Setup iProVPN on MikroTik Router with PPTP

iProVPN can be configured in the router for extending VPN protection on any connected device. Follow the steps below to setup VPN using PPTP.

Requirements:

  • A MikroTik router that allows VPN configuration.

Setup iProVPN on MikroTik Router:

  • Refer to the router’s back or its manual to check the default gateway. Enter the IP address in a web browser, then log in to the admin panel with username and password.
  • Click on PPP from the left menu.
  • Click on Interface then select PPTP Client.
  • Enter a name for the VPN connection.
  • Now, switch to Dial Out
  • Enter a server address. You can find iProVPN’s list of PPTP servers here.
  • Enter your iProVPN username and password.
  • Check all the boxes under Allow.
  • From the left menu, go to IP > Firewall.
  • Switch to the NAT tab, click on the “+” button.
  • Select srcnat as Chain. Select the VPN connection that you just created in the Out. Interface field.
  • Switch to Action
  • Select masquerade in Action.
  • Return to the Firewall Switch to Mangle tab and click on the “+” button.
  • Select Prerouting in Chain
  • Enter an IP range that you want to tunnel through the VPN. If you have a DHCP server enabled, refer to the IP range defined there.
  • Switch to Action
  • Select mark routing as Action, and enter name for routing mark.
  • Click on IP from the left menu and go to Routes.
  • Click on the “+” button in the Routes tab.
  • Set the Address as 0.0.0.0/0 and Gateway as the newly created VPN connection.
  • Right-click on the VPN connection in Route List and click Enable.
  • Go to IP > DNS from the left menu.
  • Enter 1.1.1 as Primary DNS and 1.0.0.1 as Secondary DNS. Click Ok.

You should now be connected to iProVPN.

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