The MAC bind on MikroTik is usually found under IP → ARP or IP → DHCP Server → Leases , depending on what you want to lock down. For most DHCP setups, the easiest path is IP → DHCP Server → Leases → right-click the device → Make Static.

Where to look

  • For DHCP IP-to-MAC binding: go to IP → DHCP Server → Leases and make the lease static.
  • For manual ARP binding: go to IP → ARP and add a static entry there.
  • For hotspot users: the binding can also be set in IP → Hotspot → Users with MAC and address fields.

Quick practical answer

If your goal is “bind this device to this IP,” use DHCP Leases first. If your goal is “only this MAC can talk on this IP/interface,” then static ARP is the place to do it.

Simple example

A common workflow is:

  1. Let the client get a dynamic lease.
  2. Open IP → DHCP Server → Leases.
  3. Select the lease and click Make Static.

That is the most common “where is the bind to MAC?” answer on MikroTik forums.