Tutorials
MikRouter Help Center
Step-by-step guides for configuring VPN clients and remote access on your MikroTik router. Pick a guide below to get started.
Before You Start
- You need a MikRouter remote account with an active subscription.
- Open Winbox and connect to your MikroTik router via MAC or IP address.
- Have your remote account credentials ready:
PPP Username,PPP Password, andServer Address. - These credentials are available in your dashboard under the remote details page.
VPN Client Setup
L2TP Client Setup
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is the most commonly used protocol for MikroTik remote access. It provides a reliable encrypted tunnel.
SSTP Client Setup
SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol) uses SSL/TLS encryption over port 443. It works well in networks that block other VPN protocols.
OVPN Client Setup
OpenVPN (OVPN) provides flexible encrypted tunneling. MikroTik supports OVPN in TCP mode. This is also compatible with Adopisoft setups.
PPTP Client Setup
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is the simplest protocol to configure. It has lower encryption but provides the fastest connection speeds.
Remote Access
Connecting via Winbox
Once your VPN tunnel is connected, access your MikroTik router remotely using Winbox with the server address and your assigned port.
Access an OLT through MikroTik
Reach the web interface of an OLT sitting behind your MikroTik router — from anywhere — by pairing a remote with one NAT rule. No public IP and no CGNAT headaches.
Access a router behind your MikroTik
Reach the admin page of a second router connected to your MikroTik's LAN — from anywhere — with a remote plus one NAT rule. Same trick as the OLT guide, aimed at a router.