Yes, MikroTik devices offer full command line interface (CLI) support, which is a fundamental feature of RouterOS, the operating system used by these devices.

The MikroTik CLI provides a powerful and flexible way to configure hardware, manage the network, and perform diagnostic and monitoring tasks.

CLI Features in MikroTik RouterOS

1. CLI Access:
   • By Direct Terminal: You can access the CLI directly through the console if you are physically close to the device.
   • Via Secure Shell (SSH): You can connect to the MikroTik router via SSH, allowing secure remote access to the CLI from anywhere.
   • Via WinBox: WinBox, MikroTik's graphical configuration tool, also provides a terminal that allows access to the CLI.
2. Full functionality:
   • Network Configuration: From the CLI you can configure interfaces, establish routes, configure IP, and configure other aspects of the network.
   • Security: Configuring firewalls, VLANs, VPN tunnels, and other security features.
   • Services: Manage and configure services such as DHCP, DNS, Web Proxy, and more.
   • Monitoring and Diagnosis: The CLI provides tools to monitor network performance and diagnose problems, such as ping, traceroute, and torch.
3. Scripting and Automation:
   • RouterOS supports scripting within the CLI, allowing users to write scripts to automate complex or repetitive tasks. This is especially useful for managing large configurations or for deploying standard configurations to multiple devices.
4. Documentation and Support:
   • MikroTik provides extensive documentation including CLI command guides, making it easy for users to learn how to use the CLI for their specific needs.

Advantages of Using the CLI

• Flexibility: Allows detailed and specific configurations that are sometimes not available in the GUI.
• Speed: Experienced network administrators can execute changes and diagnostics more quickly through the CLI than through the graphical interface.
• Automation: The ability to write scripts and run them in the CLI saves time and reduces the potential for human error in complex configurations.

In summary, CLI support on MikroTik equipment is a powerful tool for network administrators, offering detailed control and advanced network management capabilities that are essential for the effective maintenance of modern IT infrastructures.