Beginner Basics • Re: I have a backup! I want this: restore the backup on another Mikrotik device but then the Wifi network doesn't work

I expected that when I make a backup of the settings, it will work on any Mikrotik, regardless of whether it differs in model or operating system version.

And this is where you are going really wrong.
A binary backup is in principle ONLY to be used on the SAME device.
You can get away with restoring on an identical other device using the same ROS version.
But there will be pitfalls since you will also be restoring all interface MAC addresses (you need to take care of that if those devices will participate in the same network or you're going to have a very sweet time troubleshooting all kinds of issues).

Also, if your models are really different, wifi settings can be COMPLETELY different.
Wireless drivers and wifi wave2 drivers do not mix.
Even bridge or switch settings can be different.

Export as .rsc from one device.
Import again on new device, block by block, when you are sure config can be applied (and there is no default config present or you get errors).

I really don't want to have to set it up again step by step on every Mikrotik

And this part... I sense there is another issue underlying here which you are not telling us.

Statistics: Posted by holvoetn — Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:37 pm

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