# MikroTik Gateways **URL:** https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/c/gateways/mikrotik-gateways/99.md [Latest](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/tags.md) --- ## [About the MikroTik Gateways category](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/about-the-mikrotik-gateways-category/33946)
**Author:** [@kersing](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/kersing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/about-the-mikrotik-gateways-category/33946 "2020-02-02T19:53:16Z")
Mikrotik LoRaWAN gateways. Use this category for everything related to MikroTik LoRaWAN gateways. --- ## [MikroTik RouterOS 7.20.1 - wAP LR8G | TheThingsStack (TTS)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-routeros-7-20-1-wap-lr8g-thethingsstack-tts/72361)
**Author:** [@johncom](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/johncom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 10:29am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-routeros-7-20-1-wap-lr8g-thethingsstack-tts/72361 "2025-10-14T10:29:57Z")
Hello User, did you have a screenshot for me? Date: ? —\> https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/gateways/mikrotik/ Now login to The Things Network Console and register your gateway while enabling the I'm using the leg… --- ## [Mikrotik WAP LR8 stops forwarding](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-wap-lr8-stops-forwarding/70889)
**Author:** [@robshep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/robshep)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 12:10pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-wap-lr8-stops-forwarding/70889 "2025-09-09T12:10:49Z")
I have a Mikrotik WAP LR8 (running 7.18.1) connecting to TTN using BS/CUPS After a few hours (non-deterministic, but less than 12) it just stops forwarding with the log message: \[FWD\] gateway-0 forwarder stopped There… --- ## [LoraWAN coverage issue](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/lorawan-coverage-issue/71375)
**Author:** [@databird](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/databird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 5:00am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/lorawan-coverage-issue/71375 "2025-05-20T05:00:22Z")
Hi all ! I’m trying to setup a Mikrotik LR8G with an 5dBi fiber antenna but I’m facing coverage problem :frowning: Here’s my antenna mounting setup : This is a Fiberglass Lora Antenna (model ZCD0860-06W608NM), 86… --- ## [Gateway is already registered, EUI taken](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/gateway-is-already-registered-eui-taken/69450)
**Author:** [@ArgusR](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/ArgusR)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/gateway-is-already-registered-eui-taken/69450 "2024-10-18T14:55:15Z")
I’m trying to register a Mikrotik gateway to TTS but I am getting a message saying that is already registered. This device is from the company that I work for, and no one has previously registered. They did purchase onli… --- ## [Mikrotik Routerboard Gateway not forwarding data packets](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-routerboard-gateway-not-forwarding-data-packets/69405)
**Author:** [@OberLab](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/OberLab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-routerboard-gateway-not-forwarding-data-packets/69405 "2024-10-16T23:39:06Z")
Hi, I’ve bought a second hand mikrotik GW (https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/gateways/mikrotik/). It’s connected to TTNv3 server, and I see gateway status packets arriving like every minute. \* 00:17:51 Receive gat… --- ## [No connection of Mikrotik wap lr8 gateway to TTN](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/no-connection-of-mikrotik-wap-lr8-gateway-to-ttn/67148)
**Author:** [@gerhardreiner](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/gerhardreiner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/no-connection-of-mikrotik-wap-lr8-gateway-to-ttn/67148 "2024-03-10T14:27:05Z")
Hi everybody, I have a problem with my Mikrotik lr8 gateway to connect to the TTN. It keeps staying disconnected. I am new to LoRaWAN and in the posts I read, I could not find a solution to my problem. My gateway is c… --- ## [Mikrotik Lora8 connection not restored](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-lora8-connection-not-restored/52260)
**Author:** [@rascalsailor](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/rascalsailor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-lora8-connection-not-restored/52260 "2024-02-03T22:53:40Z")
Hi - This is a variation on a question about How to make MikroTik wAP LR8 kit automatically reconnect to TTN after power outage? The issue boils down to: If the gateway doesn’t see a valid network then it will not resto… --- ## [Newbie advice - MikroTik LR8 kit vs KNOT LR8 kit](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/newbie-advice-mikrotik-lr8-kit-vs-knot-lr8-kit/65538)
**Author:** [@margatemarcel](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/margatemarcel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 7:35am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/newbie-advice-mikrotik-lr8-kit-vs-knot-lr8-kit/65538 "2023-11-14T07:35:56Z")
Hi. I’m wanting to install my own gateway so that I can start playing with LoRa/TTN sensors as well as contribute to the network by providing some local coverage in my (South East UK) location. I’ve pretty much decided … --- ## [Can't connect to TTN over WiFi](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-connect-to-ttn-over-wifi/40287)
**Author:** [@Ostrzegator](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Ostrzegator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-connect-to-ttn-over-wifi/40287 "2023-10-09T08:14:06Z")
Hello, I set up my wAP LR8 Gateway to work with TTN. It works fine, but only over Ethernet connection (connected to my home router). It doesn’t work if I connect it to the same home router over WIFI - LR8 is able to conn… --- ## [Mikrotik LR8 expirience - cell backhaul?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-lr8-expirience-cell-backhaul/65032)
**Author:** [@cyclops](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/cyclops)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-lr8-expirience-cell-backhaul/65032 "2023-10-07T17:45:12Z")
Hi, I’m shopping for a new gateway and the mikrotik is currently high on the list due to: a) it’s price b) the option for cell/gsm backhaul I however have little expirience with RouterOS and have a few questions: C… --- ## [Downlink data rate](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/downlink-data-rate/63974)
**Author:** [@xarion](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/xarion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/downlink-data-rate/63974 "2023-07-18T08:18:27Z")
Hi All We have limited signal coverage in our CLASS C network and my device is sending on SF12 to the gateway, however gateway it sending downlink on SF9 back to the device which sometimes does not get received. Is ther… --- ## [MikroTik wAP LoRa8 not registering to TTN](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-wap-lora8-not-registering-to-ttn/62811)
**Author:** [@ether](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/ether)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 2:22pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-wap-lora8-not-registering-to-ttn/62811 "2023-04-30T14:22:09Z")
Hi all! I’m at a loss. I’ve got a brand new MikroTik wAP LoRa8 but it’s not registering to The Things Network. I’ve set it up as follows: updated the RouterOS to 6.49.7 (stable) reset configuration bridged all… --- ## [MikroTik LoRaWAN gateways and concentrator boards](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-lorawan-gateways-and-concentrator-boards/27444)
**Author:** [@ebreyit](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/ebreyit)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-lorawan-gateways-and-concentrator-boards/27444 "2023-03-13T14:05:18Z")
Main topic for MikroTik LoRaWAN gateways and concentrator boards By @bluejedi wAP LR8 kit - LoRaWAN gateway 863-870 MHz wAP LR9 kit - LoRaWAN gateway 902-928 MHz R11e-LR8 - LoRaWAN concentrator gateway card 863-870 … --- ## [Lora-dl: \[TTN V3 (eu1)\] Keepalive timed out](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/lora-dl-ttn-v3-eu1-keepalive-timed-out/60055)
**Author:** [@ok2arm](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/ok2arm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/lora-dl-ttn-v3-eu1-keepalive-timed-out/60055 "2022-11-28T21:30:24Z")
Hi, I have lot of this msg in log, what is wrong ? We have public IP without any limits (port, traffic etc…) Is possible run two and more gateways on the same public IP , the same internet connection… ? Thank --- ## [Can't connect Gateway Mikrotik to The Things Stack running on Localhost](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-connect-gateway-mikrotik-to-the-things-stack-running-on-localhost/57742)
**Author:** [@byjosertag](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/byjosertag)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-connect-gateway-mikrotik-to-the-things-stack-running-on-localhost/57742 "2022-07-10T16:29:52Z")
Hello, I set up on a virtual machine running Ubuntu 20.0.4 The Things Stack following the guide that provides the network and everything was fine. Now I’m adding my gateway, which is a Mikrotik WAP LR8 kit, I configure … --- ## [Gate shows disconnected 3 days ago](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/gate-shows-disconnected-3-days-ago/54176)
**Author:** [@rascalsailor](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/rascalsailor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 9:52am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/gate-shows-disconnected-3-days-ago/54176 "2022-01-07T09:52:06Z")
Hi, my Lora8 Gateway shows ‘Disconnected 3 days ago’, however the uplink and downlink counter is still incrementing and looking at the event details, it is still still connecting to my application. (my application also c… --- ## [Connectivity to TTN isn't constant in isolated forest region](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/connectivity-to-ttn-isnt-constant-in-isolated-forest-region/54098)
**Author:** [@sebasti96](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/sebasti96)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/connectivity-to-ttn-isnt-constant-in-isolated-forest-region/54098 "2021-12-28T14:13:50Z")
Hi, I want to use a LtAP lr8 LTE kit from Mikrotik in an isolated forest region. Internet is usually available via LTE, but reception sometimes breaks down and this produces data gaps. Maybe also the lora connection isn… --- ## [Transmit down link message failure](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/transmit-down-link-message-failure/52230)
**Author:** [@Allasandro](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Allasandro)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/transmit-down-link-message-failure/52230 "2021-10-12T05:28:44Z")
Good Day, everyone, I am using a Mikrotik Lr8 Wap gateway (\[https://mikrotik.com/product/wap\_lr8\_kit\]) with a +6.5dbi antenna.(\[MikroTik Routers and Wireless - Products: Antenna kit for LoRa®\]). We see that the join acc… --- ## [MikroTik Antenna Kit 6.5dBi](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-antenna-kit-6-5dbi/40420)
**Author:** [@PumpkinEater](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/PumpkinEater)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 11:17am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-antenna-kit-6-5dbi/40420 "2021-10-01T11:17:01Z")
Hi, I am looking for an external antenna for my Dragino LPS8. I initially thought of a homemade collinear antenna, but I now found the MikroTik 6.5dBi antenna for reasonable money, which would save me some time. Is anyo… --- ## [How to make MikroTik wAP LR8 kit automatically reconnect to TTN after power outage?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/how-to-make-mikrotik-wap-lr8-kit-automatically-reconnect-to-ttn-after-power-outage/37341)
**Author:** [@Smaldeel](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Smaldeel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/how-to-make-mikrotik-wap-lr8-kit-automatically-reconnect-to-ttn-after-power-outage/37341 "2021-09-23T12:54:46Z")
I need assistance with a Mikrotik waP Lora 8 kit gateway please,after a power failure the gateway does not connect to The things network again and i have to restart it,any suggestions please? --- ## [Configuration for KNOT ?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/configuration-for-knot/50357)
**Author:** [@vincen](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/vincen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/configuration-for-knot/50357 "2021-09-15T18:16:16Z")
Hi Just received a brand new Mikrotik Knot that I plan to use as gw with TTS :wink: as expected the tutorial on TTN website is outdated (MikroTik KNOT | The Things Stack for LoRaWAN). Searched net but couldn’t find any … --- ## [Can't get the Mikrotik LR8 connect to TTN](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-get-the-mikrotik-lr8-connect-to-ttn/44416)
**Author:** [@rainerfritz](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/rainerfritz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-get-the-mikrotik-lr8-connect-to-ttn/44416 "2021-06-08T15:21:17Z")
Hi ! Sorry to ask for help or double post, but my knowledge on router configuration is not that good and I have still not managed to get it connected to TTN EU network. Similar posts did not point me in the correct dire… --- ## [LTAP LR8 LTE gateway : multiple network servers: routing](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/ltap-lr8-lte-gateway-multiple-network-servers-routing/47256)
**Author:** [@alpu](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/alpu)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/ltap-lr8-lte-gateway-multiple-network-servers-routing/47256 "2021-05-28T15:34:13Z")
I run a Mikrotik LTAP LR8 in The Things Stack community V3. Created an app, added a device and that all went flawlessly, join requests, join ack, upload , all well. Then I set up a local (192.168.1.190) Chirpstack stack… --- ## [LtAP LR9 LTE gateway (DIY instructions) - AU/US915](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/ltap-lr9-lte-gateway-diy-instructions-au-us915/47718)
**Author:** [@bwooce](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bwooce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 11:05am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/ltap-lr9-lte-gateway-diy-instructions-au-us915/47718 "2021-05-15T11:05:31Z")
DIY instructions for an LtAP LR9 Gateway (LTE + GPS, not that the GPS seemingly matters) Preamble I have one of the Mikrotik wAP LR9 gateways (exterior rated) running on AU915, and it works well (although I could hope … --- ## [No signal outside](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/no-signal-outside/44616)
**Author:** [@Thunderwolf007](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Thunderwolf007)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/no-signal-outside/44616 "2021-02-22T10:46:35Z")
I have a weird problem with my MikroTik wAP LoRa8 router with a Omni 6.5dBi antenna. I placed the router inside in the attic with a 2m cable through the roof and attached the antenna to the chimney. The weird thing is th… --- ## [AS923 AS1 config for Mikrotik - enable FSK?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/as923-as1-config-for-mikrotik-enable-fsk/42636)
**Author:** [@bwooce](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bwooce)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/as923-as1-config-for-mikrotik-enable-fsk/42636 "2021-01-04T17:08:18Z")
The firmware 6.48 has a configuration for AS923 but it is AS923 AS2 (determined from comparing the frequencies). I have come up with this config for AS923 AS1, but I have a question about the FSK channel – should i enab… --- ## [Mikrotik wap lora8 no data send to TTN console](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-wap-lora8-no-data-send-to-ttn-console/42516)
**Author:** [@christopheblain](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/christopheblain)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/mikrotik-wap-lora8-no-data-send-to-ttn-console/42516 "2020-12-29T16:50:46Z")
Dear all, I bought a new Mikrotik gateway and it’s been 2 days since I try to have a connection under TTN. My gateway is receiving the data, but I am not receiving anything in TTN. Currently it is connected in ethernet… --- ## [Server getting data from TTN (lots of "connections) with same counter)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/server-getting-data-from-ttn-lots-of-connections-with-same-counter/40719)
**Author:** [@mvcorrea](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/mvcorrea)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/server-getting-data-from-ttn-lots-of-connections-with-same-counter/40719 "2020-10-21T13:32:46Z")
A question here, Gateway(mikrotik) and sensor(rak7200) side by side. When trying to get some data via node.js…(see code) const mqtt = require("mqtt"); const Datastore = require("nedb"); const db = new Datastore({ file… --- ## [Wap lora9 kit, cant connect and status console thethings not connected](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/wap-lora9-kit-cant-connect-and-status-console-thethings-not-connected/39524)
**Author:** [@maxspeed](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/maxspeed)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/wap-lora9-kit-cant-connect-and-status-console-thethings-not-connected/39524 "2020-09-01T22:27:39Z")
I’m new with lora wan ( first post too) … I try to setup my new device wap lora 9 kit, firmware 6.47.2, ether1 connected directly to internet and wifi woking well with another network IP. I used those links to configur… [Next page](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/c/gateways/mikrotik-gateways/99.md?page=1)