Building A Secure VPN Infrastructure With MikroTik

Have you ever wondered how to set up a VPN connection with your MikroTik router? Look no further! With the help of this guide, you'll be able to secure your network and connect to your VPN with ease.

The first step to getting your VPN set up is to log in to your MikroTik router dashboard. Once you're in, follow these steps:

Select the PPP tab on the side menu.
Select the VPN sub-tab.
Click the 'Add VPN Connection' button.

Once you've added your VPN connection, you'll need to configure it. Here's how:

Select the newly added VPN connection.
Click the 'Edit' button.
Enter your VPN server address in the 'Remote Address' field.
Enter your VPN username and password in the appropriate fields.
Click 'OK'

Now that your VPN is configured, it's time to create firewall rules for your network. Here's what you'll need to do:

Go to the IP tab on the side menu.
Select the Firewall sub-tab.
Click the 'Filter Rules' tab.
Click the 'Add New' button to create a new rule.
In the 'General' tab, enter a name for your firewall rule.
In the 'Action' tab, select 'Accept'.
In the 'Chain' tab, select 'Input'.
In the 'Protocol' tab, select the protocol you want to allow through the firewall.
In the 'Src. Address' tab, enter the IP address range you want to allow.
In the 'Dst. Address' tab, enter the IP address range of your VPN server.
Click 'OK' to save your firewall rule.

With your firewall rule in place, it's time to test your VPN connection. Here's how:

Go to the PPP tab on the side menu.
Select the VPN sub-tab.
Click the 'Connect' button next to your VPN connection.
Enter your VPN username and password.
Click 'Connect'.

You're now connected to your VPN! Keep in mind that you may experience slower internet speeds while connected to your VPN, but the added security is worth it.

In conclusion, setting up a VPN connection with your MikroTik router is a simple process that can greatly enhance the security of your network. With just a few clicks, you can configure your VPN and firewall rules and start connecting securely to your network from anywhere in the world.