In this lesson, we’ll guide you through updating your MikroTik RouterOS to the latest version, a critical step for improving performance, accessing new features, and securing your router against vulnerabilities.
You’ll learn:
- The key differences between RouterOS 6 and RouterOS 7 and why updates matter.
- How to update RouterOS using both the WinBox GUI and the Terminal.
- An overview of update channels (Long-term, Stable, Testing, and Development) and which to choose based on your needs.
- The difference between Download Only and Download & Install, and how to track your current version and the new version after an update (e.g., upgrading from 7.15.3 to 7.16.2).
