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4. Configure IPSec Phase (Phase 2)
5. Once the parameters are set, click on “Save & Apply” to take into account the new configuration.
That way the IKE service will run with the new parameters
6. Click on “Open Tunnel” for establishing the IPSec VPN tunnel (only in “IPSec Configuration” win-
dow)
4.3.2 Several Authentication or IPSec Configuration Phases
Several Authentication Phases can be configured. Therefore, one computer can establish IPSec VPN connec-
tions with several gateways or other computers (peer to peer).
Similarly, several IPSec Configuration (phase 2) can be created for a same Authentication Phase (Phase 1).
4.3.3 Active or Non Active phase
A phase can be either “active” or “non active”. If a phase is “non active”, its settings will not be applied. This
feature can be used with a configuration composed of several VPN tunnels that do not need to be enabled si-
multaneously.
Changing “active” to “non-activate” state for a specific Phase can be achieved by a right-click on the phase
name:
• Active (or Non activ e) Enable or disable the phase
• All active Enable all phases
• Active Only Disable every phase except the phase selected with the mouse.
4.4 Authentication or Phase 1 'Authentication' window will concern settings for Authentication Phase or Phase 1. It is also called IKE Negotia-
tion Phase.