Issue with firewall settings on router OS Router configuration problems affecting security features
Issue with firewall settings on router OS Router configuration problems affecting security features
I need to restrict certain activities, but the router's settings ignore my instructions. It functions properly on most sites, yet popular platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Google easily bypass the firewall. The Mikrotik forums don’t help much either. Yes, I turned off fasttrack and fast path—everything worked initially, but after rebooting the router it stopped functioning completely (no changes made). I really dislike router OS.
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Layer 7 firewall isn't compatible with HTTPS traffic, which is common on most websites. Your router can't inspect encrypted HTTPS packets since they're meant to remain hidden between the client browser and web server. This isn't specific to Mikrotik; Mikrotik also doesn't perform MITM attacks, so you should consider alternatives like DNS filtering or IP blocking. However, if the client uses a different DNS provider or does DoT/DoH, you'll need to manage those, as IP addresses can change frequently and maintaining an up-to-date list might be challenging.