MikroTik Router Configuration Configuring Dynamic DNS And Remote Access

Are you having trouble accessing your MikroTik router due to dynamic DNS? Don't worry, it's a common issue that many people face. Fortunately, there are ways to resolve this problem and gain access to your router. In this post, we'll guide you on how to access your MikroTik router via dynamic DNS.

What is Dynamic DNS?

Before we delve into the ways to access a MikroTik router via dynamic DNS, let's first understand what is dynamic DNS. In simple terms, dynamic DNS is a service that maps internet domain names to IP addresses which can change over time. Dynamic IP addresses are assigned by internet service providers (ISPs) to home networks and can change frequently. In order to connect to your home network or a device on your network, you would need to know the IP address.

However, the IP address can change without notice making it difficult to connect to your network or device. This is where dynamic DNS comes in. Dynamic DNS allows you to assign a hostname to the dynamic IP address. The hostname will then map to the IP address, and if it changes, the hostname will be updated automatically. This allows for easy remote access to your home network or devices.

Steps to access MikroTik Router via Dynamic DNS

Now that we have a basic understanding of dynamic DNS, let's get started with the steps to access your MikroTik router via dynamic DNS.

Step 1: Create a Dynamic DNS account

The first step is to create a dynamic DNS account with a service provider. There are several dynamic DNS service providers, such as No-IP and DynDNS. Choose a service provider of your choice and create an account with them. Once you have created an account, you will need to create a hostname. The hostname will be the domain name that you will use to connect to your MikroTik router remotely. Make sure to choose a hostname that is easy to remember.

Step 2: Configure Dynamic DNS on MikroTik Router

Now that you have created a dynamic DNS account and a hostname, you will need to configure dynamic DNS on your MikroTik router. Here are the steps to configure dynamic DNS on your MikroTik router:

Open your MikroTik router configuration page.
Click on IP and then click on DNS.
Click on the Settings tab and enter the hostname that you created in step 1 in the Dynamic DNS field.
Enter your dynamic DNS account username and password in the Login field.
Choose the dynamic DNS service provider that you created an account with from the dropdown menu next to Server.
Click on Apply and OK to save the configuration.

Step 3: Open Port on Router

If you haven't already done so, you will need to open a port on your router to allow remote access to your MikroTik router. Here are the steps to open a port on your router:

Open your MikroTik router configuration page.
Click on IP and then click on Firewall.
Click on the NAT tab and then click on the + icon to add a new rule.
Enter a name for the rule in the General tab.
Choose the port that you want to open from the Protocol dropdown menu.
Enter the IP address of your MikroTik router in the Dst. Address field.
Enter the port number that you want to open in the Dst. Port field.
Click on Apply and OK to save the configuration.

Step 4: Connect to Your MikroTik Router Remotely

Now that you have configured dynamic DNS and opened a port on your router, you can connect to your MikroTik router remotely using the hostname that you created in step 1. Here are the steps to connect to your MikroTik router remotely:

Open your preferred web browser.
Enter the hostname that you created in the address bar and press Enter.
Enter your MikroTik router username and password to log in.

Step 5: Configure Router for Remote Access

Once you have successfully connected to your MikroTik router remotely, you may want to configure it for remote access. Here are some things that you can do:

Enable remote login over SSH or Telnet.
Enable remote access to the router configuration page.
Configure a VPN connection for remote access.
Configure firewall rules to allow or restrict remote access.

In Conclusion

Accessing a MikroTik router via dynamic DNS may seem complicated, but it is actually quite simple. By following the above steps, you can easily gain remote access to your MikroTik router and configure it for remote access. If you have any questions or face any issues in the process, feel free to consult the MikroTik documentation or contact their support team.