Comprehensive MikroTik MP-BGP L3VPN lab setup with route reflectors using RouterOS v7.9, covering MPLS, OSPF, and BGP configuration.
Key Takeaways
- MikroTik RouterOS v7.9 supports multiprotocol BGP with route reflectors effectively.
- Full L3VPN lab setup requires careful configuration of IP addressing, MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.
- Loopback interfaces are critical for stable BGP and OSPF operation in the topology.
- Troubleshooting IP addressing and connectivity is essential for successful VPN deployment.
- Lab files provided enable replication of the environment for learning and testing.
Summary
- Demonstrates setting up multiprotocol BGP with route reflectors on MikroTik RouterOS version 7.9.
- Covers full lab setup from IP addressing, MPLS LDP, OSPF dynamic routing to BGP peer relationships.
- Provider 1 acts as route reflector with PE1 and PE2 as provider edge routers.
- Includes configuration of loopback interfaces for BGP and OSPF router IDs.
- Shows MPLS LDP instance creation and interface assignment for MPLS transport.
- Details OSPF instance and area setup to dynamically learn routes and form neighbor adjacencies.
- Explains BGP peer configuration including AS numbers, remote addresses, VRF, and routing tables.
- Shares troubleshooting steps such as fixing IP addressing errors and verifying connectivity via ping.
- Mentions sharing lab files compatible with EVE-NG for hands-on practice.
- Highlights ongoing improvements in RouterOS like BFD support expected soon.











