Installing MikroTik Image on PNETLab or EVE-NG: Simple and Easy!

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through installing a MikroTik image on PNETLab or EVE-NG, essential tools for network simulation and cybersecurity labs.

Steps to Install MikroTik on PNETLab/EVE-NG:

1. Download MikroTik CHR Image:

• Get the MikroTik Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) image from the official site:

  wget https://download.mikrotik.com/routeros/CHR-7.11.2.img.zip -O chr.img.zip
  

• Extract the image:

  unzip chr.img.zip
  

2. Upload to PNETLab/EVE-NG:

• Use SCP to transfer the `.img` file to your lab server:

  scp chr.img root@your-eve-ng-server:/opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/mikrotik-chr/
  

• Set correct permissions:

  chmod 777 /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/mikrotik-chr/chr.img
  

3. Create a New Lab in EVE-NG:

• Add a new node, select QEMU, and choose the MikroTik CHR image.
• Configure CPU/RAM as needed (e.g., 1 vCPU, 512MB RAM).

4. Start and Configure MikroTik:

• Boot the device and log in via console (default credentials: admin/no password).
• Set up interfaces and IPs:

  /ip address add address=192.168.1.1/24 interface=ether1
  

You Should Know:

• Verify Image Integrity:

Use `sha256sum` to ensure the image isn’t corrupted:

sha256sum chr.img

• Automate with Scripts:

For mass deployments, automate using:

for node in {1..5}; do 
cp chr.img /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/mikrotik-chr/node$node.img
done

• Troubleshooting Tips:
• If EVE-NG doesn’t detect the image, restart the service:

  /etc/init.d/unetlab restart
  

• Use `lsmod | grep kvm` to verify KVM support for QEMU.

• MikroTik CLI Cheatsheet:

  /system reboot  Reboot device 
  /interface print  List interfaces 
  /ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat out-interface=ether1 action=masquerade  Enable NAT 
  

What Undercode Say:

MikroTik on EVE-NG/PNETLab is a game-changer for network engineers and pentesters. Here are extra Linux/Windows commands to enhance your lab:

• Linux Networking:

  ip link set eth0 up  Bring interface up 
  tcpdump -i eth0 port 8291  Capture MikroTik Winbox traffic 
  

• Windows PowerShell:

  Test-NetConnection 192.168.1.1 -Port 22  Check SSH access 
  

• EVE-NG Management:

  virsh list --all  List all VMs 
  

Expected Output: A fully functional MikroTik router in your virtual lab, ready for routing, firewall testing, or malware analysis.

Reference: MikroTik CHR Download | EVE-NG Docs

References:

Reported By: Matheuscazzi Instalando – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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