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* A SIM card with a Public Static or Public Dynamic IP address for the PPTP Server

* A SIM card with a Public Static or Public Dynamic IP address for the PPTP Server

* An end device (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone) to configure the routers

* An end device (PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone) to configure the routers

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'''Configuration scheme''':

'''Configuration scheme''':

[[File:Configuration examples pptp adding server v2.png]]

[[File:Configuration examples pptp adding server v2.png]]

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*Click the "Edit" button located to the right of the newly created PPTP Server to enter the instance's settings window. The configuration is fairly simple, just remember to '''Enable''' the instance:

* Click the "Edit" button located to the right of the newly created PPTP Server to enter the instance's settings window. The configuration is fairly simple, just remember to '''Enable''' the instance:

[[File:Configuration examples pptp server configuration v2.png]]

[[File:Configuration examples pptp server configuration v3.png]]

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* The rest of the parameters are user preferential so you should set them as you see fit. A short explanation on these parameters is provided below:

* The rest of the parameters are user preferential so you should set them as you see fit. A short explanation on these parameters is provided below:

Once you're done setting these parameters don't forget to click the '''Save''' button.  

Once you're done setting these parameters don't forget to click the '''Save''' button.  

====Setting up a proxy (optional)====

====Setting up PPTP server as default gateway (optional)====

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* If you plan on using the PPTP Server as a web proxy, you will need to edit one preexisting '''Zone Forwarding''' rule. In the router's WebUI, go to '''Network → Firewall → General Settings''', locate '''pptp''' in the Zone Forwarding table and click the "Edit" button next to it:

* If you plan on using the PPTP connection as your default gateway, you will need to edit one preexisting '''Zone Forwarding''' rule in addition to the server configuration. In the router's WebUI, go to '''Network → Firewall → General Settings''', locate '''pptp''' in the Zone Forwarding table and click the "Edit" button next to it:

[[File:Configuration examples pptp proxy server side 1 v2.png]]

[[File:Configuration examples pptp proxy server side 1 v2.png]]

[[File:Configuration examples pptp proxy server side 2 v2.png]]

[[File:Configuration examples pptp proxy server side 2 v2.png]]

After you save the changes your PPTP Server will now also act as a web proxy.

After you save the changes your PPTP Server will now also act as a gateway for your PPTP clients.

'''NOTE''': this step is purely optional and should be used only if you plan on using your server as a web proxy for your clients. If you are just planning to use PPTP to connect multiple remote networks into a single virtual network, you should probably skip this step.

'''NOTE''': this step is purely optional and should be used only if you plan on using your server as a gateway for your clients, i.e. access to the Internet via the PPTP. If you are just planning to use PPTP to connect multiple remote networks into a single virtual network, you should probably skip this step.

===PPTP Client (RUT2)===

===PPTP Client (RUT2)===

Once this is done, don't forget to save the changes.

Once this is done, don't forget to save the changes.

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* '''Optional''': if you plan on using the server as a web proxy, you should also enable the '''Use as default gateway''' option in the client's configuration:

* '''Optional''': if you plan on using the server as a default gateway, you should also enable the '''Use as default gateway''' option in the client's configuration:

[[File:Configuration examples pptp proxy client side v2.png]]

[[File:Configuration examples pptp proxy client side v2.png]]

==Testing the set up==

==Testing the setup==

If you've followed the steps presented above, your configuration should be finished. But as with any other configuration, it is always wise to test the set up in order to make sure that it works properly. In order to test a PPTP connection, login to one of the routers' WebUI and go to '''Services → CLI'''. Login with user name: '''root''' and the router's admin password. You should then be able to '''ping''' the opposite instance, i.e., if you logged in to the server's CLI, you should be able to ping the client's virtual IP address, and vice versa. To use a ping command, type '''ping <ip_address>''' and press the "Enter" key on your keyboard:

If you've followed the steps presented above, your configuration should be finished. But as with any other configuration, it is always wise to test the setup in order to make sure that it works properly. In order to test a PPTP connection, login to one of the routers' WebUIs and go to '''Services → CLI'''. Login with user name: '''root''' and the router's admin password. You should then be able to '''ping''' the opposite instance, i.e., if you logged in to the server's CLI, you should be able to ping the client's virtual IP address, and vice versa. To use a ping command, type '''ping <ip_address>''' and press the "Enter" key on your keyboard:

[[File:Configuration example pptp testing.png]]

[[File:Configuration example l2tp pptp testing.png]]

If the ping requests are successful, congratulations, your set up works! If not, we suggest that you review all steps once more.

If the ping requests are successful, congratulations, your setup works! If not, we suggest that you review all steps once more.

If you're using the server as a web proxy, end devices connected to the PPTP client router should have the Public IP address of the PPTP server. You can visit this website to check the Public IP address: http://www.whatsmyip.org/

If you're using the server as a default gateway, end devices connected to the PPTP client router should have the Public IP address of the PPTP server. You can visit this website to check the Public IP address: http://www.whatsmyip.org/

==See also==

==See also==

* [[L2TP configuration examples]]

* [[OpenVPN configuration examples]]

** [[IPsec configuration examples]]

** [[GRE Tunnel configuration examples]]

** [[L2TP configuration examples]]