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How to Reset Mikrotik with NetInstall

MikroTik RouterOS is a versatile and feature-rich operating system used for various networking tasks. However, there are instances when you might need to reset your MikroTik device. In this blog post, we will discuss how to perform a factory reset using the NetInstall method.

Prerequisites

To follow these instructions, make sure you have the following:

  1. A MikroTik router with NetInstall capabilities
  2. Access to a computer or laptop with an Ethernet port
  3. A valid MikroTik RouterOS license (if required)

Steps to Reset Mikrotik using NetInstall

Follow the steps below to perform a factory reset on your MikroTik device using NetInstall:

Step 1: Prepare the Environment

  1. Connect your computer or laptop to the MikroTik router via an Ethernet cable. Make sure both devices are powered on.
  2. Identify the IP address of your MikroTik router. By default, it should be 192.168.88.1.
  3. Open a terminal or command prompt window on your computer.

Step 2: Access the RouterOS Webfig

Use the mikrotik tool in your terminal or command prompt to access the MikroTik router's web interface. Replace <router_ip> with the IP address of your MikroTik device.

mikrotik -y -q -d install ping <router_ip>

The output should confirm a successful connection to the router.

Step 3: Enter RouterOS Configuration Mode

To enter the RouterOS configuration mode, type /system reboot mode=recover. Press Enter and wait for the router to restart.

Step 4: Reset MikroTik to Factory Settings

Once the router has restarted and enters the recovery mode interface, you'll see the [Admin] prompt. Type the following command sequence to reset your device to its factory settings:

/system password-reset all
/system reboot

The first command resets all user accounts to their default values. The second command initiates a reboot of the router.

Step 5: Wait for the RouterOS Reboot

After the reboot, your MikroTik device will be reset to its factory settings. You can now log in using the default username admin and password mikrotik.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we discussed how to perform a factory reset on a MikroTik router using the NetInstall method. By following these steps, you can restore your device to its original settings when needed. If you have any questions or comments regarding this topic, please leave them below.

Published May, 2016