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If you're looking for a way to create a PPTP VPN server using a MikroTik router, you're in luck. It's actually quite simple to do! In this post, we'll explain how you can set up your own VPN server using a MikroTik router.

What is PPTP VPN?

Before we dive into the details of how to set up a PPTP VPN server, let's first discuss what PPTP VPN is.

PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is a protocol used to create VPN connections. It's often used when security isn't a top priority, as it's not as secure as other VPN protocols like L2TP/IPsec or OpenVPN. However, PPTP is still commonly used today due to its ease of use and compatibility with a wide range of devices.

Creating a PPTP VPN Server using MikroTik Router

Now that you know what PPTP VPN is, let's get started with creating our own VPN server using a MikroTik router.

Step 1: Configure the MikroTik Router

The first step is to configure the MikroTik router. Follow these steps:

Log in to your MikroTik router using the web interface.
Select "PPP" from the left-hand menu, followed by "PPTP Server."
Enter a name for your PPTP server in the "Name" field.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the PPTP server in the "Server IP" field.
Enter the range of IP addresses you want to assign to the clients in the "Remote Address" field. This range should be different from the IP address you used for the server.
Set the "Encryption" to "Required."
Set the "Authentication" to "MSCHAP2."
Enable "Use IP Firewall."

Step 2: Configure the Firewall

The next step is to configure the firewall to allow traffic to and from the PPTP server. Follow these steps:

Select "IP" from the left-hand menu, followed by "Firewall."
Click the "NAT" tab.
Click the "Add New" button.
Set the "Chain" to "srcnat."
Set the "Out. Interface" to the interface used for your WAN (usually ether1).
Add the following rule to the "Action" section: masquerade.
Click "OK."
Click the "Filter Rules" tab.
Click the "Add New" button.
Set the "Chain" to "input."
Set the "Protocol" to "tcp."
Add the following rule to the "Dst. Port" field: 1723.
Add the following rule to the "Action" field: accept.
Click "OK."
Click the "Add New" button.
Set the "Chain" to "input."
Set the "Protocol" to "47."
Add the following rule to the "Action" field: accept.
Click "OK."

Step 3: Configure the Client

The final step is to configure the client to connect to the PPTP server. Follow these steps:

Open the Network and Sharing Center on your client computer.
Click "Set up a new connection or network."
Select "Connect to a workplace" and click "Next."
Select "Use my Internet connection (VPN)."
Enter the IP address of your MikroTik router in the "Internet address" field.
Enter a name for the connection in the "Destination name" field.
Click "Next."
Enter the username and password you want to use to connect to the PPTP server.
Click "Connect."

Conclusion

Creating a PPTP VPN server using a MikroTik router is fairly simple, as long as you follow the steps outlined in this post. While PPTP may not be the most secure VPN protocol out there, it's still commonly used due to its compatibility with a wide range of devices. If security is a top priority for you, you may want to consider using a different VPN protocol like L2TP/IPsec or OpenVPN.