Easy MikroTik WireGuard VPN Setup Guide - VPN Unlimited (2024)

for VPNUnlimited users

How to Install VPNUnlimited on Different Platforms & Create KeepSolid ID

Detailed installation guides on different platforms:

  • How to install VPNUnlimited on macOS 10.14 and higher (Standalone Version)
  • How to install VPNUnlimited on macOS 10.14 and higher (App Store version)
  • How to install and get started with VPNUnlimited on iOS
  • How to install VPNUnlimited Application on Android
  • How to install VPNUnlimited application on Windows XP SP3
  • How to install VPNUnlimited Application on Windows 7
  • How to set up VPNUnlimited Application on Windows 8/8.1
  • How to Install and Get Started with VPNUnlimited App on Windows 10
  • How to install VPNUnlimited on Linux

How to create a new KeepSolid ID

  1. After installing the VPNUnlimited app, you will see the line"Create KeepSolid ID", сlick on it to start the process.
  2. Enter your email address in the designated field.
  3. Create a password and enter it in the password field.
  4. Repeat your password in the provided field to confirm it.
  5. Check the box next to the statement"By continuing, you agree to our…".
  6. Tap the"Sign up"button to complete the registration.

Connecting to a VPN server for the first time, you will be requested to allow adding VPN configurations and downloading a VPN profile. For more details, please refer to the manuals provided above on how to install VPNUnlimited on different platforms.

Important! Please note that you will need to configure your device using the generated settings by yourself at your own risk.

I. Create VPN Configuration for WireGuard

Before you can set up WireGuard® on your MikroTik router, you need to generate VPN configuration in your KeepSolid User Office.

To do that, follow a few simple steps described in the tutorial How to manually create VPN configurations.

II. Accessing MikroTik Web Console or WinBox:

  1. Web Console: Open a web browser and enter 192.168.88.1 in the address bar. Log in with your router's username and password.
  2. WinBox: Download and open the WinBox tool from the MikroTik website. Connect using your router's IP, username, and password.

III. Prepare WireGuard Configuration:

  1. Open the .conf file provided by VPNUnlimited with a text editor (like Notepad or TextEdit). Keep it open for reference as you'll need to copy values from this file.

IV. Create WireGuard Interface:

  1. In the router's menu, navigate to WireGuard > WireGuard and click on “Add New”.

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2. Set the Name as VPN-Unlimited.

3. For Private Key, copy and paste the key from the Interface section of your .conf file.

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V. Configure IP Address:

  1. Go to IP > Address.
  2. Click “Add New” and enter the IP address and network. Use the address from the .conf file's Interface section. For the network, modify the last octet of your IP address to zero, making it X.X.X.0.

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VI. Add WireGuard Peer:

  1. Click the WireGuard > Peers tab. Click "Add New", add the parameters from the .conf file and click Apply > OK.

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VII. Configure Routes for WireGuard Endpoint:

  1. Go to IP > Routes and click “Add New”.
  2. For Dst. Address, use the Endpoint address from your .conf file, adding a /32 mask.
  3. Set Gateway to your default gateway, which you can find under IP > DHCP Client.
  4. Add a comment like wgserver and mark the route as NOT Enabled.

VIII. Configure Default Route for VPN Traffic:

  1. Again in IP > Routes, click “Add New”.
  2. Set Dst. Address to 0.0.0.0/0 and Gateway to %VPN-Unlimited.
  3. Mark this route as Enabled.

Note: Your internet might stop working at this point until the VPN is fully configured.

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IX. Configure a DHCP Client for WireGuard:

  1. Navigate to IP > DHCP Client.
  2. Edit your DHCP client configuration to include the provided script in the settings.

Script:

:local route [/ip route find comment="wgserver"]

:if ($bound=1) do={

/ip route set $route gateway=$"gateway-address" disabled=no

} else={

/ip route set $route disabled=yes

}

3. This script helps manage the VPN connection's route based on its status.

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X. Create Interface List for VPN:

  1. Go to Interfaces > Interface List and click “Add New”.
  2. Select list as WAN and Interface as VPN-Unlimited.

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XI. Set Up DNS:

  1. Navigate to IP > DNS.
  2. Enter the DNS servers provided in your .conf file's Interface section.
  3. Check “Allow Remote Requests” to enable DNS resolution through the VPN.

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That's it! You've successfully configured WireGuard VPN on your MikroTik router. Now, you can enjoy the benefits of the VPNUnlimited service along with the speed and security of the WireGuard protocol.

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact our customer support via [emailprotected].

Try VPN Unlimited right now!

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Easy MikroTik WireGuard VPN Setup Guide - VPN Unlimited (2024)

FAQs

How to setup WireGuard VPN on MikroTik? ›

How to set up Proton VPN WireGuard on MikroTik routers (update)
  1. Download a WireGuard configuration file. ...
  2. Open the MikroTik configuration panel. ...
  3. Create a new WireGuard interface. ...
  4. Add an IP address to the interface you just created: /ip address add address=10.2.0.2/30 interface=wireguard-inet network=10.2.0.0.

How to configure VPN Unlimited? ›

However, here's the process of setting up VPN Unlimited on a WiFi router:
  1. Visit User Office.
  2. Click Manage on the VPN Unlimited panel.
  3. Generate router configurations.
  4. Open your WiFi router's settings.
  5. Enter VPN Unlimited configurations in the router settings.
  6. Restart your router.

What is MikroTik back to home? ›

Back To Home is a convenience feature, that configures your device for secure VPN access from anywhere in the world to your router and your network, even if your router does not have a public IP address, is behind NAT or Firewall. Configuration is done with MikroTik VPN companion app (Android, iPhone).

How to set up MikroTik VPN? ›

MikroTik L2TP VPN Setup: Step-by-Step Guide
  1. Step 1: Create a PPP Profile. ...
  2. Step 2: Create a PPP User. ...
  3. Step 3: Establish the L2TP Server Binding. ...
  4. Step 4: Enable The L2TP Server. ...
  5. Step 5: Add Firewall Configurations (Optional) ...
  6. Step 6: Set the IPsec Default Policies (Optional/Needed for Mac) ...
  7. Step 7: Edit the IPsec Peer Profile.
Jan 16, 2023

How to setup WireGuard VPN? ›

You can use WireGuard VPN tunnel by just following the 5 main steps given below:
  1. Download and install WireGuard for both server and clients.
  2. Generate cryptographic key pairs(Public and private keys) for both server and clients.
  3. Configure WireGuard tunnel interfaces on both server and clients.
Feb 2, 2024

How to use WireGuard in mikrotik? ›

RouterOS configuration

Add a new WireGuard interface and assign an IP address to it. Adding a new WireGuard interface will automatically generate a pair of private and public keys. You will need to configure the public key on your remote devices. To obtain the public key value, simply print out the interface details.

What is the best VPN protocol VPN Unlimited? ›

The most secure VPN protocols

In VPN Unlimited, we use the most secure protocol option AES-256 bit.

Why VPN Unlimited is not working? ›

First, make sure that you're not using any other VPN/Proxy extensions. Then, reinstall the VPN Unlimited extension in your browser. This should solve the issue.

Can you trust VPN Unlimited? ›

Yes, VPN Unlimited is safe to use. It uses the AES-256 encryption protocol, which is an industry standard for encrypting data.

Can I access MikroTik router remotely? ›

If your Mikrotik-Router has a direct connection to the Internet (no NAT), It is possible to connect to your device from anywhere via the MikroTik app.

How can I access my MikroTik router remotely anywhere? ›

Webfig
  1. Access the “Devices” menu (second option on the right), in any RB represented on the site, click on the “View more” button.
  2. Select the option “Remote Access”
  3. The screen in the figure below is the Webfig of a Mikrotik RB with remote access via VPN from MKController.
  4. Desktop.

Is MikroTik good for home? ›

With 5x Gigabit Ethernet ports, a powerful quad-core CPU, and a refreshingly tasteful design, this device is the right choice for most homes.

Which MikroTik router supports WireGuard? ›

mikrotik-wireguard.

The article describes the self setup of VPN on WireGuard on MikroTik devices with version RouterOS 7 and higher. (Not available in lower RouterOS versions, you must upgrade RouterOS). This phenomenal VPN is very fast, secure and easily configurable in a home environment.

How do I install WireGuard client on my router? ›

Set up WireGuard VPN Server on Your Router

Go to Advanced > VPN Server > WireGuard, and tick the Enable box of WireGuard. 3. View the default WireGuard VPN settings, as shown above. The parameters are automatically filled in, and do NOT change them unless necessary.

How to setup WireGuard VPN server on OpenWrt? ›

We will cover the following steps:
  1. Get your key pair.
  2. I have a key pair.
  3. I don't have a key pair.
  4. Choose a Surfshark server.
  5. Install and configure WireGuard.
  6. Configure the interface.
  7. Configure the VPN Zone.
  8. Ensure the connection is successful.
Jan 26, 2024

How to allow VPN through firewall MikroTik? ›

Re: Allow VPN
  1. In the IP->firewall->NAT settings you have to set up a dstnat rule for protocol TCP port 1723, active on your WAN port, having as action dst-nat with the IP of your PPtP server.
  2. In your IP->firewall->filter rules you have to set up a forward rule allowing forward of protocol 47 (gre) with action accept.
Mar 10, 2012

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