MikroTik RouterOS Enhancing Web Performance With Web Proxy Cache

So, you've got a Mikrotik RouterOS and you wanna enable your Web Proxy in Transparent Mode? Well, howdy-doo! You're in luck, my friend. I'm here to explain this to you in a way that even your great-grandma Mildred could understand. Let's get started!

Mikrotik RouterOS Web Proxy in Transparent Mode

Step 1: Access Your RouterOS

The first thing you'll need to do is to access your Mikrotik RouterOS. You can do this by opening up a web browser and typing in the IP address of your router in the address bar. Once you're there, log in using your username and password. If you don't remember what those are, you might wanna ask grandma for some help.

Step 2: Enable the Web Proxy

Now that you're in the Mikrotik RouterOS, it's time to enable the Web Proxy. To do this, click on "IP" in the left-hand menu and then click on "Web Proxy." Under the "General" tab, you should see an option to "Enable" the Web Proxy. Check that box and click "Apply" to save your changes.

Step 3: Configure the Transparent Proxy

Next up, we need to configure the Transparent Proxy. This is what allows us to browse the web without any extra setup or configuration on our devices. To do this, click on the "Transparency" tab under the "Web Proxy" menu. Check the box that says "Transparent Proxy" and then click "Apply" to save your changes.

Step 4: Configure Your Firewall

Now that you've got your Web Proxy enabled and your Transparent Proxy configured, it's time to make sure your firewall is set up correctly. Click on "IP" in the left-hand menu and then click on "Firewall." Under the "NAT" tab, click on the "Add New" button to add a new NAT rule. In the "General" tab, set the Chain to "dstnat" and the Protocol to "6 (tcp)." Under the "Action" tab, set the Action to "redirect" and the To Ports to "8080." Lastly, under the "Dst. Address" tab, set the "Dst. Address List" to "!proxy" and then click "Apply" to save your changes.

Step 5: Create a DNS Name

To make life a little easier, let's create a DNS name that will point to our Mikrotik RouterOS. In the left-hand menu, click on "IP" and then click on "DNS." Under the "Static" tab, click on the "Add New" button. In the "Name" field, put whatever you want your DNS name to be (e.g. "myrouter.local"). In the "Address" field, put the IP address of your Mikrotik RouterOS. Click "Apply" to save your changes.

Step 6: Test Your Web Proxy

Alrighty, it's time to test out our fancy new Web Proxy in Transparent Mode! Open up a web browser on a device connected to your network and try to access a website. If everything is set up correctly, you should be able to browse the web without any extra setup or configuration on your device. Huzzah!

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Well, there you have it, folks. Enabling your Mikrotik RouterOS Web Proxy in Transparent Mode might seem like a daunting task at first, but with a little bit of guidance (and some help from great-grandma Mildred), you'll be browsing the web like a pro in no time.