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Configuring Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Security
Configuring VPNs
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To configure IKE Policies:
STEP 1 Choose VPN > IPsec > Advanced VPN Setup. In the IKE Policy Table, click Add.
STEP 2 Under Policy Name, enter a unique name for the policy for identification and
management purposes.
STEP 3 Under Direction/Type, choose one of the following connection methods:
InitiatorThe router will initiate the connection to the remote end.
ResponderThe router will wait passively and respond to remote IKE
requests.
BothThe router will work in either Initiator or Responder mode.
STEP 4 Under Exchange Mode, choose one of the following options:
MainThis mode negotiates the tunnel with higher security, but is slower.
AggressiveThis mode establishes a faster connection, but with lowered
security.
NOTE: If either the Local or Remote identifier type is not an IP address, then
negotiation is only possible in Aggressive Mode. If FQDN, User FQDN or DER
ASN1 DN is selected, the router disables Main mode and sets the default to
Aggressive mode.
STEP 5 In the Local section, under Identifier Type, choose the Internet Security
Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP) identifier for this router:
Local WAN (Internet) IP
FQDN
User-FQDN
DER ASN1 DN
STEP 6 If you chose FQDN, User-FQDN, or DER ASN1 DN as the identifier type, enter the IP
address or domain name in the Identifier field.
STEP 7 In the Remote section, under Identifier Type, choose the ISAKMP identifier for this
router:
Remote WAN (Internet) IP
FQDN
User FQDN