MikroTik RADIUS Billing — PPPoE & Hotspot

Reviewed by the NowaCRM ISP operations team Last updated: May 18, 2026

Quick answer

MikroTik routers are the backbone of ISP networks across India and Southeast Asia. Affordable, powerful, and flexible — but billing and subscriber management on MikroTik requires proper RADIUS integration. NowaCRM connects to your MikroTik devices via FreeRADIUS, providing automated authentication, bandwidth control, and billing without touching RouterOS manually.

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MikroTik PPPoE Server Integration

Configure your MikroTik PPPoE server to authenticate against FreeRADIUS, and NowaCRM handles the rest. Subscriber credentials are validated in real-time, bandwidth profiles are assigned via Mikrotik-Rate-Limit attributes, and IP addresses are allocated from your configured pools. No manual queue or profile creation needed on RouterOS.

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Bandwidth Control via Mikrotik-Rate-Limit

NowaCRM uses the Mikrotik-Rate-Limit vendor-specific attribute (VSA) to set download and upload speeds per subscriber. When plans change or FUP kicks in, a CoA packet updates the rate limit instantly. Support for burst rates, priority queues, and parent queues — all managed from the CRM, not the router CLI.

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MikroTik Hotspot Billing

Running a hotspot network? NowaCRM supports MikroTik Hotspot authentication via RADIUS. Voucher-based access, time-limited sessions, bandwidth-limited plans, and walled garden configurations. Generate and distribute hotspot vouchers from the partner portal or subscriber self-service.

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CoA & Disconnect Messages

NowaCRM sends RADIUS CoA (Change of Authorization) and PoD (Packet of Disconnect) messages directly to your MikroTik devices. Plan upgrades apply instantly. Expired subscribers are disconnected automatically. Failed CoA attempts are retried with exponential backoff and logged for troubleshooting.

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Multi-Router Management

Most ISPs run multiple MikroTik routers across towers, buildings, and neighborhoods. NowaCRM manages all your NAS devices from one interface — each with its own IP, secret, and CoA port. Monitor which router each subscriber is connected to, and push changes to the right device automatically.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NowaCRM work with MikroTik RouterOS?

Yes. NowaCRM integrates via FreeRADIUS using MikroTik vendor-specific attributes (VSAs) including Mikrotik-Rate-Limit for bandwidth control. Works with all RouterOS versions supporting RADIUS.

Can I manage MikroTik hotspot users?

Yes. NowaCRM supports MikroTik Hotspot authentication via RADIUS with voucher generation, time-limited and bandwidth-limited sessions, and walled garden support.

How does bandwidth control work on MikroTik?

NowaCRM sends the Mikrotik-Rate-Limit attribute via RADIUS which RouterOS uses to create dynamic simple queues. Plan changes trigger a CoA that updates the queue instantly.

Can I manage multiple MikroTik routers?

Yes. Each MikroTik NAS is individually configured in NowaCRM. The system routes authentication, CoA, and PoD to the correct device based on subscriber connection data.

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