The easiest way — if you want to provide only the change of location when data protection is not important.
When you need to change the location and protect of the transferred data, and the data transfer speed is not important.
The best choice — allows to ensure high security, speed and reliability.
Configuring a VPN on a MikroTik router offers users key advantages for bypassing access restrictions to blocked resources. First, this solution provides centralized connection management: all devices on the local network (smartphones, computers, Smart TVs) automatically gain access via the VPN without requiring individual client installations on each device. This is particularly convenient for home networks or offices where dozens of gadgets can simultaneously use the encrypted channel.
High reliability and stability is another significant benefit. A MikroTik router operating 24/7 maintains a persistent VPN connection, eliminating the risk of disruptions common with mobile apps. Even if devices on the network reboot, the VPN connection restores automatically, ensuring uninterrupted access to blocked websites or services, such as social networks, streaming platforms, or international media outlets.
Using a VPN at the router level also enhances security. Even if the primary goal is bypassing restrictions, traffic from all devices is encrypted, protecting data from analysis by internet providers, hackers, or government agencies. MikroTik supports modern protocols like IKEv2 and OpenVPN, which offer robust encryption (AES-256) and resistance to blocking.
Protocol flexibility allows adaptation to changing blocking conditions. For example, if a provider restricts ports used by L2TP, you can quickly switch to OpenVPN with a TCP connection over port 443, which mimics HTTPS traffic. MikroTik also supports split tunneling configurations: only traffic to blocked resources is routed through the VPN, preserving high speeds for local services or online gaming.
Additionally, reduced client device resource consumption is a notable advantage. Low-power devices (e.g., IoT gadgets or older smartphones) save battery life and computational power by offloading encryption tasks entirely to the router. This is especially important for users prioritizing energy efficiency and performance.
Finally, ease of administration through the unified RouterOS interface enables quick updates to settings, connection monitoring, and DNS leak prevention. For instance, you can create whitelists of IP addresses that always use the VPN or configure automatic reconnection during failures. All these features make MikroTik an ideal solution for those seeking a balance between effective censorship circumvention, security, and user convenience.