Mikrotik VPN Firewall: Site-to-Site VPN Connection

When setting up a network behind a Mikrotik router, it's essential to ensure that different LAN networks can communicate with each other securely through a VPN connection. In this scenario, we will demonstrate how to configure a site-to-site VPN connection between our Mikrotik router and FortiGate, allowing our LAN network 192.168.1.0/24 to access multiple remote networks.

Mikrotik Router Configuration

Our Mikrotik router is connected to a FortiGate device, which in turn has connections to several local LANs (192.168.2.0/24 and 192.168.3.0/24) and a site-to-site VPN connection with another third-party firewall (Some Other Firewall). The key challenge here is that our Mikrotik router does not support Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI), which is used by FortiGate for creating site-to-site VPN tunnels.

VPN Connection between Mikrotik and FortiGate

The VPN connection between our Mikrotik router and FortiGate is an IPsec tunnel, where the Mikrotik acts as a client and establishes a connection to the FortiGate. The FortiGate then routes traffic from its local LANs (192.168.2.0/24 and 192.168.3.0/24) through this site-to-site VPN connection.

The benefits of using a Mikrotik VPN firewall are numerous. First, it provides secure communication between multiple remote networks through a single site-to-site VPN connection. Second, it allows for easy management and configuration of the VPN connection from a single console. Third, it ensures that our LAN network 192.168.1.0/24 can access all connected networks without creating separate site-to-site connections with each firewall.

In conclusion, setting up a site-to-site VPN connection between your Mikrotik router and FortiGate provides a secure and scalable solution for connecting multiple remote networks. By understanding the limitations of RouterOS and leveraging the capabilities of the FortiGate device, you can create a robust and reliable network architecture that meets your business needs.

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