

Using Winbox MikroTik RouterOS can be upgraded according to the following two demands. Please be sure, dependencies are met before upgrading. First step - visit and head to the download page, there choose the type of system you have the RouterOS installed on. For more details see this article - Configuring SwOS using RouterOS. How to Upgrade MikroTik RouterOS using Winbox Winbox provides an easy graphical way to upgrade MikroTik RouterOS. Go to Mikrotik Router OS -> IP -> Services and enable api service. Since RouterOS 6.43 it is possible to load, save and reset SwOS configuration, as well as upgrade SwOS and set an IP address for the switch by using RouterOS. In this article I will show how to easily upgrade MikroTik RouterOS and RouterBOARD firmware using Winbox. But if these are your valid reasons, upgrade your RouterOS as soon as possible without any hesitation. If don’t find these valid reasons, keep away from upgrading your MikroTik RouterOS. Before an upgrade: 1) Remember to make backup/export files before an upgrade. New version provides any bug fix that you need. MikroTik has come a long way since the first release of RouterOS v7 beta. New version has solved any security vulnerability that old version suffers. To upgrade your Mikrotik Router you need to do it in 2 steps: 1st Step: Upgrade RouterOS to the new version with the following commands: /system package. Sometimes you may find that your production router is required to be upgraded to a new version based on some logical reasons such as: A new feature is available to a new update and you need to implement that new feature. So, it is always recommend upgrading your MikroTik RouterOS to a latest and stable version before beginning any configuration. MikroTik RouterOS is in constant development and new features or bug fixes are frequently available, sometimes even monthly. SeptemAbu Sayeed MikroTik Router Tutorials & Guides
