MikroTik Router Configuration VLAN Trunking And Tagging Explained

So you wanna know how to creat vlan and trunking and accept trunk on mikrotik to mikrotik, huh? Well buckle up kiddos, 'cause we're about to dive into some serious tech talk!

Before we get started, let's make sure we're all on the same page. VLANs are basically virtual LANs that allow you to logically segment your physical network into smaller, more manageable chunks. This can be really handy if you want to separate traffic for different departments or purposes, or if you just want to keep things more organized.

Trunking, on the other hand, is a way of carrying multiple VLANs over a single physical connection. This can be really helpful if you're working with a limited number of ports or you just want to simplify your network layout.

Now, here's how to set up your VLANs and trunking on Mikrotik to Mikrotik:

Log in to your Mikrotik router using your admin credentials.
Click on the "Bridge" menu item.
Click on "VLAN" and then "Add" to create a new VLAN.
Choose a name for your VLAN and give it a VLAN ID. Make sure the VLAN ID is unique and that you remember it for later.
Click "OK" to save your new VLAN.
Repeat this process for any additional VLANs you want to create.
Next, click on the "Interfaces" menu item and select the interface you want to use for your trunk.
Click on the "VLAN" tab and then "Add" to create a new VLAN on that interface.
Choose the VLAN you created earlier from the drop-down list.
Repeat this process for any additional VLANs you want to add to the trunk.
Once you've added all your VLANs to the trunk, make sure to apply the changes.

And that's it! You should now have a working VLAN and trunk setup on your Mikrotik router. Of course, there may be some additional configuration required depending on your network and setup, but this should give you a good starting point.

Now, for those of you who are feeling extra adventurous, there are a few additional tips and tricks you can try to really take your VLAN and trunking game to the next level:

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Use firewall rules to control traffic between VLANs.
Setup DHCP servers on each VLAN to provide IP addresses for devices on the network.
Use VLAN tagging to carry multiple VLANs over a single physical connection.
Setup VLAN interfaces on a mikrotik router and create an inter-VLAN routing configuration.

So there you have it, folks. VLANs and trunking might seem intimidating at first, but with a little bit of know-how and some trial and error, you'll be a networking whiz in no time. Good luck out there!