RouterOS includes an extremely useful tool call Netwatch to help automate tasks. Netwatch Pings a defined hosts and then takes a scripted action when the host is reachable and/ or not reachable. There are many reasons to use Netwatch. Here are just a few:
- To solve static routing limitations
- Change the gateway the router is using based on whether or not the router has Internet connectivity
- Report network failures
- Watch for when specific hosts join or leave the network
- Edify routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and BGP
You can view and example of how to setup “Basic Failover with Netwatch” on our Downloads page.
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