How to Install DUDE Server on MikroTik [MikroTik DUDE Tutorial]

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Dude server on MikroTik OS.

Updated: 14 Dec, 21 by Oliver K 1 Min

How to Install DUDE Server on MikroTik [MikroTik DUDE Tutorial]

If you are an admin of a network, you should always monitor the network and know what goes on in it. Monitoring is the responsibility of each network admin. To do so, MikroTik provides an application named Dude that allows you to monitor your network. Here is a short tutorial on how to install Dude server on MikroTik.

At first download the dude package (.npk) and the dude client (.exe) from MikroTik software download page (https://www.mikrotik.com/download).

How to Install DUDE Server on MikroTik

Step 1: Connect to the MikroTik OS via Winbox.

Step 2: Click on files from the left side menu

Step 3: Upload the .npk file to the host.

Step 4: Reboot the device to complete the installation of MikroTik Dude server.

Step 5: Click system > packages from the left side menu.

If the installation is successful, you will see MikroTik Dude package here.

MikroTik Dude server.

Step 6: Open terminal and write the below code to enable MikroTik Dude server:

/dude set enable=yes

Also, with the below code you can check the MikroTik Dude status:

/dude print

MikroTik Dude package

Step 7: you should install .exe file on your pc

setup MikroTik DUDE

Step 8: After setup MikroTik DUDE, enter the IP, username and password. Now you can start scaning and monitoring the network.

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Oliver K

I’m Oliver k. I have MS degree in Computer Engineering. For nearly 5 years that I have been working on web programing and also in last 2 years I have worked on windows and Linux VPS. This is my honor to share my experiences with a new community.

Patrick

2020, Jan, 20

Hi Oliver, Thank you for the tutorial. I have been searching the web for such a tutorial. However I havent found completely what i am looking for. What if the dude is running and you want to upgrade Mikrotik OS and the dude version. How does this work? It might be a nice add to this tutorial. Can you help me?

Wiley

2020, Jan, 20

Will this thing work over the Internet? or only on the local LAN?

Abdo

2021, Jan, 21

hello sir, thank you for the tutorial, i have been trying to do the steps mentioned. i have tried all the packages of dude server, non of them were installed in the packages. i am using RB750 with 6.48 also firmware updated for last version 6.48, and the dude server i am installing is 6.48 also please can you assist. thank you very much.

burro

2021, Feb, 21

I think for the RB750 there is no Dude as it is MIPSBE

ken

2021, Mar, 21

thanks for the tutorial - can you tell me if Dude server can be installed on a RouterOS router, then accessed through a web browser as the client? we can't use windows end user clients in my organization, only a custom flavor of linux, so if a windows-specific application is required for non-ssh access to our network hardware, it's not gonna work.

Miss Adele Abernathy

2024, Jun, 24

This tutorial is a great resource for network admins looking to start using MikroTik's Dude for monitoring purposes. The step-by-step guide is clear and easy to follow, making the installation process straightforward. It's a helpful addition for anyone responsible for maintaining and overseeing a network. Thanks for sharing such a detailed guide!

Rachelle Schultz

2024, Jun, 24

This guide is super helpful for anyone managing a MikroTik network. The step-by-step instructions make it so easy to set up the Dude server for monitoring. Thanks for laying it out so clearly, from downloading the necessary files to running the terminal commands. It’s a real time-saver for network admins who need to keep an eye on network activity efficiently. Great work!

Lela Dietrich

2024, Sep, 24

Great tutorial! The step-by-step guide is really clear and easy to follow. It's always important for network admins to stay on top of network monitoring, and it's awesome that MikroTik provides tools like Dude to help simplify the process. The screenshots and detailed instructions make it so much easier to get everything set up without any confusion. Well done!

Mrs. Cleta Skiles

2024, Oct, 24

This is a fantastic tutorial for network admins looking to enhance their network monitoring capabilities with MikroTik Dude. The step-by-step guide is straightforward and easy to follow. It's great to see such clear instructions that make the process less daunting for those who might be new to using MikroTik setups. Thanks for sharing this valuable resource, it’s sure to help many in improving their network management skills!