There are two Winbox loader modes: simple which is enabled by default and advanced.
When winbox.exe is downloaded, double click on it, and the Winbox loader window will pop up. Winbox loader can be downloaded from the MikroTik download page. Winbox uses AES128-CBC-SHA as an encryption algorithm (requires Winbox version 3.14 or above).Winbox in RoMON mode requires that the agent is the latest version to be able to connect to the latest version routers.Both sides verify that the other side knows the password (no man in the middle attack is possible).WinBox uses ECSRP for key exchange and authentication (requires a new Winbox version).Winbox.exe is signed with an Extended Validation certificate, issued by SIA Mikrotīkls (MikroTik).
Some advanced and system critical configurations are not possible from the Winbox, like MAC address change on an interface Winbox changelogįrom Winbox v3.14, the following security features are used:
All Winbox interface functions are as close as possible mirroring the console functions, that is why there are no Winbox sections in the manual. It is a native Win32 binary but can be run on Linux and macOS (OSX) using Wine. Winbox is a small utility that allows the administration of MikroTik RouterOS using a fast and simple GUI.
