the definitive answer to the massive CG-NAT problem!
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In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to run Uptime Kuma container on MikroTik Router! We will use the MikroTik Container package to host Uptime Kuma—a powerful, free, and self-hosted monito