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Chapter 4 Configuring Connection Entries
Authentication Methods
Figure 4-3
Group Authentication
Step 2
Enter the name of the IPSec group you belong to.
Step 3
Enter the password for your IPSec group. The field displays only asterisks.
Step 4
Confirm the password by entering it again.
Step 5
Click
Save
. The Connection Entry dialog box closes, and you return to the Connection Entries tab.
Mutual Group Authentication
When you select mutual group authentication, the VPN Client verifies whether you have a root
certificate installed. If not, it prompts to import one. Before you continue, you must import a root
certificate. For information on importing a certificate, see
Importing a Certificate
.
When you have installed a root certificate (if required), follow the steps in
Group Authentication
.
Certificate Authentication
Use this procedure if you plan to use digital certificates for authenticating for this connection entry.
You can obtain a digital certificate for use with the VPN Client by enrolling with a Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI) or by importing a certificate from a file.
To configure this connection entry for a digital certificate:
Step 1
From the Authentication tab, click the
Certificate Authentication
radio button (
Figure 4-4
).
