Gerenciamento de rede logica com roteador mikrotik nas pequenas e medias empresas

Abstract

The research conducted aims to analyze the functionalities of MikroTik routers for the management of logical networks in small and medium-sized companies. The motivation for this research arises from MikroTik's technological advances in the field of computer networks, with the development of modern and intelligent equipment that adapt to different business environments. The methodology adopted is of the applied type, with a qualitative approach and an explanatory focus. Eight configurations selected from the literature were applied in an environment of a small health company called Cooperativa Odontológica do Estado do Amapá, using MikroTik routers model RB750GL. The theoretical foundation includes authors such as Mosna and Moraes (2020), who address the configuration of site-to-site and client-to-site VPNs with OpenVPN and MikroTik devices; Gazola (2013), which deals with the configuration of internet link failover using MikroTik routers; and Leão (2017), which explores the management of IT services at an internet access provider with an approach to IT governance. It was verified that the management of logical networks with MikroTik routers in small and medium-sized companies brought satisfactory results, fortunately for the resolution of the proposed problem, highlighting the relevant functionalities of these routers and providing an enriching academic formation for the students involved. The findings strengthened the importance of these devices as a solid option to optimize the performance and security of corporate networks in an increasingly digital and competitive environment.