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Figure 25-3 IPSec Architecture

25.2.1 IPSec Algorithms

The ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) Protocol (RFC 2406) and AH (Authentication Header) protocol (RFC 2402) describe the packet formats and the default standards for packet structure (including implementation algorithms).

The Encryption algorithm describes the use of encryption techniques such as DES (Data Encryption Standard) and Triple DES algorithms.

The Authentication algorithms, HMAC-MD5 (RFC 2403) and HMAC-SHA-1 (RFC 2404, provide an authentication mechanism for the AH and ESP protocols. Please see section 26.2 for more information.

25.2.2 Key Management

Key Management allows you to determine whether to use IKE (ISAKMP) or manual key configuration in order to set up a VPN. Please see sections 26.5 and 26.6 for more information.

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Introduction to IPSec