F5 FirePass, Administrator'S Manual

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Managing, Monitoring, and Maintaining the FirePass Server
FirePass
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Server Administrator Guide 5 - 9
Configuring IPSec for the FirePass server
IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a set of security mechanisms for
enforcing the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmitted
over IP networks.
You can use the FirePass server’s IPSec functionality to protect sensitive
data that is transmitted between the FirePass server and other servers (such
as an internal file server on a remote network) or a security gateway.
To set up a new IPSec connection
1. Under the Server tab on the left side of the Administrative Console,
click the Security link.
2. Click the IPSec Configuration link.
3. Click the New Connection button to create a new IPSec connection.
The IPSec Configuration screen opens.
4. In the Connection Name text box, enter the name to identify the
IPSec connection. The name cannot contain any blank spaces.
5. In the Local Endpoint text box, enter the IP address of the local
network interface from which the IPSec connection is initiated.
6. In the Remote Endpoint text box, enter the IP address of the remote
server or security gateway to which the IPSec connection should be
established.
7. From the Remote Endpoint drop-down list, select a type of remote
endpoint.