MikroTik RouterOS VPN Troubleshooting Tips And Techniques

If you're looking for a way to securely access your network from a remote location, the MikroTik VPN configuration with PPTP is an excellent and reliable option. This configuration allows you to connect to your MikroTik router securely over the internet, using a VPN client.

In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to set up a MikroTik VPN configuration with PPTP. We will explain in detail how you can establish a connection to your network through your MikroTik router, using a PPTP VPN client.

Here are the steps involved in the configuration:

Step 1: Configure MikroTik router

The first step in configuring MikroTik VPN with PPTP is to configure your MikroTik router. To do so, follow these steps:

Connect to your MikroTik router.
Open the Winbox application on your computer.
Navigate to IP > Pool.
Create an IP pool for the VPN clients.
Navigate to PPP > PPTP Server.
Enable the PPTP server and specify the server's IP address range.
Check the box next to 'Add Default Route'.
Set the 'Remote Address' for the VPN client machines.
Configure the 'PPP Profile' for the VPN users.
Navigate to IP > Firewall.
Create firewall rules for the VPN connection.

Step 2: Configure PPTP VPN client

The next step in configuring MikroTik VPN with PPTP is to configure the PPTP VPN client. Here's how:

Download and install the PPTP VPN client on the remote machine.
Open the PPTP VPN client and create a new connection.
Type in the IP address of your MikroTik router, the username, and password for the VPN connection.
Connect to the MikroTik VPN connection.

Step 3: Test the VPN connection

The final step in configuring MikroTik VPN with PPTP is to test the VPN connection. Here's how you can do it:

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Verify that you are connected to the VPN connection.
Connect to the MikroTik router and verify that you have access to the network resources.
Check if you can browse the internet while connected to the VPN connection.

In conclusion, the MikroTik VPN configuration with PPTP is a great way to connect to your network remotely. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to easily configure and test your VPN connection. Enjoy the benefits of secure remote access to your MikroTik network!