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CHAPTER 11
Configuring Virtual
Private Networks
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates secure connections between
computers or networks in different locations. This connection is known
as a tunnel. The networks and hosts on a VPN tunnel can be corporate
headquarters, branch offices, remote users, and telecommuters. When a
VPN tunnel is created, the two tunnel endpoints are authenticated.
Data in the tunnel is encrypted. Only the sender and the recipient of
the message can read it.
About This Chapter
This chapter starts with a section that tells you the basic requirements
for your Firebox® X Edge to create a VPN. Start with “What You Need
to Create a VPN” on page 176.
The subsequent section tells you how to configure the Edge to be the
endpoint of a VPN tunnel created and managed by a WatchGuard®
Firebox X Core or Firebox X Peak Management Server. This procedure is
different for different versions of WatchGuard System Manager appli-
ance software installed on the Firebox X. This section also gives proce-
dures for VPN tunnels managed by VPN Manager (available with earlier
versions of Watchguard management software).
Summary of Contents for Firebox X15
Page 14: ...xiv WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 42: ...Installing the Firebox X Edge 28 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 72: ...Configuration and Management Basics 58 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 146: ...Configuring Logging and System Time 132 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 168: ...Managing Users and Groups 154 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 204: ...Configuring Virtual Private Networks 190 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 242: ...228 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge...
Page 249: ...Certifications and Notices User Guide 235 Taiwanese Notices...
Page 250: ...236 WatchGuard Firebox X Edge Declaration of Conformity...