Securing MikroTik Routers With VPN Policies And Access Control

Have you ever wondered how to set up a VPN connection with a MikroTik router? Well, you're in luck! Today, we're going to talk about just that.

First, let's talk about what a VPN is and why you might want to set it up with your router. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a secure connection between your computer or device and another network. When you connect through a VPN, your internet traffic is securely encrypted, making it more difficult for anyone to intercept or see what you're doing on the internet.

Setting up a VPN connection with your MikroTik router can be a little complicated, but once you get it set up, you'll be able to access all the benefits of a VPN connection on any device that connects to your router.

Here's how to set up a VPN connection with your MikroTik router:

Set up a connection with your preferred VPN provider: To get started, you'll need to sign up for a VPN service and set up a connection with your preferred provider. Once that's done, you'll need to gather some information from your VPN provider, such as the IP address of the server you want to connect to and the username and password you'll use to connect.
Log into your MikroTik router: Open your web browser and navigate to the IP address of your MikroTik router. You'll be prompted to log in with your username and password.
Navigate to the "Interfaces" tab: Once you're logged in, click on the "Interfaces" tab in the left-hand menu.
Create a new interface: Click the "+" button at the bottom of the page to create a new interface. Select "PPTP Client" from the dropdown menu.
Enter your VPN provider's server information: In the "General" tab, enter the server address, your username and password, and any other information your VPN provider requires. Click "OK" when you're finished.
Configure the new interface: Click on the new interface you just created, then click the "Advanced" tab. Make sure "Use encryption" is checked, then click "OK."
Enable the new interface: Back on the "Interfaces" tab, check the box next to the new interface you just created. Click "Apply" to save your changes.
Create a new firewall rule: Click on the "IP" tab in the left-hand menu, then click on "Firewall" in the submenu. Click the "+" button to create a new rule.
Configure the firewall rule: In the "General" tab, give the rule a name and select "Input" from the "Chain" dropdown menu. In the "Action" dropdown menu, select "Accept." In the "Protocol" dropdown menu, select "tcp." In the "Dst.Port" field, enter "1723." Click "OK" when you're finished.
Enable the firewall rule: Check the box next to the new firewall rule you just created, then click "Apply."
Done! Your MikroTik router is now set up to use a VPN connection. Any device that connects to your router will be able to access the internet through a secure, encrypted connection.

Setting up a VPN connection with your MikroTik router can be a little complicated, but it's definitely worth the effort if you want to keep your online activity private and secure. Once you've got your router set up, you can connect to it from any device and enjoy all the benefits of a VPN connection.

So if you're looking for a way to keep your online activity private and secure, consider setting up a VPN connection with your MikroTik router. It might take a little effort to get it set up, but it'll be worth it in the end.