Mikrotik Add Default Route

In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to add a default route in the Mikrotik router. This route is usually used to connect users to the internet.

We assume that our gateway address is 2.2.2.2 that is provided by our internet connection service provider. Now we will add the default gateway or default route information. If the router not found any routing information for the specific network in its own routing table, then it will forward that network traffic via default route or default gateway.

Now we will configure our default gateway or default route. To do that, go to the "IP" menu and then go to the "Routes" sub-menu. Navigate to the "Routes" tab and then click on add (+) sign to add a new entry.

At the "Dst Address" field we will write 0.0.0.0/0 means any network will be affected by this rule. At the "Gateway" field we will write the 2.2.2.2 address that is our default gateway address. By this entry, the router will forward all the network traffic to the default gateway, which is not found in its own routing table.

All is done. After click on the "Apply" and then "OK" button, this route entry will be added to our routing table.