Step-by-Step Guide Setting Up VPN On MikroTik Routers

Have you ever wanted to set up a VPN connection using Mikrotik RouterOS? Well, look no further! We've got you covered with a step-by-step tutorial.

First, let's start with the basics. A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a network connection that encrypts and secures your internet traffic. This means that your online activity is private and cannot be accessed by third parties.

Now, let's get to setting up the VPN connection.

Step 1: Log in to your Mikrotik RouterOS

To log in to your Mikrotik RouterOS, you will need to have the IP address of the device. Once you have this, open your web browser and type the IP address into the search bar.

Once you have reached the login page, enter your username and password. If you have not changed the default username and password, the default is "admin" for both.

Step 2: Configure the VPN server

Navigate to the "IP" tab on the left-hand side of the page and click on "IPsec". Click on the "Proposal" tab and create a new proposal by clicking on the plus sign at the bottom of the page.

Fill out the necessary fields, including the encryption algorithm, hashing algorithm, and Diffie-Hellman group. Once you have done this, click "Apply" to save the changes.

Next, create a new policy by clicking on the plus sign in the "Policy" tab. Set the source address and destination address to "0.0.0.0/0" to allow all traffic to pass through the VPN connection. Set the "Action" to "encrypt" and select the proposal that you created earlier. Click "Apply" to save the changes.

Step 3: Add a user

Under the "Secrets" tab, click on the plus sign to add a new user. Fill out the necessary fields, including the username, password, and the IP address range that the user will be assigned.

Make sure to also select the "IPsec" option to enable the user to access the VPN connection. Once you have done this, click "Apply" to save the changes.

Step 4: Set up the client

Now it's time to set up the client device to access the VPN connection. This can be done on any device, including your phone, tablet, or computer.

Open the device's network settings and select "VPN". Add a new VPN connection and enter the server address, username, and password that you created earlier. Once you have done this, save the changes and connect to the VPN.

Step 5: Test the connection

Finally, it's time to test the connection. Once you are connected to the VPN, open your web browser and visit a site such as www.whatismyip.com. This will display your IP address.

Read also

If the IP address displayed on the site is different than your regular IP address, then the VPN connection is working properly.

And there you have it! You have successfully set up a VPN connection using Mikrotik RouterOS. Enjoy your secure and private internet browsing!