Speed Limits and IP Distribution

This page covers two technical guest-network screens: Speed Limits , which divides up bandwidth, and IP Distribution , which shows how addresses are handed out. 
 
 Warning: Changes on both screens are applied to the device immediately and cannot be undone. 
 
 
 1. Speed Limits 
 
 How do I open it? MikroTik Management → GUEST NETWORK → Speed Limits . 
 
 
 Holds download and upload limits per user or network, in two sections: 
 
 Simple limits: Applied directly to a single target. This covers everyday use. 
 Tree limits: Hierarchical limits — used to share total bandwidth between groups. 
 
 To put a quick limit on one device or on the whole guest network, you can also use the Set a speed limit box on the Overview screen. 
 
 2. IP Distribution 
 
 How do I open it? MikroTik Management → GUEST NETWORK → IP Distribution . 
 
 The device hands out addresses automatically to computers and phones on the network (DHCP). This screen shows who holds which IP address , in three sections: 
 
 IP pools: The address ranges to hand out. The setup wizard derives this range from the guest gateway address automatically. 
 DHCP servers: Which pool is served on which interface. 
 Connected devices: Devices currently holding an address. 
 
 To keep a device on the same address permanently, use the Give a device a fixed IP box on the Overview screen. 
 
 
 Related pages: MikroTik Management → Overview , Device (Advanced) .