Controller Bridge And Port Extender On Mikrotik Routeros

Building Scalable and Centralized Network Solutions with Controller Bridge and Port Extender on MikroTik RouterOS

What you'll learn

Gain a thorough understanding of how these features operate within MikroTik RouterOS to enhance network architecture

Learn to configure Controller Bridges for centralized control of network traffic for VLAN segmentation

Understand the role of Port Extenders and how to implement them to simplify network expansion and management.

Gain practical experience through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios for building robust network solutions.

Requirements

Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, routing, VLANs) and familiarity with MikroTik RouterOS and WinBox

Description

This advanced course is designed for network engineers and IT professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Controller Bridge and Port Extender configurations on MikroTik RouterOS. Participants will learn to design, implement, and optimize scalable network topologies using MikroTik's hardware and software capabilities, enabling centralized control and streamlined management of network traffic.Key topics include:Introduction to Controller Bridge Architecture: Understanding the roles and functionality of controller bridges and port extenders in modern networks.Configuring the Controller Bridge: Step-by-step implementation of Controller Bridge setups, including VLANs.Port Extender Operations: Configuring and managing Port Extenders to simplify network scaling and improve traffic flow efficiency.Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identifying and resolving common issues in Controller Bridge and Port Extender configurations.This course blends theory with practical labs, offering real-world scenarios to solidify your understanding and skills. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently deploy and manage complex network solutions using MikroTik RouterOS.Upon completing this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Controller Bridge and Port Extender setups, enhancing network performance and scalability in enterprise environments.The course will be provided with step by step LABS so you can apply everything by yourself and make Controller bridge and Port extender work on your LAB or work environment.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Controller Bridge and Port Extender Explained

Section 2: Configure the Controller Bridge & Port Extender on MikroTik RouterOS

Lecture 2 Explaining the LAB scenario for the Controller Bridge and Port Extender

Lecture 3 Configure the Router with DHCP client, IP addresses, VLANs and NAT

Lecture 4 Configure the Controller Bridge

Lecture 5 Configure the PE1 (Port Extender 1) to communicate with the Controller Bridge

Lecture 6 Configure the PE2(Port Extender 2) to communicate with the Controller Bridge

Lecture 7 Configure VLANs for the Port Extenders from the Controller Bridge

Lecture 8 Test if the VLANs are working properly from the end devices

Lecture 9 Bonus Lecture

Network Engineers and IT Professionals: Those managing complex networks and seeking to enhance their expertise in MikroTik RouterOS.,System Administrators: Individuals responsible for implementing and maintaining scalable and efficient network architectures.,Tech Enthusiasts and Learners: Anyone with a basic understanding of networking eager to specialize in advanced MikroTik solutions.