Controller Bridge and Port Extender on MikroTik RouterOS

Name: Controller Bridge and Port Extender on MikroTik RouterOS
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Building Scalable and Centralized Network Solutions with Controller Bridge and Port Extender on MikroTik RouterOS

Created byMy Network Training

Last updated 11/2024

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What you'll learn

Gain a thorough understanding of how these features operate within MikroTik RouterOS to enhance network architecture
Learn to configure Controller Bridges for centralized control of network traffic for VLAN segmentation
Understand the role of Port Extenders and how to implement them to simplify network expansion and management.
Gain practical experience through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios for building robust network solutions.

Course content

2 sections • 9 lectures • 50m total length

Controller Bridge and Port Extender Explained8:39
Explore how the controller bridge and port extender work together on MikroTik CRS 300 switches, including cascade, upstream, and extended ports, VLANs, and current feature limitations.

Explaining the LAB scenario for the Controller Bridge and Port Extender5:50
Configure a MikroTik router with VLAN 100, 200, and 19 as trunks to a controller bridge and port extenders, then verify VLAN reachability and management access.
Configure the Router with DHCP client, IP addresses, VLANs and NAT7:10
Configure the router by enabling a DHCP client on Ethernet1, creating VLANs 100, 200, and 99 on Ethernet2 with IP addresses 10.10.10.1/24, 10.20.20.1/24, 10.99.99.1/24, and NAT masquerade.
Configure the Controller Bridge6:40
Configure the controller bridge by creating a bridge interface with ethernet two, setting ethernet three and four as cascade ports with vlan filtering, and adding vlan 99 with http client.
Configure the PE1 (Port Extender 1) to communicate with the Controller Bridge4:06
Configure PE1 to communicate with the controller bridge by setting Ethernet 3 as the upstream control port and excluding Ethernet 24 as out-of-band, validating port visibility on the controller bridge.
Configure the PE2(Port Extender 2) to communicate with the Controller Bridge2:37
Configure PE2 to communicate with the controller bridge by clearing existing config, setting Ethernet4 as the upstream port, and excluding Ethernet24-34 as management; verify P2 appears on the bridge.
Configure VLANs for the Port Extenders from the Controller Bridge6:47
Configure VLAN trunks on the controller bridge to carry VLAN 100 and 200, and VLAN 99 for management; assign port extender ports 5 and 6 to VLAN 100 and 200.
Test if the VLANs are working properly from the end devices6:12
Test vlan connectivity by connecting a pc to pe one; verify ip 10.10.10.254. Show routing on a stick for vlan 99 and 200 via controller bridge on port extender.
Bonus Lecture2:58
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Requirements

Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, routing, VLANs) and familiarity with MikroTik RouterOS and WinBox

Description

This advanced course is designed for network engineers and IT professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Controller Bridge and Port Extender configurations on MikroTik RouterOS. Participants will learn to design, implement, and optimize scalable network topologies using MikroTik's hardware and software capabilities, enabling centralized control and streamlined management of network traffic.

Key topics include:

Introduction to Controller Bridge Architecture: Understanding the roles and functionality of controller bridges and port extenders in modern networks.
Configuring the Controller Bridge: Step-by-step implementation of Controller Bridge setups, including VLANs.
Port Extender Operations: Configuring and managing Port Extenders to simplify network scaling and improve traffic flow efficiency.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Identifying and resolving common issues in Controller Bridge and Port Extender configurations.

This course blends theory with practical labs, offering real-world scenarios to solidify your understanding and skills. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently deploy and manage complex network solutions using MikroTik RouterOS.

Upon completing this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Controller Bridge and Port Extender setups, enhancing network performance and scalability in enterprise environments.

The course will be provided with step by step LABS so you can apply everything by yourself and make Controller bridge and Port extender work on your LAB or work environment.

Who this course is for:

Network Engineers and IT Professionals: Those managing complex networks and seeking to enhance their expertise in MikroTik RouterOS.
System Administrators: Individuals responsible for implementing and maintaining scalable and efficient network architectures.
Tech Enthusiasts and Learners: Anyone with a basic understanding of networking eager to specialize in advanced MikroTik solutions.

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