Once the MikroTik RouterOS has been upgraded, it is advisable to update the firmware (boot loader) if you use MikroTik RouterBOARD. You can confirm your update to latest version visiting System and Packages and then checking Package version within Package List window. After completing download, issue a reboot command by clicking System and Reboot.Īfter a few minutes, your router will return to operation with the new version installed.Within few minutes latest RouterOS version will be downloaded. The following steps will show how to upgrade your RouterOS to a specific version. In this case, you will prefer to upgrade your RouterOS to this specific version. Sometimes you may find that a specific RouterOS version is more stable than the current or latest bug fixed version. Upgrading MikroTik RouterOS to a Specific Version Upgrading MikroTik RouterOS to the latest version.Upgrading MikroTik RouterOS to a specific version.Using Winbox MikroTik RouterOS can be upgraded according to the following two demands. Winbox provides an easy graphical way to upgrade MikroTik RouterOS. How to Upgrade MikroTik RouterOS using Winbox In this article I will show how to easily upgrade MikroTik RouterOS and RouterBOARD firmware using Winbox. But if these are your valid reasons, upgrade your RouterOS as soon as possible without any hesitation. If don’t find these valid reasons, keep away from upgrading your MikroTik RouterOS. New version provides any bug fix that you need.New version has solved any security vulnerability that old version suffers.A new feature is available to a new update and you need to implement that new feature.Sometimes you may find that your production router is required to be upgraded to a new version based on some logical reasons such as:

So, it is always recommend upgrading your MikroTik RouterOS to a latest and stable version before beginning any configuration. MikroTik RouterOS is in constant development and new features or bug fixes are frequently available, sometimes even monthly.

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