MikroTik SSH

MikroTik SSH is a secure and efficient tool that allows programmers to remotely manage MikroTik routers and other network devices via the SSH protocol. It is built into the RouterOS operating system, providing a simple and reliable way to connect to your device and set up complex networking configurations.

Features

• Secure remote access: MikroTik SSH uses industry-standard encryption protocols to protect data in transit, ensuring that your network is secure from unauthorized access.

• Flexible configuration options: The tool provides a wide range of configuration options, such as the ability to set up custom keys and specify login parameters.

• Easy scripting and automation: With MikroTik SSH, you can write scripts and automate complex network tasks using your favorite scripting language, such as Python or Bash.

• Seamless integration with existing tools: MikroTik SSH seamlessly integrates with other network management tools, allowing you to manage your network devices from a single platform.

Getting Started

To get started with MikroTik SSH, you first need to enable the SSH service on your device. This can be done from the RouterOS web interface or via the command-line interface.

Once SSH is enabled, you can use any SSH client to connect to your device, such as the OpenSSH client or PuTTY.

To connect to your device via SSH, you need to provide the IP address or hostname of your device, as well as your username and password. For example:

ssh admin@192.168.1.1

This will establish an SSH connection to the device with the IP address 192.168.1.1, using the admin username and your password.

Scripting Examples

Here are some examples of how you can use scripting with MikroTik SSH:

Configure VLANs

This script creates two VLANs, assigns them to specific ports, and configures the IP addresses:

#!/bin/bash

ssh admin@router << EOF
/interface vlan add name=vlan10 vlan-id=10 interface=ether1 disabled=no
/interface vlan add name=vlan20 vlan-id=20 interface=ether2 disabled=no
/ip address add address=10.0.10.1/24 interface=vlan10 disabled=no
/ip address add address=10.0.20.1/24 interface=vlan20 disabled=no
EOF

Enable VPN

This script enables the L2TP VPN server and creates a user account:

import paramiko

ssh = paramiko.SSHClient()
ssh.set_missing_host_key_policy(paramiko.AutoAddPolicy())
ssh.connect('router', username='admin', password='password')
stdin, stdout, stderr = ssh.exec_command('/interface l2tp-server server set default-profile="default" enabled=yes')
stdin, stdout, stderr = ssh.exec_command('/ppp secret add name="user1" password="password" service=l2tp profile=default')
ssh.close()

Conclusion

MikroTik SSH is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that can help you manage your network devices remotely and securely. With its scripting and automation capabilities, you can automate complex tasks and streamline your network management processes. Give it a try and see how it can benefit your organization!