In the window, fill in the following settings:
/interface l2tp-server server set enabled=yes default-profile=L2TP_Profile use-ipsec=required ipsec-secret=MySecurePSK Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard mikrotik l2tp server setup full
Before diving into the configuration, it is important to understand the technology. L2TP by itself does not provide encryption; it merely creates the tunnel. To secure the data, IPsec is used to encrypt the traffic. This combination is known as L2TP/IPsec. It is widely supported across all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android) without the need for third-party software, making it an excellent choice for cross-platform compatibility. In the window, fill in the following settings:
/ip pool add name=vpn-pool ranges=192.168.100.2-192.168.100.254 /ppp profile add name=l2tp-profile local-address=192.168.100.1 remote-address=vpn-pool dns-server=8.8.8.8,1.1.1.1 use-encryption=required /interface l2tp-server server set enabled=yes default-profile=l2tp-profile authentication=mschap2 max-mtu=1400 max-mru=1400 /ppp secret add name=john password=securepassword123 profile=l2tp-profile service=l2tp To secure the data, IPsec is used to encrypt the traffic
Troubleshooting issues for users behind home routers
Open a terminal or WinBox console and run: