Implementation and Optimization of a Voucher-Based Internet Access System Using MikroTik RB941 for RT/RW Net Networks

Abstract

The increasing demand for stable, secure, and affordable internet access in RT/RW Net environments requires more effective network management strategies. Although MikroTik-based hotspot systems have been widely implemented, many existing studies primarily focus on basic hotspot deployment without integrating bandwidth optimization and voucher-based user authentication into a unified network management framework. Consequently, network administrators continue to encounter challenges related to unequal bandwidth allocation, inefficient user management, and limited access control. This study aims to implement and optimize a voucher-based internet access system using the MikroTik RB941 router to improve bandwidth management, user authentication, and network administration in RT/RW Net networks. The research employed an experimental approach involving network design, router configuration, hotspot implementation, voucher generation, bandwidth management using the Per Connection Queue (PCQ) method, and system testing. The implementation utilized MikroTik RouterOS, Winbox, and Mikhmon to configure and manage the network services. The proposed system successfully established centralized user authentication, automated voucher management, and more organized bandwidth allocation under the implemented testing scenario. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of Time-Based and Volume-Based voucher management with PCQ bandwidth allocation within a single MikroTik RB941 framework, providing a more comprehensive network management approach than conventional hotspot implementations. The findings indicate that the proposed configuration provides a structured and practical solution for managing internet access in RT/RW Net environments and establishes a foundation for future evaluations of network performance using Quality of Service (QoS) parameters.

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