What the student will learn
By completing this tutorial, students will be able to:
- Basic WireGuard Configuration in MikroTik RouterOS
- Managing Mobile Devices and Laptops as VPN Clients
- Site-to-Site VPN Implementation
- Advanced Routing Configuration
- Security and Encryption
- VPN Performance Optimization
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Best VPN Security Practices
Requirements
- Understand basic networking concepts, such as network types (LAN, WAN), network topologies, and OSI/TCP-IP models.
- Know the differences between public and private IP addresses, and how they are used in networks.
- Have knowledge of subnets, netmasks and IP addressing.
- Understand the basic concepts of routing and switching in networks.
- Know how Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) work.
- Understand the assignment of dynamic and static IPs.
General Purpose
Train users in the configuration, administration and optimization of VPNs using WireGuard within the MikroTik RouterOS v7 environment.
Participants are expected to acquire the skills necessary to implement robust, secure and efficient VPN solutions, suitable for a variety of usage scenarios, from individual remote connections to the interconnection of multiple sites.
Objectives by Chapter
Chapter 1: Wireguard with mobile devices and Laptops as clients
- Teach participants how to configure WireGuard on MikroTik RouterOS to enable secure VPN connections from mobile devices and laptops.
- This chapter will cover generating keys, configuring interfaces and peers, and implementing appropriate security policies.
- Students will learn how to create and manage VPN connections that allow remote users to securely access corporate or home networks, optimizing settings for different types of client devices.
Chapter 2: Wireguard site to site (MikroTik to MikroTik) + routing
- Provide the knowledge necessary to establish site-to-site VPNs using WireGuard on MikroTik RouterOS, including configuring advanced routing to efficiently and securely interconnect networks.
- By the end of this chapter, participants will be able to connect two or more sites through VPNs, ensuring secure and reliable communication between remote locations, with a clear understanding of the routing necessary to support these types of connections.
At the end of this Tutorial
By completing this tutorial, students will have a complete understanding of how to implement WireGuard on MikroTik RouterOS v7 for various VPN needs. They will be able to:
- Configure WireGuard for secure remote connections, allowing access to the network from anywhere efficiently and securely.
- Establish and manage VPNs from site to site, effectively interconnecting networks, with a strong focus on security and performance.
- Understand and apply settings advanced routing functions necessary for the proper functioning of site-to-site VPNs.
- Solve common problems and optimize VPN configuration for various usage scenarios, increasing network security and efficiency.
This tutorial is designed to not only equip students with technical skills, but also to deepen their understanding of best practices and security strategies in implementing VPNs with WireGuard and MikroTik RouterOS, preparing them to face real-world networking challenges. .