How to set up
MikroPilot for a shop.
Follow these 5 phases in order. Most installations take 1–2 hours.
Pre-installation checklist
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Phase 1
Router Preparation
Access the router
Connect via Winbox or 192.168.88.1. Log in as admin (no password by default).
Enable the API service
Go to IP → Services and enable API on port 8728.
/ip service enable apiSet an admin password
Go to System → Users → admin. Set a strong password and share it with the shop owner.
Note the router's IP
Confirm the local IP (usually 192.168.88.1) — this is what MikroPilot will use to connect.
Do not skip enabling the API. MikroPilot cannot connect without it.
Phase 2
Hotspot Configuration
Run the Hotspot Setup wizard
IP → Hotspot → Hotspot Setup. Select wlan1, set the network and IP pool.
Set a DNS name
Give the login page a friendly name (e.g. hotspot.local) so users see it in the browser.
Clear existing users
Delete any default users — MikroPilot manages all accounts.
/ip hotspot user remove [find]Test the login page
Connect a phone to the WiFi. Opening any URL should redirect to the hotspot login.
Apply the hotspot to the wireless interface only, not the full bridge.
Phase 3
MikroPilot App Setup
Log in to MikroPilot
Open the app and sign in with your installer credentials. Be on the same network as the router.
Add the router
Tap Add Router. Enter the IP, port 8728, and admin credentials. Tap Connect.
Assign to the shop
Link the router to the shop's account by their email or account ID.
Confirm hotspot is detected
The hotspot name and status should appear on the dashboard.
Assign the router to the shop before you leave — this creates the commission link to your account.
Phase 4
Plans & Vouchers
Create a voucher plan
Plans → Add Plan. Set a name, duration, speed limit, and price.
Test a voucher
Generate one voucher and redeem it on a real device through the hotspot login.
Show the owner
Walk them through creating a voucher themselves so they can do it independently.
Start with 2–3 plans (e.g. 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week) so the shop is ready to sell from day one.
Phase 5
Handoff & Support
Hand over credentials
Give the shop owner the router IP, admin password, and their MikroPilot login — in writing.
Quick dashboard tour
Show active sessions, voucher list, and plan management. Keep it to 5 minutes.
Leave your contact
Give the owner your number or messaging app. You're on call online for the first week.
Log the installation
Record it in your installer dashboard to finalise the commission link.
Confident shop owners stay subscribed longer — which keeps your commission coming.
Installation complete
Once you've logged the installation in your dashboard, your 20% commission is locked in. You'll be paid instantly the moment the shop's plan purchase is confirmed.