Yes, MikroTik offers several ways to control WiFi access, allowing you to manage who can connect to your wireless network. Here I detail some of the most common and effective options:

1. MAC Address Filtering

A basic way to control access is through MAC address filtering. This involves creating a whitelist of allowed MAC addresses or a blacklist of prohibited addresses on your MikroTik WiFi hotspot.

Only devices with whitelisted MAC addresses will be able to connect, or alternatively, blacklisted devices will be blocked.

• How to configure: You can configure MAC filtering in the “Wireless” section of your MikroTik, under the “Access List” or “MAC Address Filtering” tab.

2. Access Control Using WPA2-PSK

Using a strong password using WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 – Pre-Shared Key) is the simplest and most common way to protect your WiFi network. It provides a good level of security, ensuring that only users who know the password can access the network.

• How to configure: This is configured in the “Wireless” section, selecting your network and configuring security in the “Security Profiles” tab.

3. VLANs for Network Separation

VLANs (Virtual LANs) allow network traffic to be separated into multiple virtual segments within the same physical infrastructure, providing a way to control access based on the type of user or device.

• How to configure: Configure the VLANs in the “Bridge” or “Switch” section, and then assign specific SSIDs to each VLAN in your access point settings.

4. Captive Portal (Hotspot)

The MikroTik Hotspot system is an advanced solution to control access to the WiFi network. Allows you to create a login page where users must authenticate before gaining access to the Internet. This is ideal for cafes, hotels, schools, and companies.

• How to configure: In the main menu of MikroTik, go to “IP” > “Hotspot”. The setup wizard will guide you through the process of setting up your Hotspot.

5. Schedule Based Access Control

Although MikroTik does not have built-in functionality specifically to control time-based access directly from the user interface, you can implement it using scripts and firewall rules that enable or disable access at specific times.

• How to configure: Requires the creation of custom scripts and firewall rules to fit your specific needs.

Each of these methods has its own advantages and may be better suited for different environments or security requirements. It is common to combine several of these strategies to create a robust WiFi security solution tailored to your specific needs.