Simple router management software for owners of MikroTik routers with alternative access to web-based console manager.
WinBox is a freeware MikroTik router app and networking program developed by MikroTik for Windows, it's powerful, efficient and well-designed.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of WinBox to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this MikroTik routing program.
Enables access to RouterOS system from a Windows application
WinBox is a small utility that allows administration of MikroTik RouterOS using a fast and simple GUI.
To connect to the router enter IP or MAC address of the router, specify username and password (if any) and click on Connect button. You can also enter the port number after the IP address, separating them with a colon, like this 192.168.88.1:9999. The port can be changed in RouterOS services menu.
Interface of WinBox includes main toolbar at the top where users can add various info fields, like CPU and memory usage; Menu bar on the left with list of all available menus and sub-menus (this list changes depending on what packages are installed); and a work area where all menu windows are opened.
Features of WinBox
- Both sides verify that other side knows password.
- RoMON mode requires that agent is the latest version to be able to connect to latest version routers.
- Uses AES128-CBC-SHA as encryption algorithm.
- Uses ECSRP for key exchange and authentication.
- Winbox is signed with an Extended Validation certificate.
Compatibility and License
WinBox is provided under a freeware license on Windows from network software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.41 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can WinBox run on?
WinBox can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.
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