Table of Contents
Virtual Private Networking Basics
Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
How to Use this Manual
How to Print this Manual
Chapter 2 Virtual Private Networking Basics
What is a Virtual Private Network?
What Is IPSec and How Does It Work?
IPSec Security Features
IPSec Components
Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)
Authentication Header (AH)
Security Association
Mode
Key Management
Understand the Process Before You Begin
VPN Process Overview
Network Interfaces and Addresses
Interface Addressing
Firewalls
Setting Up a VPN Tunnel Between Gateways
VPNC IKE Security Parameters
VPNC IKE Phase I Parameters
VPNC IKE Phase II Parameters
Testing and Troubleshooting
Additional Reading
Appendix A Worksheet
Record Your Internet Connection Information
