Using the VPN tabs
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Enable VPN. - When this box is checked and the security gateway has been updated, the VPN
is active. Unchecking the box disables the VPN and is typically used during the troubleshooting
process.
Default VPN. - When this box is checked, this VPN is the default VPN for the domain. Only one
VPN can be the default VPN in a domain. Default VPN is an alternative method of user
authentication suited for large IKE-based VPNs.
Directory Name. - In the VPN information area the unique VPN name is displayed along with
the directory server context.This area also shows the security key exchange protocol that the
VPN uses globally.
General tab with SKIP
If the VPN type you selected is SKIP, the following General tab appears.
When SKIP is selected, from the General tab you can configure the following information:
Tunnel. - Select the tunnel mode if IP packets between members are secured by encrypting
and authenticating the entire packet including the addressing header.
Transport. - Select the transport mode if VPN services are applied to the IP packet payload
sent between VPN member. The original addressing header is unchanged.
Enable VPN. - When this box is checked and the security gateway has been updated, the VPN
is active. Unchecking the box disables the VPN and is typically used during the troubleshooting
process.
Directory Name. - In the VPN information area the unique VPN name is displayed along with
the directory server context.This area also shows the security key exchange protocol that the
VPN uses globally.
Memo tab
The Memo tab can be used to record notes about the VPN, such as change history, VPN type,
etc. Information entered here is associated only with this VPN and is stored in the database.