/ip ipsec proposal set [find default] auth-algorithms=sha256 enc-algorithms=aes-256-cbc lifetime=8h pfs-group=modp2048
Remote Address: vpn-pool (Select the pool created in Step 1). DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 (Or your local network DNS server). Click and OK . Step 3: Enable the L2TP Server Now, we activate the L2TP server functionality. Go to PPP > Interface . Click on L2TP Server . Check Enabled . Default Profile: l2tp-profile . Authentication: Check mschap2 (Secure). Important: Check Use IPsec .
/ip firewall filter add chain=input connection-state=established,related action=accept comment="Allow established/related"
Add input chain rules to accept VPN-related packets: mikrotik l2tp server setup full
: The IP address of your router (e.g., 192.168.89.1 ) Remote Address : vpn_pool
This guide has focused on a client-to-site VPN, where individual clients (like a laptop or phone) connect to a central office's router. However, MikroTik also supports site-to-site VPNs, which are used to connect two or more entire office networks together.
/ip ipsec active-peers print (Will show clients after connection) Step 3: Enable the L2TP Server Now, we
Troubleshooting issues for users behind home routers
L2TP without IPsec is plaintext. We will use IPsec with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) to encrypt the tunnel.
This pool should be on a different subnet than your LAN if you don't want routing complexity. For full LAN access, use a subnet within your LAN range (e.g., 192.168.1.200-250) and ensure proxy-ARP or proper routing. Check Enabled
Setting up an L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) server on a router is a widely used method for providing secure remote access or linking branch offices
Setting up an L2TP/IPsec VPN server on a MikroTik router provides a secure, reliable, and universally compatible way to access your home or office network remotely. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can have a robust VPN up and running. Remember to always use strong passwords and Pre-Shared Keys, and keep your RouterOS version up-to-date for the latest security patches and features.