Accessing a MikroTik router remotely is essential when you need to manage your network while you are outside your country or not physically close to the device.

MikroTik offers several ways to do this safely. We explain some of the most common and safe options to access your MikroTik router remotely:

1. WinBox with Public IP

If your MikroTik router has a public IP assigned, you can use WinBox, MikroTik's graphical configuration tool, to connect directly:

• Enable remote access: Make sure access to the WinBox port (default 8291) is allowed on your firewall.
• safe use: It is advisable to change the default port to a less common port to avoid unauthorized access attempts.
• set up a VPN: To improve security, consider setting up a VPN and connecting through it to access your router.

2. WebFig

WebFig is MikroTik's web interface that works similar to WinBox but accessible through a browser:

• Log in: Similar to WinBox, you need a public IP and make sure that access to the web port (default 80 for HTTP or 443 for HTTPS) is allowed on the firewall.
• Security: Always use HTTPS to secure the connection and consider changing the HTTP/HTTPS port to a non-standard number.

3. VPN

Setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is one of the most secure ways to access your network remotely:

• Set up a VPN: Set up a VPN server on your MikroTik router and connect to it from outside.
• Recommended protocols: Use secure protocols such as OpenVPN or L2TP with IPsec to ensure a secure connection.

4. SSH

SSH access is another robust option to manage MikroTik routers remotely:

• SSH Configuration: Make sure SSH access is enabled and the port is open on the firewall. It is recommended to use a non-standard port for SSH.
• secure authentication: Use authentication keys instead of passwords to increase security.

5. Dynamic DNS

If you don't have a fixed public IP, using a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service can be helpful:

• Configure DDNS: Configure DDNS on your MikroTik router so that you can access it using a domain name that is automatically updated with the router's public IP.

Security Considerations

• Firewall: Correctly configure the firewall to allow only necessary connections and from specific IP addresses if possible.
• strong passwords: Use strong passwords and consider two-factor authentication if available.
• Updates: Keep your MikroTik router updated with the latest firmware and security patches.

Setting up and maintaining secure remote access to your MikroTik router while you are out of the country is crucial to effectively managing your network and protecting it from unauthorized access.