

Winbox loader can be downloaded from the mikrotik download page. Winbox uses AES128-CBC-SHA as encryption algorithm (requires winbox version 3.14 or above).

Winbox in RoMON mode requires that agent is the latest version to be able to connect to latest version routers.Both sides verify that other side knows password (no man in the middle attack is possible).WinBox uses ECSRP for key exchange and authentication (requires new winbox version).Winbox.exe is signed with an Extended Validation certificate, issued by SIA Mikrotīkls (MikroTik).

Some of advanced and system critical configurations are not possible from 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 administration of MikroTik RouterOS using a fast and simple GUI.
