The connect-list in RouterOS is used to define rules for wireless client behavior when connecting to available Access Points. You can define multiple entries in the connect-list, and RouterOS processes them in top-down order. This allows prioritization of APs based on criteria such as SSID, signal strength, and MAC address.
MTCNA Course Material – Wireless Client Settings:
“The connect-list determines the order in which the wireless client will try to associate with Access Points. Entries are processed from top to bottom, allowing prioritized connection attempts.”
René Meneses MTCNA Study Guide – Wireless & Connect-List Section:
“By placing the most preferred AP at the top of the connect-list, you ensure it is attempted first. Reordering entries is used to manage roaming behavior and priority.”
MikroTik Wiki – Wireless Client & Connect List:
“The client will attempt to connect to the first matching entry in the connect list. This means the connect list can be used to define AP priorities.”
Therefore, the statement is true.
Final Answer: BQUESTION NO: 98 [Hotspot]
What configuration is added by /ip Hot-Spot setup command? (Select all that apply)
A. /ip service
B. /ip Hot-Spot user
C. /ip Hot-Spot walled-garden
D. /ip dhcp-server
E. /queue tree
Answer: B, C, D
The /ip hotspot setup command is a wizard used to quickly deploy a HotSpot service on a selected interface. It automatically creates several configurations necessary for a functional HotSpot environment:
Creates a default user in /ip hotspot user
Adds entries in /ip hotspot walled-garden to allow access to login page
Configures a DHCP server on the selected interface if not present
MTCNA Course Material – HotSpot Setup Wizard:
“The hotspot setup creates a user, configures a DHCP server, and sets up walled garden entries. It does not touch system services or create queue trees by default.”
René Meneses MTCNA Guide – HotSpot Setup Section:
“After running hotspot setup, you will find new configurations in /ip hotspot user, /ip hotspot walled-garden, and /ip dhcp-server. The system automatically assigns IP pools and login pages.”
MikroTik Wiki – HotSpot Setup Overview:
“The setup creates a DHCP server, login page, user entry, and basic NAT and walled garden rules.”
Option A: /ip service is unrelated
Option E: /queue tree is not configured by the setup wizard
Final Answer: B, C, DQUESTION NO: 99 [PPP]
What kind of users are listed in the Secrets window of the PPP menu?
A. Hot-Spot users
B. wireless users
C. l2tp users
D. pptp users
E. pppoe users
F. winbox users
Answer: C, D, E
The /ppp secret menu is used in RouterOS to manage usernames and passwords for Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) based services, including:
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)
It does not include HotSpot users, wireless clients, or Winbox users.
MTCNA Course Material – PPP User Authentication:
“The PPP secret database stores credentials for services like PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP.”
René Meneses MTCNA Study Guide – PPP Configuration Section:
“Users for PPP-based protocols are configured under PPP → Secrets. This includes PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP.”
MikroTik Wiki – PPP Secrets Window:
“Secrets are used to authenticate users for all PPP interfaces. HotSpot users are managed separately under /ip hotspot user.”
Option A: HotSpot users → /ip hotspot user
Option B: Wireless users connect via WPA/802.11 — not listed in PPP
Option F: Winbox users refer to /user under system user management
Final Answer: C, D, EQUESTION NO: 100 [RouterOS Introduction]
Select valid MAC-address:
A. G2:60:CF:21:99:H0
B. 00:00:5E:80:EE:B0
C. AEC8:21F1:AA44:54FF:1111:DDAE:0212:1201
D. 192.168.0.0/16
Answer: B
A valid MAC address must meet the following criteria:
Be 6 bytes (48 bits) in length
Consist of only hexadecimal digits (0–9, A–F)
Written in six groups separated by colons or hyphens (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E)
MTCNA Course Material – RouterOS MAC Address Basics:
“MAC addresses are 48-bit identifiers written as six pairs of hexadecimal digits. Invalid characters or incorrect length disqualifies an address.”
René Meneses MTCNA Guide – MAC Addressing Section:
“Each MAC is made up of 12 hexadecimal characters (6 octets). If a character like ‘G’ appears, or if it’s longer than 6 bytes, it is invalid.”
MikroTik Wiki – MAC Addressing Rules:
“Valid MAC format: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX using only 0-9 and A-F. 192.168.0.0/16 is an IP subnet, not a MAC.”
Option A: Invalid — “G” and “H” are not hexadecimal characters
Option B: Valid — proper format and hex content
Option C: Invalid — Too long (appears to be IPv6 or malformed)
Option D: Invalid — this is an IP network (CIDR notation), not a MAC
Only Option B is correct.
