Install RouterOS in a virtual machine and connect it to CONTROL

Overview

This guide walks you through installing RouterOS in a VirtualBox virtual machine and connecting it to CONTROL using the TR-069 protocol.

Prerequisites

• VirtualBox installed on your system
• Internet connection to download RouterOS files
• Basic familiarity with virtual machine management

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Step 1: Download RouterOS

Visit the MikroTik download page and download the following files:

• RouterOS 6.48.6 Long-term x86 ISO image
• Extra packages (contains the TR-069 package)

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Step 2: Create the Virtual Machine

Configure VM Settings

1. Open VirtualBox and create a new virtual machine

2. Enter the required information as shown below

3. Allocate RAM memory (64 MB is sufficient for RouterOS)

4. Create a virtual hard disk with the following settings:

Configure Network Adapters

5. After the VM is created, add an additional network adapter in the VM settings

6. The network configuration should look like this:

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Step 3: Install RouterOS

Boot and Installation

1. Start the virtual machine

2. Select the RouterOS ISO image and boot the VM

3. When the package selection screen appears, press A to select all packages

4. Press I to start the installation and confirm when prompted

5. After installation completes, unmount the ISO image to prevent the installation wizard from restarting

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Step 4: Initial Configuration

Login to RouterOS

1. Once the login screen appears, use the default credentials:
   • Username: admin
   • Password: (leave blank)

Assign IP Address

2. Add an IP address to enable remote access. For this example, we'll use 192.168.1.50:

ip address add address=192.168.1.50/24 interface=ether1

3. Verify the IP address was added correctly:

ip address print

Access Web Interface

4. Open a web browser and navigate to the RouterOS web interface using the IP address you configured:

http://192.168.1.50/webfig/

5. Click on WebFig to access the full configuration interface

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Step 5: Install TR-069 Package

1. Navigate to Files in the WebFig interface and upload the TR-069 package

2. Extract the downloaded Extra packages archive and locate the TR-069 package file

3. Reboot the router to complete the package installation

4. After reboot, verify that TR-069 is enabled in the system

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Step 6: Obtain RouterOS License

RouterOS displays a warning message indicating you have 24 hours to use the software without a license. You must register to obtain a free demo license.

Save Software ID

1. Note the Software ID displayed in the license warning message

Generate License Key

2. Register for a MikroTik account at the registration page

3. After logging in, navigate to MAKE A DEMO KEY, enter your Software ID, and generate the license

Activate License

4. Connect to RouterOS via SSH

5. Paste the license key in the terminal and reboot to complete activation

6. After reboot, a confirmation message indicates the license was successfully activated

[![License activated](https://docs.zequenze.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-02/scaled-1680-/kxs0BYgcbsxaeEkM-image-1645825