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MikroTik Site to Site VPN with L2TP/IPsec
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that provides a secure and encrypted tunnel across a public network. A private network user can send and receive data to any remote private network using this VPN Tunnel as if his/her network device was directly connected to that private network. MikroTik L2TP server is one of the most popular VPN services. It provides a secure and encrypted tunnel across public network for transporting IP traffic using PPP. L2TP/IPsec is more secure than MikroTik PPTP VPN server because it uses IP security protocol suite that authenticates and encrypts the packets of data send over a network. MikroTik L2TP Server can be applied in two methods. Connecting remote workstation/client: In this method, a L2TP client supported operating system such as Windows can communicate with MikroTik L2TP server through L2TP tunnel whenever required and can access remote private network as if it was directly connected to the remote private network. Site to Site L2TP: This method is also known as VPN between routers. In this method, a L2TP client supported router always establishes a L2TP tunnel with MikroTik L2TP Server. So, private networks of these routers can communicate to each other as if they were [...]
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MikroTik L2TP/IPsec VPN Configuration (Connecting Remote Client) | February 26, 2018
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that provides a secure and encrypted tunnel across a public network and using this VPN tunnel a private network user can send and receive data to any remote private network as if his/her network device was directly connected to that private network. MikroTik L2TP server is one of the most popular VPN services. It provides a secure and encrypted tunnel across public network for transporting IP traffic using PPP. L2TP/IPsec is more secure [...]
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MikroTik Port Forwarding using Winbox | July 23, 2018
MikroTik Port Forwarding or Port Mapping is a NAT application that is used to redirect a request from MikroTik IP address and port number combination to a local IP address and port number. For example, if you have a Web Server or FTP Server in your private/local area and want to access this local server from outside of your local area (from internet/public), you can apply MikroTik port forwarding or port mapping and can easily access your Web Server or [...]
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How to Add New Domains to BIND DNS Server | July 5, 2019
DNS (Domain Name System) Server is an essential part to any computer network. So, it is always suggest keeping a DNS Server in every network. How to configure a DNS Server with BIND package was discussed in my previous article. A common question among the fresher admins of BIND DNS is how to add a new domain to BIND DNS Server. For this, this article is designed to discuss the proper way to add multiple domains to BIND DNS Server. [...]
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MikroTik RouterOS Device Mode: Home, Basic, and Advanced – and Their Impact on Hotspot Setup | November 4, 2025
MikroTik RouterOS offers flexible configuration options for everything from home routers to ISP-grade hotspots. When setting up your MikroTik device, you’ll see a Device Mode option in Quick Set — allowing you to choose between Home, Basic, or Advanced modes. These modes define how much control you have over the router’s features and directly affect your ability to create and manage a Hotspot network. In this guide, we’ll explain each mode, show you how to check and change device mode [...]
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MikroTik Wireless AP Configuration with DHCP using Winbox | October 22, 2019
MikroTik Wireless Router is one of the most popular and stable WiFi Routers. WiFi Zone for an ISP or for an office or for a home can easily be configured with MikroTik WiFi Router. MikroTik has a lot of WiFi Routers that can be used as a WiFi Access Point (AP), a WiFi Station or a WiFi Repeater. MikroTik Wireless Router can also be used as both WiFi Station and WiFi AP simultaneously. The simple usage of MikroTik Wireless Router [...]
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Static Routing Configuration in MikroTik Router | February 11, 2018
Static Routing is an important topic to any network administrator who works with multiple MikroTik RouterOS and wants to establish communication among Router’s local networks. For example, say a network administrator maintains two MikroTik RouterOS connected with any communication medium and each RouterOS has its own networks and network resources such as servers, printers etc. and he wants that each network and network resources will be accessible from other networks. In this case, static routing configuration between two RouterOS will [...]
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Why ISPs Should Embrace TR-069 ACS to Stay Ahead of Competitors | May 22, 2023
As the telecommunications industry becomes more competitive, local ISPs need to find ways to stay ahead of larger telcos and offer services that meet the changing demands of their customers. One of the solutions to this challenge is to implement TR-069 ACS server to help streamline network management, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. In this article, we’ll explore why the TR-069 ACS server is essential for medium-sized ISPs to stay competitive in today’s market. We’ll examine the challenges these ISPs [...]
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Internet Content Filtering in MikroTik Router using OpenDNS | August 22, 2024
Internet content is always not safe for our work or home network. We always face malware, phishing and adult content which are harmful for office or home internet. Using web content filtering software, we can easily get rid of this harmful content. OpenDNS is a cloud-based internet content filtering solution that helps to keep our office or home internet free from malware, virus and adult content. Configuring Free OpenDNS Home Internet feature with our Home WiFi Router, we can easily [...]
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IP Based Virtual Hosting on CentOS 7 with Apache Server | July 18, 2019
Virtual Hosting is a method of hosting multiple domains on single web server. If you have multiple domains (such as domain1.com, domain2.com and so on) and want to host on single web server, Virtual Web Hosting is your right choice. Apache web server provides an easy way to manage Virtual Hosting. Virtual Hosting can be either Name Based or IP Based. In Name Based Virtual Hosting, multiple domains can be hosted on single IP address. On the other hand, in [...]
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