Exploring MikroTik Router Wireless Features For VPN

Do you want to establish a secure VPN connection for remote access to your Mikrotik router? Look no further because in this post, we will guide you step-by-step on how to set up a VPN in Mikrotik Router for Remote Access.

First and foremost, you need to access your Mikrotik router's web interface. You can do this by typing the IP address of your router into your web browser's address bar (e.g. 192.168.1.1).

Step 1: Create a new user on your Mikrotik Router

Before you can configure your VPN, you need to create a new user on your Mikrotik router. This user will be used to authenticate the VPN connection. Follow the steps below to create a new user:

Click on the "System" dropdown menu, and then click on "Users"
Click on the "+ Add" button to create a new user
Enter the user's name and password, and click "OK" to save the user

Step 2: Configure the Mikrotik Router for VPN access

Next, you need to configure your Mikrotik router for VPN access. Follow the steps below:

Click on the "PPP" dropdown menu, and then click on "Interface"
Click the "+ Add New" button to create a new interface
Choose "PPTP Client" from the drop-down menu
Enter the VPN server IP address in the "Remote Address" field and the username and password you created in the previous step
Click "Apply"

Once the configuration is complete, you will be able to connect to your Mikrotik router using a VPN connection.

Step 3: Test your VPN connection

Before you use your VPN connection, you should test to ensure that it is working properly. Follow the steps below:

Try to access the router's web interface from a remote computer
If successful, you have successfully established a VPN connection to your Mikrotik router!

Step 4: Use your VPN connection

Now that your VPN connection to your Mikrotik router is established, you can now securely access your router from anywhere in the world. This is particularly useful if you need to access your router from a remote location, or if you are travelling and need to connect to your router from a different country.

So there you have it! By following the steps above, you can easily set up a VPN in Mikrotik Router for Remote Access in no time at all. We hope this guide has been helpful to you, and feel free to leave a comment below if you have any further questions or concerns.