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General steps to set up an L2TP/IPsec VPN client on Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS are as follows: Buy an L2TP VPN subscription or purchase VPS running Linux, Windows, or Mikrotik to configure an L2TP VPN. Ensure you have VPN server information ( including the IP address or hostname of the VPN server, username […]

A Virtual Private Network Protocol, or VPN protocol, is a group of rules that set how the data is transmitted between the client’s device and the VPN server. Different VPN protocols are designed to meet various needs. Some are good at security, some at speed, and some well-balanced.

VPS ( Virtual Private Server) provides a virtualized server environment for hosting websites, running applications, and remote desktop access. On the other hand, VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a security technology used to enhance the security of internet connections and privacy and anonymity in public networks. VPN vs. VPS:  A Comprehensive Comparison VPN and VPS […]

Regarding security, a VPN is far safer than an RDP, thanks to its encryption and credentials, while the RDP is faster. VPN and RDP are two totally different things. RDP is a type of remote access, while VPN is a kind of network connection that can be configured to have high-level security.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology used to create a secure and encrypted connection to a private network over the Internet.

The Access Denied errors usually occur when the server believes you are not permitted to take your considered action. One of these situations is when logging in to the MySQL server. In this article, you will learn How to fix MySQL Error 1045 and be able to access your database files. Not having the correct […]

Various devices can connect to a computer network. For security reasons, identifying the information of active devices in detail and their IP addresses makes sense. As an IT admin, using the best IP scanner tools enables you to find vulnerabilities to fix them and protect your system and network. Network and IP scanning can be […]

Sometimes, a Mikrotik administrator must block social media websites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Telegram, Netflix, etc. Also, it is sometimes required to block all websites except one. This article covers three different methods to Block Website on Mikrotik. In contrast to other firewall devices, MikroTik Firewall automatically permits all websites. Therefore, you must construct a […]

If, during online browsing and attempting to access a specific website, the browser fails to resolve the website domain name to an IP address and encounters issues connecting to the web server, it displays the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG error message. Various factors influence website access, and they load the website content together. If any of these elements […]

Join us with an article series of teaching how to solve an error. To visit a friend, you need their address. If you do not find the address, you get lost. Same in the digital world, while visiting a website, you might face an error. At the end of this guide, you will learn How […]

Is your privacy your no 1 concern? You need to prevent your Mikrotik from being scanned by some websites or apps. They obtain thorough reports on the active ports. Block Port Scanner in Mikrotik is the solution to detect and block attackers’ IPs, join us with this visual tutorial to review all the required steps […]

Firewall models can be divided into two groups: a software firewall and a hardware firewall. Firewall software is a security software that is installed on a computer or server. A hardware firewall is a standalone device with a dedicated CPU, memory, operating system, and software. Some hardware firewalls are also part of the router and […]