mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface

WHAT IT DOES

What mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface does on MikroTik MCP

AI agents use mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface to create or update resources in MikroTik MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MikroTik MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface needs a policy

Disabling a wireless interface changes the state of a network device, cutting off wireless connectivity for all connected clients. This is a reversible Write operation (the interface can be re-enabled), but has high severity because misuse could cause widespread network outages and loss of connectivity to the router itself.

From the tool's definition Disables a wireless interface

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface Rate-limited

mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MikroTik MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface

What does the mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface tool do? +

Disables a wireless interface. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MikroTik MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface? +

Register the MikroTik MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MikroTik MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface? +

mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface? +

mikrotik_disable_wireless_interface is provided by the MikroTik MCP server (tarcisiodier/mcp-mikrotik). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.