Configuration of the VPN IPSec tunnel

The actual VPN connection is configured in the IPSec Peers menu.

  1. Go to VPN -> IPSec -> IPSec Peers -> New.

VPN -> IPSec -> IPSec Peers -> New

Proceed as follows to make the settings in the IPSec peer:

  1. For Description, enter a description of the peer which identifies it, e.g. VPN_Client1 .

  2. Leave the field empty under Peer Address.

  3. The Peer-ID must match the local ID value of the remote terminal, e.g. E-mail Address type, and enter User1@bintec-elmeg.com .

  4. For Preshared Key, enter the password for the encrypted connection, e.g. test .

  5. For IP Address Assignment, select the Server in IKE Configuration Mode setting. An IP address is then assigned to the bintec Secure IPSec Client when a connection is established.

  6. Select IPSec Pool for IP Assignment Pool.

  7. Under Local IP Address, enter the IP address of the LAN interface of the router, e.g. 192.168.0.254 .

  8. Press OK to confirm your entries.