What is the Community Showcase Reddit edition?

It is a collection of configurations and technical experiments shared by users on Reddit. The goal is to show how MikroTik devices are used beyond standard functions, including both running non-typical applications and wireless solutions for challenging contexts.

What are the main features?

The first example shows member /u/3xHelix running Chocolate Doom in a RouterOS container. Interaction with the game happens via a browser, using KasmVNC and X11 forwarding for display management. The second case, described by u/chimbosonic, uses an indoor wAP as a CAPman manager controlling an outdoor wAP. Both access points are configured in bridge with the ISP router, which supports the WiFi 6GHz ax standard.

Who is it for and where does it make sense to use it?

Running Doom on RouterOS is an example of technical curiosity or a test of the operating system’s capabilities, not a production solution. The CAPman setup is intended for complex physical environments, such as the old farm mentioned in the newsletter, characterized by walls over 80 cm thick. In these contexts, centralized AP management via CAPman helps ensure signal coverage despite architectural barriers.

What to know before choosing it?

For running games, you must correctly configure KasmVNC and X11 forwarding for browser access. For the wireless setup, the configuration requires both wAPs to be in bridge with the ISP router. It is fundamental to consider the physical dimensions of obstacles: the described solution is specific to walls over 80 cm thick, where signal propagation is strongly attenuated.

Frequently asked questions

How do you access Chocolate Doom on RouterOS?

Access is via a web browser. The configuration requires using KasmVNC and X11 forwarding to correctly display the game within the RouterOS container.

What is the role of the indoor wAP in u/chimbosonic’s setup?

The indoor wAP acts as a CAPman manager. It manages the outdoor wAP, which operates under its control, while both devices are in bridge with the ISP router.

Why was a CAPman setup chosen for the farm?

The configuration is necessary due to the physical characteristics of the building. Walls over 80 cm thick create strong signal attenuation, making centralized and optimized wireless management necessary.

Which WiFi standard does the ISP router support?

The ISP router mentioned in the configuration supports the WiFi 6GHz ax standard. This detail is relevant for the compatibility and performance of the local network.

Source: MikroTik Newsletter #134.