How to test if the firewall rules are working in MikroTik ?



Certainly! Here are some steps you can follow to test if your MikroTik firewall rules are working:

1. Make sure that the firewall rule you want to test is enabled and has the correct settings.

2. Use a device on your network to generate traffic that matches the conditions of the firewall rule. For example, if you have a rule that blocks traffic on port 80 (HTTP), try accessing a website using a web browser.

3. Check the logs in Winbox to see if the traffic was blocked or allowed by the firewall rule. To do this, click on the "Log" menu in the left-hand sidebar, and then select "Firewall". The logs will show any traffic that matches the conditions of your firewall rules.

4. If the logs indicate that the traffic was blocked, the firewall rule is working correctly. If the logs show that the traffic was allowed, you may need to adjust your firewall rule settings to better match the traffic you want to block.

5. You can also use the "Tools" menu in Winbox to perform additional tests, such as a ping or traceroute, to see if traffic is being blocked by your firewall rules.

6. If you are still having trouble with your firewall rules, you may want to consult the MikroTik documentation or seek assistance from the MikroTik community forums or support team.

These steps should help you test if your MikroTik firewall rules are working as intended. Keep in mind that testing your firewall rules is an important part of ensuring the security of your network, so it's a good idea to regularly review and test your firewall settings to make sure they are up to date and effective.