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Can the configurations be exported from one Mikrotik device and loaded onto another?

Yes, you can export settings from one MikroTik device and then upload them to another MikroTik device. This is useful for backing up settings, duplicating settings on new devices, or simply migrating settings from one device to another. Here I show you how to do it:

Export Settings

To export the settings of a MikroTik device, you can use the export feature available in RouterOS. This can be done from both the command line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI) using WinBox.

Using CLI

  1. Connect to MikroTik using SSH or access the terminal through WinBox.
  2. Write the command export to see the current configuration in command format that you can copy. If you want to export the configuration to a file, you can use the command export file=nombrearchivo. This will create a file .rsc with your configuration in the router's file system.

Using WinBox

  1. Open WinBox and connect to your MikroTik device.
  2. Go to NewTerminal.
  3. Use the command export file=nombrearchivo as you would in the CLI.

Import Settings

To import a configuration to another MikroTik device, you must first transfer the exported configuration file (.rsc) to the new device. You can do this using FTP, WinBox, or any other file transfer method you prefer.

Using CLI

  1. Connect to the destination MikroTik using SSH or access the terminal through WinBox.
  2. Make sure the file .rsc is on the device. You can upload it via FTP or via the WinBox file tool.
  3. Use the command import file=nombrearchivo.rsc to import the configuration from the file.

Using WinBox

  1. Open WinBox and connect to your MikroTik device.
  2. Go to Files and drag the file .rsc to the Files window to upload it to the device.
  3. Opens NewTerminal and use the command import file=nombrearchivo.rsc.

Important considerations

  • Compatibility: Make sure the MikroTik devices involved are compatible in terms of RouterOS version and hardware capabilities. Some configurations may not be directly transferable if there are significant differences in hardware or operating system version.
  • Pre-cleaning: It may be a good idea to clear previous configurations on the target device before importing a new configuration to avoid conflicts.
  • Be careful with the interfaces: Network interfaces may have different names on different devices. Make sure you adjust the file settings .rsc as necessary to match the interfaces and other specifications of the new device.

Performing this process will allow you to get the most out of your existing configurations and make it easier to deploy new devices on your network with tried and true configurations.

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