Build a Bulletproof Network: MLAG + VRRP Solution with MikroTik

Redundant. Reliable. Real-World Proven. MLAG + VRRP Infrastructure Built for Hosting & ISP Networks.

A plug-and-play MikroTik-based design for co-location, ISP, and data center environments.
Deploy once, sleep well. Fully documented, monitored, and scalable.

What’s in This Solution?

This solution combines Layer 2 redundancy (MLAG) with gateway-level failover (VRRP), built and tested in our own lab and now used in production.

✅ Feature

🔎 Description

Dual-Core Routers

Use of CCR2116s with VRRP for high-availability routing

MLAG-Ready Switch Stack

CRS317 switches configured with bonding + MLAG for seamless failover

VLAN Segmentation

VLAN10 (Hosting), VLAN20 (Public), VLAN30 (Guest), VLAN99 (Mgmt), VLAN100 (NAT)

Transparent Monitoring

The Dude used for network visibility and alerts

Step-by-Step Config

Full RouterOS exports for every device with visual mapping

 

MLAG/VRRP Network design and Configuration

Core Router#2 Backup

The-Dude Monitoring

Distribusion Switch#2

Servers (1-12)

Servers (1)

Servers (2)

Servers (3)

Core Router#1 Main

Distribusion Switch#1

Servers (1-12)

Try the Network Yourself – Book a Session

 

Want to see the full MLAG + VRRP network in action before building your own?

You’ll be able to explore every switch, and router— including all configurations, VLANs, bonding, VRRP, NAT, and failover scenarios. It's real gear, running real traffic.


Book Your Appointment

Request Access to the MLAG Live Lab

Want to test our high-availability network lab? Fill out the form to book your in-person or virtual appointment and gain full access to our live MLAG network setup.

We’ll get back to you with confirmation and access details.