Yes we can perform PCC load balancing but in the case of DHCP we need to work with scripts.

It is possible to perform load balancing on a MikroTik device using both DHCP and PPPoE connections. This functionality is useful for distributing traffic between multiple Internet connections to improve network reliability and performance.

We explain how you can configure load balancing in MikroTik using both types of connections.

Configuring Load Balancing in MikroTik with DHCP and PPPoE

Step 1: Configure Network Interfaces

First, you will need to configure each Internet connection. For DHCP, usually the interface will receive an IP configuration automatically from the ISP. For PPPoE, you will need to configure the interface with the details provided by your ISP, including username and password.

Step 2: Configure Load Balancing

Once the interfaces are configured, you can proceed to establish load balancing. MikroTik offers several techniques to balance traffic, the most common being PCC (Per Connection Classifier) ​​and ECMP (Equal Cost Multi-Path Routing).

Using PCC

PCC is very effective for balancing connections of different types because it allows you to control how connections are distributed based on parameters such as IP addresses or ports.

1. Go to IP > Firewall > Mangle and create rules that mark the connections for each interface. You can use different criteria such as source or destination IP addresses, ports, etc.
2. Configure mangrove rules to mark packets coming from different interfaces.

Using ECMP

ECMP allows traffic to be distributed among multiple gateways that have the same cost.

1. Set up multiple routes in IP > Routes with the same cost for each gateway.
2. Make sure each route have the same route cost and that the interfaces are configured correctly.

Step 3: Monitor and Adjust

After implementing load balancing, it is important to monitor traffic to ensure that balancing is working as expected. MikroTik offers tools under “Tools” and “Graphs” to visualize the traffic through each interface.

Additional considerations

• Redundancy: In addition to load balancing, consider setting up redundancy to improve connection reliability.
• Security: Be sure to review security settings to protect your network from unauthorized access, especially when multiple interfaces are exposed to the Internet.

Implementing load balancing with DHCP and PPPoE on a MikroTik device can be a robust solution to improve the efficiency and redundancy of Internet connections in a corporate environment or in smaller networks.