MikroTik RouterOS version 7 introduces a variety of new features and improvements, one of which is its enhanced bonding capabilities. Bonding refers to the process of combining multiple network interfaces, such as Ethernet or wireless, into a single, virtual interface. This allows for increased bandwidth, redundancy, and failover capabilities.
In RouterOS version 7, MikroTik has introduced a number of new bonding modes that allow for even more flexibility and control over your network. These include:
Balance-rr: This mode distributes traffic evenly across all available interfaces. It is useful for load balancing and increasing overall bandwidth.
Active-backup: This mode provides redundancy by automatically switching to a backup interface in case the primary interface goes down.
Bonding-lb: This mode is a combination of balance-rr and active-backup, providing both load balancing and redundancy.
Balance-xor: This mode distributes traffic based on the XOR (Exclusive OR) of the MAC address and the interface index.
Broadcast: This mode sends all traffic to all interfaces, useful for wireless access point with multiple wireless interfaces.
IEEE 802.3ad: This mode is also known as Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) and is used to automatically configure and maintain link aggregation groups.
Another new feature in RouterOS version 7 is the ability to bond multiple wireless interfaces together. This allows for increased wireless bandwidth and redundancy, making it an ideal solution for wireless point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connections.
Overall, MikroTik RouterOS version 7 offers a powerful set of bonding capabilities that allow for increased flexibility and control over your network. Whether you’re looking to increase bandwidth, ensure redundancy, or both, RouterOS version 7 has a bonding mode to suit your needs