Block ALL Ads on Your Network with MikroTik AdList (No Pi-hole Needed!) 🔥

In this video, you'll learn exactly how to set up the powerful new AdList feature in MikroTik RouterOS DNS settings to achieve network-level ad blocking. Stop unwanted banner ads and slow website load times without relying on separate servers or browser extensions! The MikroTik AdList feature, available natively since RouterOS v7.15, allows you to use your MikroTik router as a high-performance DNS sinkhole. This is the cleanest and most efficient way to block ads, trackers, and malicious domains for all devices connected to your network—including Smart TVs, phones, and IoT devices. We'll cover how to import massive, community-maintained blocklists (like the StevenBlack list), how to manage the DNS cache size for optimal performance, and how to create exceptions (whitelists) for any domain you need to unblock. Say goodbye to complex setups like running Pi-hole or AdGuard Home on a separate device. Your MikroTik router can do it all, natively! ⏱️ Video Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Why Use MikroTik AdList for Ad Blocking 01:07 - Checking the MikroTik Adlist Doc & RouterOS Version Requirements 02:54 - Crucial Step: Increasing the DNS Cache Size 03:17 - Method 1: Importing a Public Ad Block List via URL 06:11 - Testing the Ad Blocker & Reviewing Match Counts 06:48 - Method 2: Creating a Custom Block List using a File (Null Routing Explained) 10:47 - How to Create an Exception (Whitelist) for Any Domain 12:09 - Pause the Adblocker on MikroTik 12:44 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion 🔑 Key Takeaways: AdList uses null routing (returning 0.0.0.0) to prevent ad domains from loading. The feature works on all MikroTik CPU architectures (MIPSBE, SMIPS, ...). You must increase the DNS Cache Size to handle large blocklists (e.g., 79,000+ domains). About MikroTik RouterOS MikroTik RouterOS is a powerful, all-in-one operating system that can turn any computer or MikroTik hardware into a high-performance router. Known for its stability, security, and flexibility, RouterOS is a top choice for network administrators and service providers worldwide. It offers advanced features like routing, firewalls, bandwidth management, and VPN servers. RouterOS is widely trusted for its stability, VPN support, routing features, firewall, bandwidth control, and more. MikroTik also manufactures a variety of hardware like routers, switches, and wireless gear—all powered by RouterOS. #mikrotik #adblocker #pihole #mikrotikadlist #routeros #dnssinkhole #adguardhome #networksecurity ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🔵 Telegram: https://t.me/netadminhub 🟡 Instagram:   / netadminhub   🔴 Support the channel: https://netadminhub.com/donate