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The Dude

The Dude 6.45.3

  -  2.6 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    The Dude 7.16.1

  • Operating System

    Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    MikroTik / External Link

  • Filename

    dude-install-6.45.3.exe

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of The Dude 6.45.3.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of The Dude or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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  • The Dude 6.45.3 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

Important note:
- Due to removal of compatibility with old version passwords in this version, downgrading to any version prior to v6.43 (v6.42.12 and older) will clear all user passwords and allow password-less authentication. Please secure your router after downgrading.
- Old API authentication method will also no longer work, see documentation for new login procedure

- Certificate: renew certificates via SCEP when 3/4 of lifetime reached
- Crs317: fixed multicast packet receiving (introduced in v6.45)
- Hotspot: fixed default profile values not being used (introduced in v6.45)
- Rb4011: fixed SFP+ interface linking (introduced in v6.45.2)
- Smips: reduced RouterOS main package size (disabled LTE modem, dot1x and SwOS support)
- Supout: fixed SIM slot printing (introduced in v6.45)
- Wireless: improved U-APSD (WMM Power Save) support for 802.11e