diff --git a/source/_integrations/mikrotik.markdown b/source/_integrations/mikrotik.markdown
index b9c2999b1d5..995ca0771dd 100644
--- a/source/_integrations/mikrotik.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/mikrotik.markdown
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ There is currently support for the following device types within Home Assistant:
 
 You have to enable accessing the RouterOS API on your router to use this platform.
 
+RouterOS uses a ping test to determine client presence, make sure you are not blocking this on the client (Windows firewall default behavior), as this will result in the provided `device_tracker` having the state `not_home`.
+
 Terminal:
 
 ```bash
@@ -38,6 +40,7 @@ Go to **IP** -> **Services** -> **API** and enable it.
 
 Make sure that port 8728 or the port you choose is accessible from your network.
 
+
 {% include integrations/config_flow.md %}
 
 ## Use a certificate