Setting Up Site-to-Site VPN On MikroTik Routers
If you're looking to secure your internet connection, a VPN is a great option. With a VPN, your internet traffic is encrypted, protecting you from hackers and malware. But configuring a VPN can be tricky. In this article, we'll show you how to set up a VPN with a MikroTik router.
Step 1: Set up the PPTP server
The first step in setting up a VPN with a MikroTik router is to set up a PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) server. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your MikroTik router
- Click on PPP from the main menu
- Click on PPTP Server
- Check the box next to Enabled
- Enter a name for the server in the Service Name field
- In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the router's WAN (wide area network) interface
- Enter the username and password you want to use for the VPN in the User and Password fields
- Click on Apply and OK to save the changes
Step 2: Set up the PPTP client
Once you've set up the PPTP server, the next step is to set up a PPTP client. This will be the device you'll be using to connect to the VPN. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the VPN client software on your device
- Enter the WAN IP address of your router in the Server field
- Enter the username and password you set up earlier in the User and Password fields
- Click Connect
Step 3: Configure the firewall
Before your PPTP VPN will work, you'll need to configure the firewall on your MikroTik router to allow traffic through. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click on IP from the main menu
- Click on Firewall
- Click on the Rules tab
- Click on the Add New button
- In the General tab, enter a name for the rule in the Name field
- Make sure the chain is set to input
- In the TCP protocol field, enter 1723
- In the Action tab, make sure Accept is selected
- Click on Apply and OK to save the changes
Step 4: Test the VPN
With the PPTP server, client, and firewall rules set up, it's time to test the VPN. To do this, follow these steps:
- Connect to the VPN using the client software on your device
- Open a web browser and go to a site like www.whatismyip.com
- Verify that your IP address matches the WAN IP address of your router
If everything is working correctly, you should now be connected to the VPN and have a secure internet connection.
Conclusion
Setting up a VPN with a MikroTik router can be a bit technical, but with the right guidance, it's not too difficult. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to set up a VPN and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a secure internet connection.
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