To configure Mobile VPN with IPSec for a group of users, you add a Mobile VPN with IPSec group configuration. We also recommend that you specify a strong hashing algorithm such as SHA-256. If you do not have a Management Server, we recommend that you specify a strong pre-shared key and change it on a regular basis. We recommend that you configure a certificate instead of a pre-shared key if you have a WSM Management Server. The IKEv1 Aggressive Mode vulnerability described in CVE-2002-1623 affects Mobile VPN with IPSec. If you use a third-party authentication server, follow the instructions in the documentation from the manufacturer.
The users in the group can authenticate either to the Firebox or to a third-party authentication server included in your Firebox configuration.įor more information about how to add users to a group for local Firebox authentication, see Add Users to a Firebox Mobile VPN Group. You can enable Mobile VPN with IPSec for a group of users you have already created, or you can create a new user group. This is especially useful in businesses like retail stores and mall kiosks that want to offer their customers a specific application.Configure the Firebox for Mobile VPN with IPSec Integrated Personal Firewall - Our Friendly Net Detection feature recognizes whether a network is secure or not and then applies the appropriate firewall settings.For example, connect with Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, then switch to an Ethernet connection at work, then switch to your Wi-Fi at home. Seamless Roaming - Users can change from one Internet communication medium (LAN/WLAN/3G/4G) to another without dropping the VPN connection.
For easy access, Windows and VPN login credentials can be configured to be the same. Windows Pre-Logon - Users can log on to a Windows domain even if they are not in the network.Even when the user's device goes to sleep, it will reconnect to the VPN once it's back on. Always On - VPN client will reconnect automatically should a connection drop.Integration with other leading MFA vendors is also supported. Two-Factor Authentication - Fully compatible with WatchGuard AuthPoint, the IPSec VPN client adds another layer of security by requiring two types of credentials without the need for specialized hardware.
Compatible with Windows and Mac OS X, the IPSec VPN is the ideal solution for employees who frequently work remotely or require remote access to sensitive resources. The WatchGuard IPSec VPN Client is a premium service that gives both the organization and its remote employees a higher level of protection and a better VPN experience. While many VPN options are available on the market, not all offer the same level of protection and flexibility. Mobile VPN with SSL - Mobile VPN with SSL uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) to secure connections between a remote computer and your protected network.Supports connections from a wide range of operating systems. Mobile VPN with IKEv2 - Mobile VPN with IKEv2 uses IPSec to provide superior encryption and authentication.Supports all WatchGuard Mobile VPNs with IPSec configuration settings. IPSec VPN client - A full-featured VPN client, powered by NCP, compatible with all versions of Fireware.WatchGuard offers three choices for client-based VPN connectivity: Operating at the network layer, a client-based VPN provides users access to the entire network. Organizations rely on a VPN to offer secure connectivity to remote locations and users. A VPN creates secure connections between computers or networks in different locations back to the corporate network.
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) add a layer of security to private and public networks, allowing individuals and organizations to send and receive data safely over the Internet. Secure connectivity to corporate headquarters is essential if your remote employees are going to achieve maximum productivity.