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PPTP
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.
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.
1
Open PPP Interface
In Winbox, navigate to PPP.
2
Add PPTP Client
Click the
+ (Add) button and select PPTP Client from the dropdown list.3
Configure General Tab
| Field | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Name | pptp-mikrouter | Any name you prefer |
4
Configure Dial Out Tab
| Field | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Connect To | server-address.mikrouter.com | Server address |
| User | your-ppp-username | Your PPP username |
| Password | your-ppp-password | Your PPP password |
| Profile | default-encryption | Select this profile |
| Keepalive Timeout | 60 | Default value |
| Use Peer DNS | No | Leave unchecked |
| Dial On Demand | No | Leave unchecked |
| Add Default Route | No | Leave unchecked |
| Allow | mschap2, mschap1, chap, pap | Check all four |
5
Apply and Connect
Click
Apply then OK. PPTP connects almost instantly since it has minimal handshake overhead.6
Verify Connection
Check PPP›Interface for the
R flag and connected status.Note: PPTP is considered less secure than other protocols. It is recommended only when L2TP, SSTP, or OVPN are not available or are blocked by your ISP.