Level 0

TNA-MTZero

Introduction course TNA-MTZero

1 days

No prior knowledge required. Designed for complete beginners.

Course Description

One-day introductory course — explore the world of MikroTik RouterOS. 16 short modules with lab exercises every 30 minutes. Build networks together under trainer guidance.

Target Audience

Anyone new to MikroTik seeking accessible exploration of this advanced networking product.

Learning Outcomes

  • ✓ Understand the MikroTik product ecosystem
  • ✓ Access and navigate RouterOS via WinBox
  • ✓ Configure basic LAN and WiFi networks
  • ✓ Set up Internet connectivity via PPPoE or DHCP
  • ✓ Apply basic firewall rules and NAT
  • ✓ Be prepared for the official MTCNA course

Curriculum

01

MikroTik overview

  • MikroTik company background
  • RouterOS vs RouterBOARD
  • Product families
02

RouterBOARD specs

  • Hardware models
  • CPU/RAM/storage specs
  • Port types
03

Hands-on config

  • WinBox connection
  • First login
  • Basic IP setup
04

LAN settings

  • IP addressing
  • DHCP server
  • DNS settings
05

WiFi setup

  • Wireless interface basics
  • SSID and security
  • Channel selection
06

Wireless WAN

  • Station mode
  • Scan and connect
  • Bridge mode
07

PPPoE

  • PPPoE client setup
  • ISP authentication
  • Default route
08

Guest networks

  • VLAN basics
  • Guest isolation
  • Bandwidth limits
09

Firewall basics

  • Input chain
  • Forward chain
  • NAT masquerade
10

Routing fundamentals

  • Default gateway
  • Route table
  • Static routes
11

Custom routing

  • Multiple gateways
  • Route distance
  • Check gateway
12

Dual WAN failover

  • Failover concept
  • Route distance
  • Check gateway active
13

Bonding

  • Link aggregation concept
  • Bonding modes
  • Configuration
14

QoS / Simple queues

  • Simple queue setup
  • Target and max-limit
  • Bandwidth testing
15

Networking tools

  • Ping
  • Traceroute
  • Torch
  • Bandwidth test
16

Summary & Next steps

  • Course recap
  • MTCNA pathway
  • Self-study resources

TNA-MTZero issues a TNA Academy certificate (not a MikroTik certification).

MTZero graduates receive a 20% discount on MTCNA enrollment.

Certification Path

★ 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
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