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IPSec
The IPSec (IP Security) protocol suite, based on modern cryptographic technologies, provides security services like encryption and authentication at the IP network layer. It secures the whole network traffic providing guaranteed security for any application using the network.
You can use IPSec to create private secured tunnels between two hosts, two security gateways, or a host and a security gateway. Up to three tunnels can be active at any given time. You can save more than three active tunnels, but they are not active.
IPSec provides encryption and authentication services at the IP level of the protocol stack. IPSec can protect any traffic carried over IP.
Authentication and Encryption Overview
IPSec provides the following services:
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Authentication only
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Encryption only
To transmit and receive data securely over an unprotected network:
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Select the type of IPSec service—authentication or encryption—required for the connection.
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Establish a secure connection by a key exchange process, using one of the following:
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Manual Keying where the authentication and encryption keys are provided manually on both sides of the connection.
Auto Keying using IKEv2 Protocol where the authentication and encryption keys are generated on either side of the connection and exchanged by different methods.
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Transfer data using the connection.
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VPN Status: Check the VPN Status checkbox to enable IPSec. Click Save.
Add a New Connection
Add IKE Connection:
Click Add IKE Connection. A page opens where you can configure an IKE connection.
Add Manual Connection:
Click Add Manual Connection. A page opens where you can configure a manual connection.
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