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MTCTCE

MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer

Become an expert in traffic control and master advanced techniques of DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT and more. Learn how to configure and manage efficient networks that maximize performance and security.
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Course content

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MTCTCE: Before You Begin
MTCTCE: Chapter 1
MTCTCE: Chapter 2
MTCTCE: Chapter 3
MTCTCE: Chapter 4
MTCTCE: Chapter 5
MTCTCE: Chapter 6
MTCTCE: Chapter 7
MTCTCE: Chapter 8
MTCTCE: Chapter 9
MTCTCE: Chapter 10
MTCTCE: Chapter 11
MTCTCE: Chapter 12
MTCTCE: Chapter 13

This course includes

About the online course

Pre requirements

What you need to attend the OnLine course

MTCTCE Instructors

Yomayra Valdez - Sales Executive

Yomayra Valdez

  • Sales executive
  • Networking and Telecommunications Engineer
  • MikroTik Trainer (since 2018)
  • Trainer Academy Xperts (since 2018)
Kevin Morán - Project Engineer

Kevin Moran

  • Project Engineer
  • Systems Engineer (Telematics)
  • MikroTik Trainer (since 2016)
  • Ubiquiti Trainer (since 2016)
  • Trainer Academy Xperts (since 2015)
Luis Cuadrado - Project Engineer

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  • Project Engineer
  • Systems Engineer (Telematics)
  • MikroTik Trainer (since 2017)
  • Ubiquiti Trainer (since 2012)
  • Trainer Cambium Networks (since 2019)
  • Trainer Academy Xperts (since 2012)
Ingrid Espinoza - Project Engineer

Ingrid Espinoza

  • Project Engineer
  • Networking and Telecommunications Engineer
  • MikroTik Trainer (since 2017)
  • Trainer Academy Xperts (since 2016)
Darwin Barzola - Project Engineer

Darwin Barzola

  • Project Engineer
  • Bachelor in Networks and Operating Systems
  • MikroTik Trainer (since 2016)
  • Ubiquiti Trainer (since 2015)
  • Trainer Academy Xperts (since 2014)
Mauro Escalante, CEO and CTO Academy Xperts

Mauro Escalante

  • CEO & CTO Academy Xperts
  • Engineering in Computer Science
  • MikroTik Trainer (since 2009)
  • Trainer Academy Xperts (since 2011)
  • Network Analysis and Troubleshooting Specialist

Course Objectives

The MTCTCE course focuses on providing participants with the knowledge necessary to configure and manage key aspects of the network using MikroTik devices. Through the different chapters, students will learn about DNS, DHCP, firewall, NAT, mangle, HTB, queues, proxy, TTL and load balancing, among other topics.

The practical laboratories will allow participants to apply the concepts learned in a real environment and reinforce their understanding of them.

DNS

Explores the importance of Domain Name System (DNS) in networking, how to configure and manage DNS cache on MikroTik devices, monitor and delete DNS cache, introduction to static DNS entries, complete with review questions and hands-on labs about transparent DNS and static DNS.

DHCP

Details how the DHCP protocol works, identifying and configuring DHCP clients, configuring DHCP for IPv6, managing IP address reservations, and hands-on labs on DHCP server and DHCP Relay configuration.

FirewallFilter

Covers packet flow in a firewall, flowchart analysis for layers 2 and 3, knowledge about automatic decisions in the firewall, firewall filter structure, connection tracking, TCP states, and hands-on firewall-specific configuration labs filter.

Firewall Filter – Chain Input

It focuses on the firewall ingress chain, mitigation of network intrusions such as port scans and DoS/DDoS attacks, ICMP framework, ping flood defense, and hands-on labs on ingress filters and network intrusion detection.

Firewall Filter – Chain Forward

Explore the firewall forwarding chain and its application, including hands-on labs on packet filtering.

Bogon IPs

Introduces bogon IP addresses, their importance in traffic filtering, and how to configure them in MikroTik.

NAT firewall

It covers the structure of the NAT firewall, dst-nat and redirect actions, limitations of Source NAT, NAT Helpers, configuring RAW in the firewall, and its relationship with mangle, along with practical dst-nat labs.

Mangle Firewall

It covers the concept of MSS (Maximum Segment Size), how to change it, marking packets and connections in the mangle firewall, and practical mangle labs.

HTB

Explains queue colors in Winbox, HTB (Hierarchical Token Bucket) structure, dual throttling, queue priority, and typical HTB configuration.

Queues

Discusses the major changes to queuing in RouterOS version 6, general rate limiting principles, simple queues, queuing tree, different types of queues, features, and the implementation of PCQ.

Burst

Describes the concept of burst in the context of queuing and rate limiting, and how to configure and use burst in RouterOS.

Web proxy

Explore configuring a transparent proxy, using the proxy-based firewall, cache management, HTTP methods, and access lists in the proxy.

TTL

Details how to modify the TTL of packets to control their lifetime on the network using mangle in RouterOS.

Load balancing

Introduces different load balancing methods such as PCC, ECMP, and Nth Packet, including how to configure and apply each method in RouterOS.

Each chapter combines theory with practice and laboratories to ensure a deep and applied understanding of each topic, preparing students for certification as MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineers.

By the end

Upon completion of the course, students will be trained as MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineers and will be able to implement effective network traffic management solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions about MTCTCE

The MikroTik MTCTCE (MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer) certification course is designed for network professionals who want to delve deeper into the control and management of traffic within networks using the tools and functionalities offered by RouterOS.

The MTCTCE course focuses on key areas such as quality of service (QoS), traffic control, firewall, and bandwidth throttling techniques to optimize network performance and ensure security.

Participants learn how to configure, operate, and troubleshoot advanced RouterOS features related to traffic control.

This course usually lasts 16 hours spread over several days, although this may vary depending on the teaching modality (in-person or online). 

You must have good knowledge of subnetting, VLSM, OSI model, TCP/IP model, basic concepts of LAN networks, wireless networks.

You should know:

  • What is an IP address
  • What is a subnet-mask
  • What is a Gateway and what is DNS

To take the MTCTCE certification exam you must have passed the certification exam MTCNA

To obtain the MikroTik MTCTCE certification, you must complete the certification course and pass a final exam.

The exam is taken at a MikroTik-accredited exam center and consists of a theoretical test.

To take the MTCTCE certification exam you must have passed the certification exam MTCNA

The MikroTik MTCTCE certification allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in using MikroTik networks and devices, which can open up employment opportunities and increase your salaries.

In addition, the certification is recognized internationally and allows you to access different exclusive MikroTik resources and tools.

  • Professional Recognition: Obtaining the MTCTCE certification highlights the professional in the field of networking, demonstrating a high level of proficiency in the use of MikroTik RouterOS.
  • Skill Enhancement: Delves into specific technical knowledge that is invaluable for efficiently managing complex networks.
  • Career Opportunities: Certification can open doors to new employment opportunities or promotions in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT).

Have a MikroTik account (mikrotik.com) allows the student to officially register for the Certification Course they are taking (the final registration is done by the Trainer on the first day of class)

Additionally, the Certification Exam is taken through the MikroTik account and if passed, the digital certificate is deposited in said account.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020), MikroTik authorized all Trainers to give Certification Courses ON-LINE

However, the Certification Exam must be taken in person, except for the Renewal Exam, which can be taken remotely through the system. MTCOPS implemented by MikroTik.

If it is the first time that the exam for any certification is being given, it must be taken in person in front of the Trainer, this is by MikroTik regulations since it is necessary to verify who the person is who is going to give the exam.

On the day of the exam, the Trainer will take a group photo with the students and upload it to the MikroTik portal in order to activate the exam. If the photo is not uploaded, the Trainer will not be able to enable the exam.

If it is a Renewal Exam, then it can be taken remotely through the system MTCOPS implemented by MikroTik.

For renew Any MikroTik Certification can be done remotely through the system MTCOPS implemented by MikroTik.

For more details on the MTCOPS remote exam you can access the following link: https://abcxperts.com/mtcops-mikrotik-certification-test-online-proctoring-system/

La minimum grade is 60% over 100%.

If between 50% and 59% is obtained, the student has the right to a second opportunity to take a new exam, which must be taken at that same moment.

There is no third chance.

As soon as the exam is finished, the system automatically displays the grade.

Additionally, within the account managed by each student in MikroTik (mikrotik.com), in the left menu of said portal you will find the option MY TRAINING SESSIONS where you can view all the courses you have taken with their respective notes.

To retake the certification exam, you only have to pay the exam fee.

To find out the price, contact your sales agent.

Each student receives a RouterOS level 4 (L4) license.

You must access your MikroTik account (mikrotik.com) and then go left side to the option MAKE A KEY FROM PREPAID KEY

No. Each MikroTik certification must be renewed independently.

This means that to renew your MTCTCE certification you must retake the MTCTCE Certification Exam.

It is not mandatory to retake the MTCTCE course.

You can take the certification exam directly when it is a renewal.

To validate MikroTik certifications we can do so through the following link: https://mikrotik.com/certificateSearch

If you do not pass the exam after a month, you can take it again.

It is not mandatory to take the MTCTCE course again, and you can take the exam directly.

To download the MTCTCE certificate you must enter your personal account at mikrotik.com and in the left menu go to the option MY CERTIFICATES

MikroTik MTCTCE Certification Exam

1

In-person exam

In the presence of an authorized MikroTik Trainer

25 questions
Time 1 hour

2

Approval

The Exam is passed with a score of 60%

If your score is between 50 and 59 you have a second chance.

3

Digital Certificate

The Certificate of Approval is issued immediately in PDF format on the MikroTik platform

Certificate of Attendance and Participation in the MTCTCE Course

  • Academy Xperts issues a Certificate of Attendance and Participation to the course Certification. To receive it, the student must take a Final Evaluation Exam on this platform and approve it with a score of 75%.
  • This Certificate of Attendance does not accredit or replace the MikroTik Certification Exam issued by MikroTik Latvia, it being mandatory that said certification exam be taken in person.
1

Online Exam

The exam is taken online on this platform

30 questions
Time 1 hour

2

Approval

The Exam is passed with a score of 75%

You automatically have a second chance.

3

Digital Certificate

The Certificate of Attendance and Participation is issued immediately in PDF format on this platform.

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