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Using a DVCP server to create your VPN tunnels
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Using a DVCP server to create your VPN tunnels
Dynamic VPN Configuration Protocol (DVCP) is the WatchGuard
protocol that creates IPSec tunnels. The VPN tunnel configurations
are saved on the DVCP server. This decreases the work for the
administrator.
You can only use a Firebox III or Firebox X model as a DVCP server.
You can easily create tunnels on the Firebox X Edge by configuring
it as a DVCP client.
There are two kinds of DVCP servers:
Basic DVCP - All Firebox III and Firebox X models
VPN Manager - Firebox III 1000 or above, Firebox X700 or
above
For more information, see the FAQ:
https://www.watchguard.com/support/advancedFAQs/
basicdvcp_whatis.asp
Setting up management for a dynamic Edge device
Use this procedure for a Firebox X Edge device with a dynamic IP
address for the external interface.
1 Type the IP address of the trusted network in your browser
window to connect to the System Status page of the Firebox X
Edge.
The default IP address is: https://192.168.111.1.
Item Description Assigned
By
Encryption
Method
DES uses 56-bit encryption. 3DES uses 168-bit
encryption. The 3DES encryption method is more
secure, but slower. The two devices must use
the same encryption method.
You
Site A: 3DES
Site B: 3DES
Authentication The two devices must use the same
authentication method.
You
Site A: MD5 (or SHA1)
Site B: MD5 (or SHA1)