How to setup DHCP server in MikroTik?

Setting up a DHCP server on a MikroTik router can be done via the Winbox graphical interface or the command line interface (CLI). Open and connect to the router using Winbox.

  • Navigate to IP > DHCP Server:

    • Go to IP in the menu on the left.

    • Click on DHCP Server.

Navigate to DHCP Server

  • Add DHCP Server:

    • Click on the DHCP Setup button.

    • Select the interface on which you want to run the DHCP server (e.g., ether2).

    • Click Next.

Add DHCP Server

  • Configure DHCP Server Parameters:

    • DHCP Address Space: Enter the IP address range that the DHCP server will assign to clients (e.g., 10.0.12.0/24). Click Next.

    • Gateway for DHCP Network: Enter the gateway IP address (e.g., 10.0.12.1). Click Next.

    • Addresses to Give Out: Enter the range of IP addresses to be given out by the DHCP server (e.g., 10.0.12.200-10.0.12.240). Click Next.

    • DNS Servers: Enter the DNS server addresses (e.g., 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4). Click Next.

    • Lease Time: Specify the lease time for the DHCP addresses (e.g., 3d 00:00:00).

  • Finalize and Apply

Configure DHCP Server Parameters
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