Advanced VPN Configuration On MikroTik Devices

If you're looking to set up a VPN configuration with your MikroTik router, you've come to the right place. In this post, we'll walk you through the process step by step.

First, let's start by making sure we have everything we need:

A computer with Winbox (MikroTik configuration tool) installed
A MikroTik router
A VPN provider of your choice

Now that we have all the necessary equipment let's dive into the process:

Log in to your MikroTik router using Winbox.
Click on the "PPP" tab located on the sidebar on the left.
Click on the "Interface" tab located at the top of the screen.
Click on the plus sign located at the bottom of the screen to add a new interface.
Select "PPTP Client" from the dropdown menu and click "Ok".
Enter the server IP address of your VPN provider in the "Connect To" field.
Enter your VPN login username in the "User" field.
Enter your VPN login password in the "Password" field.
Click on the "Advanced" button located at the bottom of the screen.
Put a checkmark next to "Use encryption" and select "Require MPPE" from the dropdown menu.
Click "Ok" and then "Apply".

That's it! You've successfully configured your MikroTik router to use a VPN connection. Now you can surf the web privately and securely.

But wait, there's more! Here are some additional tips to optimize your MikroTik VPN experience:

Utilize MikroTik's Firewall

MikroTik routers come equipped with a built-in firewall that you can use to secure your network even further. You can use the firewall rules to block specific IP addresses or restrict access to certain ports.

To set up firewall rules, follow these steps:

Click on the "IP" tab located on the sidebar on the left.
Click on the "Firewall" tab located at the top of the screen.
Click on the "Filter" tab located under the "General" tab.
Click on "Add New" to add a new rule.
Enter a name for your new rule in the "Chain" field (e.g. "Block IP").
Enter the IP address you want to block in the "Src. Address" field.
Click "Apply" to save your new rule.

Load Balancing

If you have multiple internet connections available, you can use MikroTik's load balancing feature to balance traffic between them. This way, you can utilize all available connections and reduce the load on any single connection.

To set up load balancing, follow these steps:

Click on the "IP" tab located on the sidebar on the left.
Click on the "Firewall" tab located at the top of the screen.
Click on the "Mangle" tab located under the "General" tab.
Click on "Add New" to add a new rule.
Enter a name for your new rule in the "Chain" field (e.g. "Load Balancing").
Enter the desired load balancing settings in the "Action" field.
Click "Apply" to save your new rule.

Monitor Your Network

It's important to monitor your network regularly to ensure that everything is running smoothly. MikroTik routers have several tools available to help you do this.

To monitor your network, follow these steps:

Click on the "Tools" tab located on the sidebar on the left.
Click on the "Ping" option to test the connectivity of a device on your network.
Click on the "Traceroute" option to see the path a packet takes from your router to a destination.
Click on the "Bandwidth Test" option to test the bandwidth of your network.

By following these tips, you'll be able to get the most out of your MikroTik router and VPN connection. Remember to keep your network secure by utilizing MikroTik's firewall and monitoring your traffic regularly. Happy browsing!