Materi Lab 1.1 How to Install MikroTik in PNETLab

 

PNETLAB

PNETLab is a web-based network simulation application that allows users to create and test various computer network configurations, including devices from different vendors such as Cisco, MikroTik, and Fortinet. Its main benefits include self-learning, network simulation and testing, as well as collaboration on networking projects.

How to Install MikroTik in PNETLab

1. Prepare the Required Files

Make sure you have downloaded:

  • PNET_4.2.10 

  • WinSCP-6.3.6-Setup

  • chr-6.49.17 

  • VMware Workstation Pro

2. Import PNET file into VMware Workstation Pro

  • Open Folder
  • Find The PNET file
  • Right-click the PNET file
  • Select Open the PNET file in VMware Workstation Pro
  • Give the VM any name you like
  • Click Import
          If the VM starts automatically, wait until the login prompt appears
          If not, open VMware Workstation Pro, select the VM you have created , and click Power
          On

      

           Note down the IP address shown on the screen

3. Login to PNETLab

  • Login:

    • Username: root

    • Password: pnet

  • Press Enter
  • Enter a new root password: 123
  • Press Enter
  • Repeat the password: 123
  • Press Enter
  • Create a DNS domain (any name, but must end with .net), for example :
  • Press Enter
  • Press Enter when Use DHCP/Static IP address appears
  • Leave blank and press Enter when NTP server appears
  • After that, press Enter when Proxy Server Configuration appears

4. Adjust VM Settings in VMware

  • Shut down the VM (Power Off)
  • Edit VM settings

  • Go to the Memory → change to 4 GB

  • Then, go to the Network Adapter → remove the adapter labeled NAT

  • Start the VM again.

  • Login again:

    • Username: root

    • Password: 123

  • After login, type:
    • /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions

  • Minimize VMware (do not close it)

5. Access PNETLab Web Interface

  • Open a browser
  • Enter the PNETLab IP address you used in WinSCP

  • Select Offline Mode

  • Login:

    • Username: admin

    • Password: pnet

    • Mode: HTML Console

  • Complete the Verification Test
  • Click Login

6. Create a New Lab

  • Click the paper icon 
  • Name the lab "Lab 01"
  • Click Add

7. Adding Mikrotik RouterOS node in PNETLab

  • Open WinSCP

  • Enter:

    • File protocol: SFTP

    • Host name: your IP address

    • Port number: 22

    • User name: root

    • Password: 123 (your root password)


  • Click Login
  • Click Accept if Warning prompted
  • In the right-hand panel of WinSCP:

    • Click ".." until you reach the root directory
    • Navigate to /opt/unetlab/addons/qemu/
  • Create a new folder
  • Name the new folder: mikrotik-6.49
  • Open that folder
  • On the left-hand panel, go to your Downloads folder, find the CHR file

  • Right-click the CHR file
  • Select Upload 
  • Click OK
     
     
  • Right-click the chr file uploaded in the left-hand panel of WinSCP
  • Select Rename
  • Rename the uploaded CHR file to hda.qcow2

8. Add a MikroTik RouiterOS Node

  • Right-click 

  • Click Node


  • Select MikroTik RouterOS(the one you created earlier)

  • Modify:

    • Name: any name you want

    • Icon: ATM Red

    • RAM: 64 MB

    • QEMU Options: empty

  • Click Save

  • Right-click again

  • Select Network


  • Change Type to Management Cloud

  • Click Save

  • Connect a cable from the Cloud to the MikroTik node (ATM Red)

  • Ater that, click Save

9. Add a VPCS (Client)

  • Right-click 

  • Click Node

  • Select VPCS

  • Change Icon to Desktop 2

  • Click Save

  • Connect a cable from MikroTik to the VPCS

  • Then, click Save

10. Start and Configure the MikroTik

  • Start the MikroTik node (ATM Red)

  • Double-click the MikroTik node

  • Login:

    • Username: admin

    • Password: (leave blank, just press Enter)

  • Type n when asked about the software license

  • Press Ctrl + C to skip setting a new password
  • Type:
    system identity set name (AnyName)

  • Press Enter

  • Then, you can press Ctrl + L to clear the screen

11. Test the Connection via Webfig

  • Check the IP Address in MikroTik

    • In the PNETLab terminal, type:

      ip address print

    • Note the IP address (e.g., 192.168.43.126)

  • Open the Web Browser

    • Open your browser (Microsoft Edge/Chrome)

    • Enter the MikroTik IP address in the address bar, for example : 192.168.43.126


  • Login to WebFig

    • Username: admin

    • Password: leave it blank

    • Click Login

  • Open the WebFig Terminal

    • After login, select Terminal from the menu

    • Press Ctrl + C to skip setting a new password

  • Test Internet Connectivity

    • In the terminal, type:

      ping google.com

    • If successful, replies from Google’s server will appear with response times

12. Test the Connection via PuTTY

  • Open PuTTY
  • Configure PuTTY

    • Enter the MikroTik IP Address

    • Connection type: SSH (default)

    • Port: 22


    • Click Open
  • Accept Security Alert

  • Login to MikroTik

    • Username: admin

    • Password: (leave it blank, just press Enter)

  • Press Ctrl + C to skip setting a new password

  • Test Internet Connectivity

    • In the terminal, type:


      ping google.com

    • If successful, replies from Google’s server will appear with response times

  • Open Second Session

    • In the existing PuTTY window, right-click PuTTY icon in the taskbar

    • Select New Session

    • Enter the same MikroTik IP

    • Change connection type to Telnet

    • Port: 23



    • Click Open

    • Accept Security Alert if prompted

  • Login to MikroTik

    • Username: admin

    • Password: (leave it blank, just press Enter)

  • Press Ctrl + C to skip setting a new password

  • Test Internet Connectivity

    • In the terminal, type:

      ping google.com

    • If successful, replies from Google’s server will appear with response times

13. Test the Connection via Winbox
  • Open Winbox

  • Connect to MikroTik

    • Enter the MikroTik IP Address

    • Username: admin

    • Password: (leave blank)

    • Click Connect

  • Open New Terminal in Winbox

    • In the terminal, type:

      ping google.com
    •  If successful, replies from Google’s server will appear with response times
14. Test the Connection via Command Prompt
  • Open Windows

  • Type: turn Windows features on or off in the search box.

  • Enable Telnet Client, then click OK

  • Open Windows

  • Type: Command Prompt in the search box.

  • Click Run as administrator

  • Type: telnet (ip address)

  • Connect to MikroTik

    • Username: admin

    • Password: (leave blank)

  • Press Ctrl + C to skip setting a new password
  • In the terminal, type:
    • ping google.com

    • If successful, replies from Google’s server will appear with response times

15.Test the Connection via Folder
  • Open File Explorer
  • Enter The FTP Address
    • In the address bar, type: ftp://(ip address), for example: ftp://192.168.43.126

    • Press Enter
  • Log In to the FTP Server
    • Username: admin

    • Password: (leave blank)


    • Click Log On

  • Acess the Files

    • If the connection is successful, the FTP server contents (folder skins) will be displayed in File Explorer


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