In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to configure a bridge port in MikroTik RouterOS using the Winbox interface. A bridge lets you group multiple interfaces together so devices connected to them act like they are on the same network. This is very useful for home and office LAN setups.
Step 1: Open the Bridge Menu
From the left-hand menu in Winbox, click on Bridge.
This will open the Bridge configuration window where you can manage bridges, ports, filters, and hosts.
Step 2: Go to the Ports Tab
Inside the Bridge window, click on the Ports tab.
Then, click the plus (+) button to add a new port to your bridge. A configuration box will pop up.
Step 3: Select Interface and Bridge
In the New Bridge Port window:
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Choose the interface you want to add (e.g.,
ether1orvlan12). -
Under Bridge, select the bridge you already created (e.g.,
bridge1).
Once done, click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
Step 4: Verify Bridge Port Assignment
After adding the port, it will appear in the Ports list under the bridge. This confirms that the selected interface is now part of the bridge.
You can repeat the same steps to add more interfaces to the same bridge.
That’s it! You’ve successfully configured a bridge port on MikroTik RouterOS. By assigning interfaces to a bridge, you can group Ethernet and VLAN interfaces into one network, simplifying management and improving connectivity.
