Mikrotik Setup
Prerequisites
What you need to have ready before configuring WiZone on MikroTik.
Before starting the WiZone setup, make sure the following are already in place on your MikroTik:
Network Requirements
| # | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ | MikroTik has internet access | Default route to ISP gateway working |
| ✅ | An interface ready for the Wi-Fi AP | e.g. ether5, bridge-wifi, or any interface connected to your AP |
| ✅ | DHCP server running on that interface | So Wi-Fi clients receive an IP address |
| ✅ | Know the gateway IP of that interface | e.g. 172.16.0.1 — you will need this in Stage 4 and Stage 5 |
Note the values you'll need
Before continuing, note down:
| Value | Example | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi interface name | ether5 / bridge-wifi | Stage 4 — Hotspot Setup |
| Gateway IP of Wi-Fi subnet | 172.16.0.1 | Stage 4 — Hotspot, Stage 5 — HTTPS |
Network design — which ports, subnets, and bridge layout to use — is up to your site. This guide does not prescribe a specific topology.
Once these are ready, proceed to Stage 2 — WireGuard Tunnel.