With Static Gateways There is a second instance of this solution here whereby we apply the same config and logic as in this article however with getting the default gateway routes dynamically instead of statically, as we have here. The Ultimate MikroTik Internet Failover #2 Initial Config The configuration for this topology is very simple, […]
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Configuring a MikroTik L2TP/IPSec VPN Server on MikroTik: A Beginner’s Guide IntroductionThe Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol (L2TP), combined with Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), provides a secure and efficient VPN solution. This guide will walk you through setting up an MikroTik L2TPVPN server using IPSec on a MikroTik router, ensuring robust security and seamless connectivity. What
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Setting Up an SSTP VPN Server on a MikroTik Router and Configuring Windows Clients This tutorial covers step-by-step instructions to set up an SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol) VPN server on a MikroTik router, including generating and exporting SSL certificates, and configuring a Windows client. Step 1: Generate SSL Certificates Generate a Certificate Authority (CA)
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NordVPN is a leading VPN provider. It has many applications and allows secured VPN traffic across mulitple devices. In this guide we’ll provide simple steps to set up a IKEV2 VPN to NordVPN, utilising the feature of being able to choose a VPN server in a remote country. The below guide is using a previously
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Deploying a MikroTik CHR in AWS can have many use cases including creating a IKEV2 VPN server Stages 1: Deploy AWS instance of the MikroTik CHR Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up an AWS account and launching a free-tier EC2 instance of MikroTik CHR, including configuring a custom security group to allow TCP port
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MikroTik PCQ (Per Connection Queues) is designed to evenly distribute bandwidth among users or devices by automatically creating sub-queues for each connection. It is especially useful for optimizing large-scale Quality of Service (QoS) setups. For deeper look at MikroTik PCQ’s and other MikroTik Queues click here Steps to Set Up PCQ – IP Based Steps
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To configure a MikroTik router as an IKEv2 VPN server for Android, you can follow this guide. In the guide the server will run on a MikroTik CHR deployed in AWS (click here for a guide to deploying a CHR with the AWS EC2 Free-Tier) however this can be done on any MikroTik device. Prerequisites
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Configuring an IPSec tunnel between two MikroTik routers (RouterOS 7) involves creating secure tunnels for communication. These could either be a home router (such as a hAP ax2) or a Mikrtoik CHR hosted in the cloud, any RouterOS device will work provided they have direct internet connectivity. Here’s a step-by-step guide for your setup: IPSec
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But Wi-Fi AX is just the Future? As technology advances, homeowners often face the challenge of choosing between well-established and cutting-edge solutions. When it comes to wireless networking, this debate often boils down to Wi-Fi AC (802.11ac) versus Wi-Fi AX (802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6). While Wi-Fi AX introduces numerous advancements, Wi-Fi AC remains
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