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Winbox uses a fast and simple GUI and is what you can use to configure your router. While it is a native win32 binary, you can run it on Linux and macOS. Since all Winbox interface functions are as close as possible mirroring the console functions, you can find no Winbox sections in the manual. Using Winbox would not help you in system configuring like MAC address change on an interface Winbox changelog. If the router doesn’t have a default configuration, there are multiple options to consider.
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WinBox has a dynamic environment, automatically updating and displaying real-time network statistics. This utility is useful for managing multiple network devices and troubleshooting issues. Its organized layout and functional design contribute to effective router management without requiring in-depth technical expertise. Demo programs have a limited functionality for free, but charge for an advanced set of features or for the removal of advertisements from the program’s interfaces. In some cases, all the functionality is disabled until the license is purchased. Demos are usually not time-limited (like Trial software) but the functionality is limited.
Sometimes, you may need load balancing and link redundancy solution. Then, go through MikroTik Load Balancing and Link Redundancy with ECMP. In addition, if you find bandwidth management solution with MikroTik Router, MikroTik Bandwidth Management with Simple Queue will be enough helpful. But it will be better to Manage ISP Bandwidth with MikroTik PCQ.
Connect a switch to MikroTik LAN interface with RJ45 cable and connect all PCs to this switch. Now assign IP to all your LAN PC according to your LAN IP network series. If your ISP is OK, you will now be able to browse any website successfully.
After that trial period (usually 15 to 90 days) the user can decide whether to buy the software or not. Even though, most trial software products are only time-limited some also have feature limitations. Freeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). Changes made to window layout are saved and next time when WinBox is opened the same column order and size are applied. However sometimes it is needed to see other parameters, for example, “BGP AS Path” or other BGP attributes to monitor if routes are selected properly.