DrayTek Vigor series routers are popular in business environments for their robust VPN capabilities. While these routers support multiple VPN protocols, it's crucial to understand the security implications of each option, especially regarding the severely compromised PPTP protocol.
🚨 CRITICAL PPTP SECURITY WARNING 🚨
PPTP is completely broken and should NEVER be used:
- 💀 Cracked in minutes using basic tools
- 💀 MS-CHAPv2 authentication is compromised
- 💀 Provides NO real security
- 💀 Your business data WILL be exposed
USE IPsec OR OpenVPN INSTEAD!
DrayTek Router Compatibility
| Model Series | IPsec Support | OpenVPN | WireGuard | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigor 2960/2962 | ✅ Full | ✅ Client/Server | ❌ | Use IPsec |
| Vigor 2865/2866 | ✅ Full | ✅ Client | ❌ | Use IPsec |
| Vigor 2830/2832 | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ | Use IPsec |
| Vigor 2760/2762 | ✅ Full | ❌ | ❌ | IPsec only |
Secure VPN Protocol Options
✅ Use These Secure Protocols Instead of PPTP
| Protocol | Security | Speed | DrayTek Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPsec | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | All models |
| OpenVPN | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Selected models |
| L2TP/IPsec | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | All models |
| ❌ BROKEN | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Never use! |
Recommended: IPsec VPN Setup
Step 1: Access DrayTek Web Interface
- Connect to router via Ethernet
- Navigate to
192.168.1.1(default) - Login with admin credentials
Step 2: Create IPsec Profile
- Go to VPN and Remote Access → LAN to LAN
- Click an empty profile index
- Configure as follows:
Common Settings:
- Profile Name: TorGuard IPsec
- Enable this profile: ✓ Checked
- Call Direction: Dial-Out
- Always On: ✓ Checked
Dial-Out Settings (IPsec):
- Type: IPsec Tunnel
- Server IP: TorGuard server address
- IKE Authentication: Pre-Shared Key
- Pre-Shared Key: torguard
- Security Protocol: ESP
- Encryption: AES256
- Authentication: SHA256
TCP/IP Network Settings:
- Remote Network IP: 10.8.0.0
- Remote Mask: 255.255.0.0
- RIP Direction: Disable
- NAT: Enable
- Change default route: ✓ Enable
Legacy PPTP Setup (NEVER RECOMMENDED)
⚠️ FINAL WARNING: PPTP provides NO security. Your data WILL be compromised!
If you absolutely must use PPTP (why?!), here's the configuration:
- Select VPN and Remote Access → LAN to LAN
- Click empty entry
- Profile name: TG PPTP (INSECURE!)
- Enable profile: ✓
- Call Direction: Dial-Out
- Always on: ✓
- Type: PPTP (NOT SECURE!)
- Server: TorGuard server
- Username/Password: Your credentials
- RIP Direction: Disable
- NAT: From first subnet to remote
- Change default route: ✓
Remember: This provides ZERO encryption!
OpenVPN Setup (Where Supported)
For DrayTek models with OpenVPN support:
- Go to VPN and Remote Access → Remote Access Control
- Select OpenVPN tab
- Enable OpenVPN Remote Dial-in Client
- Import TorGuard .ovpn config file
- Enter credentials
- Apply settings
Business VPN Considerations
| Requirement | Solution | Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance (HIPAA/PCI) | Strong encryption required | IPsec/OpenVPN |
| Site-to-Site VPN | Permanent tunnel | IPsec |
| Remote Workers | Client access | OpenVPN/IPsec |
| Legacy Support | Upgrade immediately | Never PPTP |
DrayTek VPN Performance
| Model | IPsec Throughput | Concurrent Tunnels |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor 2960 | 800 Mbps | 200 |
| Vigor 2865 | 300 Mbps | 50 |
| Vigor 2830 | 100 Mbps | 32 |
| Vigor 2760 | 50 Mbps | 16 |
Troubleshooting VPN Issues
IPsec Connection Failures
- Phase 1 Errors: Check pre-shared key
- Phase 2 Errors: Verify encryption settings
- NAT-T Issues: Enable NAT traversal
- Firewall: Open UDP 500, 4500
Performance Issues
- Check WAN bandwidth
- Monitor CPU usage
- Reduce encryption if needed (AES128)
- Update firmware
Routing Problems
- Verify subnet configuration
- Check NAT settings
- Review routing table
- Test with traceroute
VPN Monitoring on DrayTek
Monitor your VPN connection:
- System Status: Check VPN status
- VPN Status: View active connections
- System Log: Review VPN events
- Traffic Graph: Monitor throughput
DrayTek VPN Best Practices
- Use IPsec: Best balance of security and compatibility
- Strong PSK: Use complex pre-shared keys
- Regular Updates: Keep firmware current
- Backup Config: Save VPN configurations
- Monitor Logs: Check for intrusion attempts
- Test Failover: Verify backup connections
When to Consider Alternatives
💡 Consider Dedicated VPN Appliances If:
- Need more than 100 concurrent users
- Require advanced VPN features
- Want WireGuard support
- Need centralized management
- Require high-availability setup
Need DrayTek VPN Help?
Our support team can help configure secure VPN connections on your DrayTek router and migrate away from insecure protocols.
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