In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through a complete CAPsMAN deployment using multiple MikroTik cAPs, VLANs, and SSIDs — ideal for enterprise-style wireless networks. You’ll learn how to build VLAN infrastructure, set up DHCP, configure a CAPsMAN controller, and provision multiple cAPs with flexibility for individual SSIDs.
This is the definitive guide to scalable wireless management on MikroTik RouterOS! 🚀
⚡️ What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to plan and configure VLANs + bridges
✅ Assign VLAN interfaces and set up IP/DHCP
✅ Enable and configure CAPsMAN controller
✅ Auto/provision multiple cAPs with dynamic settings
✅ Customize SSIDs per access point
✅ Implement Inter-VLAN blocking via firewall
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – 🔥 Intro
01:46 – 🧱 Router Overview (Topology & Hardware)
03:16 – 🧩 Create VLAN & Bridge Interfaces
05:08 – 🌐 Assign VLAN IP Addresses
05:57 – 📦 DHCP Server Setup (per VLAN)
07:58 – 🛡️ Bridge VLAN Filtering (Trunk Setup)
13:22 – 🧠 CAPsMAN Controller Configuration
27:46 – ⚙️ CAP Setup (Bridge, VLANs, CAP Mode)
40:38 – 🗂️ Multi CAP Config Export/Backup
41:47 – ➕ Add More cAPs Easily
45:08 – ✏️ Customize SSID on Specific cAP
46:17 – 🔒 Firewall Setup — InterVLAN Blocking
📡 Why Use CAPsMAN?
CAPsMAN allows centralized management of all MikroTik APs, SSIDs, and wireless settings. Combine that with VLANs for powerful, scalable, and segmented wireless deployments.
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