If you skip this step, the server will still work but with dynamically generated peers.
With the server configuration complete, you can now connect your client devices using your router's public WAN IP address (or DDNS domain name). Connecting from Windows 10 / 11 Go to > Network & Internet > VPN > Add VPN . VPN Provider : Windows (built-in). Connection name : Choose a name (e.g., "Office VPN").
Before beginning the configuration, ensure you have the following: A MikroTik router running RouterOS (v6 or v7). mikrotik l2tp server setup full
Setting up L2TP/IPsec on MikroTik is straightforward once you understand the interplay between PPP profiles, firewall rules, and IPsec policies. The solution is fast, secure, and compatible with essentially every device on the planet.
L2TP/IPsec is CPU-intensive due to encryption and encapsulation. On low-end MikroTik (hEX, RB750), expect: If you skip this step, the server will
Some implementations use GRE. It’s safe to allow:
Each client needs a separate PPP secret. VPN Provider : Windows (built-in)
Replace YOUR_WAN_IP with your actual public IP (e.g., 203.0.113.5 ). If you have a dynamic IP, you can use 0.0.0.0 but it’s less secure. Better to use a script to update it or set a DDNS hostname (RouterOS supports DDNS).
Enter the username and password created in Step 4, then click and click Connect .