Setting Up VPN On MikroTik Routers A Step-by-Step Tutorial

If you're looking to setup a VPN in your Mikrotik Router for remote access, you've come to the right place! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to configure a VPN in your Mikrotik Router. But first, let's talk about what VPN is and why you might want to set it up.

What is VPN?

VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to connect to a secure network over the internet. It encrypts your data and tunnels it through a remote server, which makes it difficult for anyone to intercept your traffic and breach your security. By using a VPN, you can access resources on a remote network as if you were physically present at that location.

Why setup a VPN in Mikrotik Router?

Now that we know what VPN is, let's talk about why you might want to set it up in your Mikrotik Router.

Remote Access: If you need to access your network from a remote location, a VPN can allow you to do so with ease. Whether you're working from home or travelling, you can securely connect to your network and access important resources such as files, printers, and applications.
Security: By using a VPN, you can encrypt your data and ensure that your communication is secure. This can be especially important if you're accessing sensitive information or working with confidential documents.
Anonymity: If you're concerned about privacy, using a VPN can help to protect your identity and hide your online activities from prying eyes. This is particularly useful if you're using public Wi-Fi or accessing the internet from a shared network.

Steps to setup VPN in Mikrotik Router

Now that we know the benefits of setting up a VPN in your Mikrotik Router, let's get started with the setup process. Follow these steps to configure your Mikrotik Router for VPN:

Step 1: Log in to your Mikrotik Router using your web browser and the default username and password. Once you're logged in, click on the "IP" tab in the navigation menu and select "Pool."
Step 2: Click on the "Add New" button to add a new Pool. Give your Pool a name and set the IP range that you want to use. Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 3: Click on the "PPP" tab in the navigation menu and select "Secrets."
Step 4: Click on the "Add New" button to add a new user for your VPN. Give your user a name and a password, and select the appropriate Pool that you created in Step 2. Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 5: Click on the "Interfaces" tab in the navigation menu and select "Add New."
Step 6: Select "PPTP Client" as the interface type and enter the VPN server's IP address in the "Connect To" field. Enter the username and password that you created in Step 4, and select the default options for the rest of the fields. Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 7: Click on the "PPPoE" tab in the navigation menu and select "Server."
Step 8: Click on the "Add New" button to create a new PPPoE Server. Give your server a name and select the PPPoE interface that you created in Step 6. Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 9: Click on the "Firewall" tab in the navigation menu and select "NAT."
Step 10: Click on the "Add New" button to create a new NAT rule. Set the "Chain" field to "srcnat" and the "Out. Interface" field to the PPPoE interface that you created in Step 8. Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 11: Click on the "IP" tab in the navigation menu and select "Firewall."
Step 12: Click on the "Add New" button to create a new Firewall rule. Set the "Chain" field to "input" and the "Protocol" field to "tcp." Set the "Dst. Port" field to the port that you want to use for your VPN (e.g. 443 or 1194). Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 13: Click on the "IP" tab in the navigation menu and select "Services."
Step 14: Click on the "Add New" button to create a new Service. Give your Service a name and set the port that you want to use for your VPN (e.g. 443 or 1194). Click "OK" to save your changes.
Step 15: Click on the "IP" tab in the navigation menu and select "Hotspot."
Step 16: Click on the "User Profiles" tab and select the user account that you created in Step 4. Set the "Hotspot Address" field to the IP address of your Mikrotik Router. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully set up a VPN in your Mikrotik Router for remote access. By following the steps above, you can connect to your network securely and access resources from anywhere in the world. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us.