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Mikrotik router+ Mosslink AX3000 AP Hotspot Setup Guide

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Mikrotik + Mosslink AX3000 Hotspot Setup Guide

Devices Involved

  • Router: Mikrotik RB951Ui-2HnD (referred to as MK)
  • Access Point: Mosslink APM6-AX3000 (referred to as AX3000)

Step 1: Initial Setup of AX3000

  1. Power up the AX3000:
  • Connect the PoE port of the 48V PoE adapter to the AX3000.
  • Connect the LAN port of the PoE adapter to your computer.
  • Note: Use a 48V PoE adapter to ensure correct power supply.
  1. Access the AX3000 configuration page:
  • Open a browser and visit http://192.168.62.1
  • Set Wi-Fi SSID and password, then click Save.

Step 2: Set Up the Mikrotik Router (MK)

  1. Power on the MK:
  • Plug in the 24V DC adapter to the power port.
  • Connect ethernet1 to your main router or ONU.
  • Use ethernet2 to ethernet4 to connect to a PC or the AX3000.
  1. Login to Mikrotik:
  • Open browser at http://192.168.88.1
  • Use the default login shown on the router label.

Step 3: Enable Hotspot in MK

  1. Navigate to IP > Hotspot > Servers
  2. Add a new server:
  • Name: mosslink
  • Interface: bridge
  • Address Pool: default-dhcp
  • Idle Timeout: 30s (recommended)
  1. Complete the Hotspot setup.

Step 4: Add Hotspot User

  1. Go to IP > Hotspot > Users
  2. Click + Add
  3. Create a user (e.g. user1, with password).
  4. Make sure to select the correct Hotspot Server (not “all”).

Step 5: Connect AX3000 to MK and Test

  1. Connect AX3000’s LAN cable to MK’s ethernet2–ethernet4 port.
  2. Use your phone or laptop to connect to AX3000 WiFi.
  3. Hotspot login page will pop up within 30s.
  4. Enter username/password from Step 4 to access internet.

Note for Admin Access

After setup, Mikrotik can only be managed via WinBox if login redirect interferes.

  • Download WinBox software from Mikrotik official site.
  • Use MAC address login if IP access fails due to Hotspot redirection.

Guide provided by Mosslink Team | moss-link.com