Knowledge Base Article

How to Add Router with VPN

Tutorials Published Mar 22, 2026 Updated Mar 22, 2026 4 min read

Pre-requisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

WireGuard VPN Client installed on your device.
Download it here: WireGuard Installation

WireGuard VPN Client will be used later to securely connect your device to the router through the mTik_Ops VPN network.

Part 1 - Add Your Router to mTik_Ops

Follow these steps to register your router in the system.

Step 1 - Open the Router Management Panel

  1. Log in to your mTik_Ops account.
  2. Navigate to Managed Router.

Alternatively:

  1. Click User Panel in the top-right corner.
  2. Click + Add Router.

A setup wizard will appear to guide you through the automated configuration

Step 2 - Set Router Name
Enter a Router Name for easy identification.

Example:

Main Office Router
Branch Router 1

Click Next.

Step 3 - Enter Router Hostname or IP Address

Provide the local management IP address of your router.

Example:

192.168.1.1

This should be the same IP address you use to access the router via:

  • WebFig
  • WinBox

Click Next.

Step 4 - Set Router Credentials

Enter the router's username and password.

Important:
The account must have sufficient privileges to perform management tasks.

Click Next.

Step 5 - Optional Notes

You may add notes for documentation purposes.

Examples:

  • Router location
  • Network purpose
  • Client information

You may also skip this step.

Click Continue.

Step 6 - Remote Access Check

You will now see the Remote Access Check option.

Select:

No, set up VPN now for remote access

This ensures secure access through the mTik_Ops VPN system.

Click Next.

Step 7 - Select VPN Server

Choose the server location:

PH Server

Click Next.

Step 8 - Review Router Details

Verify all information:

  • Router Name
  • Hostname/IP
  • Credentials
  • Selected VPN Server

If everything is correct:

Click Add Router

Step 9 - Automation Process

mTik_Ops will now begin the automated setup process.

Once the process is complete:

  1. Copy the generated MikroTik terminal script.
  2. Paste it into your router's terminal.

This script will:

  • Establish a WireGuard VPN tunnel
  • Allow secure remote management via mTik_Ops
  • Not change your public IP
  • Not interfere with your internet connection

Important:
The mTik_Ops VPN is strictly for secure remote management access only.

Part 2 - Add Your User Device VPN

You are not finished yet.
You must also create a VPN profile for the device you will use to connect to the router.

Step 10 - Go to Managed VPN

Navigate to:

Managed VPN

Click:

Add VPN

Why is this Required?

This VPN configuration allows your computer or mobile device to securely connect to your router through the mTik_Ops VPN network.

All connections are:

  • Encrypted
  • Authenticated
  • Secure
  • Step 11 - Select VPN Server

Choose the same server used earlier:

PH Server

Click Next.

Step 12 - Select VPN Type

Choose:

USER DEVICE VPN

Click Next.

Step 13 - Name the Device

Enter a name for the device.

Examples:

  • Admin Laptop
  • Office PC
  • Network Engineer Phone

This helps identify devices connected to the VPN.

Click Next.

Step 14 - Assign VPN IP Address

The system will automatically generate a VPN tunnel IP address.

Example:

  • 10.x.x.x

You may change it if desired, but any available address will work.

Click Next.

Step 15 - VPN Configuration Settings

It is recommended to use the Default Settings.

Only modify settings if you fully understand the configuration.

Note:
We are not responsible for issues caused by incorrect VPN configuration changes.

Click Next.

Step 16 - Add More Devices (Optional)

You will be asked:

Do you want to set up another device?

Options:

  • Yes — repeat the same process
  • No — continue to the next step

Once finished, click:

Continue to Next Step

Step 17 - Review Configuration

You will now see the review panel showing all configured devices.

Verify:

  • Device Name
  • VPN IP Address
  • Server Selection

If everything looks correct:

Click Next

Step 18 - Apply Configuration

Confirm the configuration.

Click:

Apply

The system will now automatically generate the WireGuard configuration for your device.

Please wait while the configuration is created.

Part 3 - Connect Your Device to the VPN

Once the configuration is ready:

  1. Click the Download button.
  2. A configuration file will be downloaded.
  3. Import to WireGuard
  4. Open the WireGuard VPN client.
  5. Click Import Tunnel.
  6. Select the downloaded configuration file.
  7. Activate or Connect.
  8. Mobile Setup (Optional)

If you are configuring a mobile device:

You may simply scan the QR code provided.

This will automatically import the VPN profile into the WireGuard app.

Setup Complete!

You can now securely connect to your router through mTik_Ops VPN.