Configuration of the VPN IPSec access of the first branch via the GUI Assistant

The VPN IPSec setup can also be configured with the Assistant in the same manner as when setting up the Internet access. For this, go to the following menu:

  1. Go to Assistants -> VPN -> VPN Connections -> New.

  2. For VPN Scenario select the IPSec-LAN-LAN Connection .

  3. Click on Next to set up a new VPN connection.

Enter the required data for the connection.

Assistants -> VPN -> VPN Connections -> Next

Proceed as follows to configure a new VPN connection:

  1. Under Description enter e.g. subsidiary1 .

  2. Under Local IPSec ID enter the static WAN IP address of the head office gateway, e.g. 212.212.212.1 .

  3. Under Remote IPSec ID enter the local IPSec ID of the branch gateway, e.g. filiale1 .

  4. For the authentification enter Preshared Key , e.g. supersecretgeheimkey .

  5. Under Local IP Address enter the IP address of the bintec R3002™ , e.g. 192.168.0.1 .

  6. The VPN tunnel is always set up from the branch to the head office. As a result no IPSec Peer Address is set on the bintec R3002™.

  7. Under IP Address of Remote Network enter the network address of the branch, e.g. 192.168.1.0 and the Netmask 255.255.255.0 .

  8. Press OK to confirm your entries.

After confirming the entry the VPN connection can be seen in the list.

Assistant-> VPN -> VPN Connections

To connect additional locations or VPN remote terminals, the Assistant can be run again.