/ip firewall filter add chain=forward src-address=192.168.100.0/24 dst-address=192.168.1.0/24 action=accept comment="VPN->LAN" /ip firewall filter add chain=forward src-address=192.168.1.0/24 dst-address=192.168.100.0/24 action=accept comment="LAN->VPN"
: 192.168.89.1 (This will be the MikroTik’s IP within the tunnel). Remote Address : vpn-pool (The pool created in step 1). DNS Server : 8.8.8.8 or your local router IP. mikrotik l2tp server setup full
Remember: Always test from an external network (e.g., cellular hotspot) because internal hairpin NAT often fails. If you encounter issues, systematically check firewall logs, IPsec peers, and PPP secrets. /ip firewall filter add chain=forward src-address=192
This guide will walk you through a production-ready L2TP/IPsec setup on MikroTik, covering everything from basic configuration to advanced troubleshooting. Remember: Always test from an external network (e
If you want your VPN clients to communicate with other devices on your local LAN (e.g., 192.168.88.x), you must enable Proxy ARP on your bridge or local interface. Go to . Open your Bridge (usually named bridge ). Set ARP to proxy-arp . 7. Connecting from a Client (Windows Example) To connect your PC to the new server: Go to VPN Settings > Add a VPN Connection . VPN Provider : Windows (built-in). VPN Type : L2TP/IPsec with pre-shared key. Pre-shared key : Enter the secret from Step 4. Username/Password : Enter the credentials from Step 3.
/ip firewall filter add chain=input protocol=udp dst-port=500,1701,4500 action=accept comment="L2TP/IPsec" /ip firewall filter add chain=input protocol=ipsec-esp action=accept comment="ESP" /ip firewall filter add chain=input protocol=gre action=accept comment="GRE" /ip firewall filter add chain=forward src-address=192.168.100.0/24 action=accept comment="VPN Forward"
/ip ipsec identity add peer=vpn-profile auth-method=pre-shared-key secret=YourStrongPSKHere generate-policy=port-strict