Winbox V2.2.18 !full! < RECOMMENDED >

With a few precise clicks through the "IP > Routes" menu, Elias found the ghost entry causing the loop. He deleted the line, watched the pings return to a steady 10ms, and heard the distant click of the building’s cooling system kicking back into gear.

If you are still using v2.2.18, it is strongly advised to upgrade to ensure network security and software stability. Upgrade to v3.x/v4.x : Current versions of winbox v2.2.18

In Winbox: IP → Firewall → NAT → Add → Chain=srcnat, Out. Interface=ether1, Action=masquerade. With a few precise clicks through the "IP

If you must use v2.2.18, do so only within a trusted local network or over a secure VPN tunnel. Never use it to connect to a router over the public internet. How to Get Started Upgrade to v3

: Moving backup files or RouterOS update packages was as simple as dragging them from the desktop directly into the Winbox interface.

: Ensure your PC is connected to a LAN port. On many MikroTik devices, Ether1 is reserved for the WAN (internet) and may have a default firewall blocking Winbox access.