Level 2 · Intermediate

MTCRE

MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer

Advanced routing — OSPF, VPN, VLAN on MikroTik RouterOS. Design and deploy routing infrastructure for multi-site networks.

3 days 100% instructor-led Level 2 Requires: MTCNA

Who is this course for?

ISP/WISP network engineer

Design OSPF backbone and VPN interconnection for carrier infrastructure — routing policy, ECMP, failover.

Enterprise infrastructure engineer

Deploy VLAN segmentation, site-to-site VPN, and dynamic routing for multi-site enterprise networks.

NOC / network operations engineer

Debug routing tables, OSPF adjacency, tunnel connectivity — essential skills for network operations.

Learning Outcomes

01 Plan, implement, and debug complex routed MikroTik RouterOS configurations
02 Set up site-to-site VPNs with multiple tunnel types
03 Configure VLANs and QinQ on RouterBOARDs
04 Deploy OSPF with multiple areas and route filtering
05 Manage WAN load balancing and recursive routing

Curriculum

01

Static Routing

Lab

Advanced static routing concepts

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  • More specific routes
  • ECMP (Equal Cost Multi-Path)
  • Gateway over specific interface
  • Gateway reachability check and route distance
  • Routing mark and route policy
  • Recursive next-hop
  • Scope and target-scope usage
02

Point to Point Addressing

Lab

P2P address configuration

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  • Point to Point address configuration
  • /31 and /32 addressing on P2P links
03

VPN

Lab

VPN tunnels, VLANs, site-to-site connectivity

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  • VPN overview and different types
  • Site-to-site connectivity with tunnels
  • IPIP tunnels
  • EoIP tunnels
  • PPTP tunnels
  • SSTP tunnels
  • L2TP tunnels
  • PPPoE
  • VLAN and its usage
  • QinQ (802.1ad) implementation
  • VLAN and managed switch
  • VLAN and switch chip configuration on RouterBOARDs
04

OSPF

Lab

OSPF areas, LSA types, SPT calculation

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  • OSPF overview and protocol operation
  • Hello protocol
  • Database distribution and LSA types
  • OSPF network structure and areas
  • Router types (ABR, ASBR, internal, backbone)
  • OSPF neighbors and neighbor states
  • External route distribution methods
  • Interface cost and interface types
  • SPT (Shortest Path Tree) calculation algorithm
  • OSPF and multicast
  • Stub areas, NSSA, and area ranges
  • Virtual links
  • OSPF routing filters and limitations

A Training Day at TNA

09:00
Theory — module introduction, advanced routing concepts Theory
10:00
Lab — multi-router topology configuration Lab
10:30
Break (coffee, tea, water) Break
10:45
Theory — protocol analysis, troubleshooting methodology Theory
11:45
Lab — ISP/enterprise scenario exercise Lab
12:30
Lunch (included in course) Break
13:30
Theory — next module Theory
14:30
Lab — complex OSPF/VPN exercise Lab
15:00
Break Break
15:15
Theory + lab — final module of the day Theory
16:45
Day recap, open Q&A Theory
17:00
End Break

* Illustrative schedule for a typical day. Actual timing may adjust based on class progress.

Prerequisites

Required knowledge

Valid MTCNA certificate. Strong knowledge of static routing and TCP/IP.

Valid MTCNA certificate

What to bring

  • - Laptop with Ethernet (RJ45) port and WiFi
  • - WinBox installed (download from mikrotik.com/download)
  • - USB-to-Ethernet adapter if laptop lacks RJ45 port

Language

Instruction in Vietnamese. Materials and exam in English. Trainer provides bilingual Vietnamese-English support for technical terminology.

Included in the course

  • ✓ MikroTik RouterBOARD equipment (multiple routers/student) for multi-hop labs
  • ✓ Official MikroTik training materials (English)
  • ✓ Lunch and continuous refreshments
  • ✓ 1 MikroTik certification exam voucher + 1 free retake
  • ✓ Post-course technical support via community group

Exam & Certification

MTCRE Certification Exam

Format
25 single/multiple-choice questions
Duration
60 minutes
Method
Online via MikroTik website, supervised in-class
Allowed resources
Notes, printouts, WinBox/config interface, official MikroTik docs, wiki, IP calculator
Timing
Immediately after course completion
Retake
1 free retake within training period

Certification

  • -International MikroTik certification, globally recognized
  • -Validity: 3 years from exam date
  • -Renewal: Retake exam to extend by 3 years
Trainer score: 94%

Tier 2 Benefits

  • -MikroTik Consultants Directory listing (visible on Google)
  • -Eligible to become a MikroTik Authorized Dealer
  • -Eligible for Train-the-Trainer program
  • -MikroTik Latvia refers customers to nearest consultant

Next Steps

  • -MTCINE — InterNetworking Engineer (Level 3, requires MTCNA + MTCRE)

Trainer

Nikita Tarikin

MikroTik Trainer Candidate

MTCNA 100% MTCSE 98% MTCRE 94% MTCUME 94% MTCWE 92% MTCIPv6E 92% MTCTCE 86%

Average: 94% — 7 certifications

Verify at mikrotik.com

Trainer scored 94% on the MTCRE exam. Experience designing OSPF backbone and VPN infrastructure for ISPs and enterprises in Vietnam.

10,400+ community members on Facebook

Certification Path

After MTCRE — unlocks MTCINE (Level 3, InterNetworking Engineer)

★ MTCNA Basic
MTCNA — Network Associate
MikroTik Certified Network Associate · 4 days
RouterOSFirewallWirelessQoSVPN
Trainer: 100%
ROUTING
MTCRE
MTCRE — Routing Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
OSPFVPNVLANStatic Routing
Trainer: 94%
MTCINE Extended
MTCINE — InterNetworking Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA + MTCRE
BGPMPLSVPLS
SECURITY
MTCSE
MTCSE — Security Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
FirewallCryptographyIPsecOSI Attacks
Trainer: 98%
TRAFFIC CONTROL
MTCTCE
MTCTCE — Traffic Control Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
HTBQoSManglePacket Flow
Trainer: 86%
WIRELESS
MTCWE
MTCWE — Wireless Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
802.11NstremeWDSWiFi Security
Trainer: 92%
MTCEWE
MTCEWE — Enterprise Wireless Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
CAPsMANRFSite SurveyEnterprise WiFi
SWITCHING
MTCSWE
MTCSWE — Switching Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
VLANSTPSwOSL2 Security
USER MANAGEMENT
MTCUME
MTCUME — User Management Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
HotSpotRADIUSPPPoEIPsec
Trainer: 94%
IPV6
MTCIPv6E
MTCIPv6E — IPv6 Engineer
3 days · Requires: MTCNA
IPv6Dual-stackNDPDHCPv6
Trainer: 92%
Trainer
MikroTik Certified Trainer
MikroTik Certified Trainer
⬥ MTCNA + any Level 2 certification

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MTCNA a mandatory prerequisite? +
Yes. A valid MTCNA certificate (not expired, within 3 years) is a mandatory requirement set by MikroTik. No exceptions.
What knowledge should I prepare before MTCRE? +
Solid understanding of static routing, IP subnetting (VLSM), and MTCNA concepts. Recommended to review basic OSPF and VPN tunnel types from MikroTik wiki.
Why should I take MTCRE right after MTCNA? +
Routing is the foundation of every complex network. MTCRE unlocks MTCINE (Level 3) — the path to inter-networking expertise. OSPF and VPN knowledge from MTCRE also directly supports other Level 2 certifications.
How are MTCRE labs different from MTCNA? +
MTCRE labs use multi-router topologies — each student controls 2-3 routers simultaneously to build multi-area OSPF networks, site-to-site VPNs, and complex VLANs. Complexity level is significantly higher than MTCNA.
Is the OSPF content sufficient for real-world deployment? +
The curriculum covers OSPF areas, LSA types, SPT calculation, stub/NSSA, virtual links, and routing filters. Sufficient knowledge to design and deploy OSPF for ISP or multi-site enterprise networks.
Which certification should I take after MTCRE? +
MTCINE (Level 3) — InterNetworking Engineer, requires both MTCNA and MTCRE. Covers BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Traffic Engineering. Or combine with MTCSE (security) to broaden expertise.

Contact us for schedule and pricing

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Suggested Reading

  • · OSPF protocol fundamentals (RFC 2328)
  • · VLAN concepts and 802.1Q
  • · VPN tunnel types comparison
  • · IP subnetting and CIDR notation