SonicOS 7.1 IPSec VPN Administration Guide

Introduction to SonicOS and IPsec VPN

This document is part of the SonicOS administrative guide collection, detailing the administration and monitoring of SonicWall firewalls. It specifically focuses on configuring and displaying various IPsec VPN policies, including site-to-site, GroupVPN, and route-based Tunnel Interface policies.

SonicOS provides a robust management interface, API, and Command Line Interface (CLI) for firewall configuration. This guide delves into the features for setting up and managing VPN policies, offering insights into Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), VPN types, security measures, and advanced configurations.

Key Features and Topics Covered

• Overview of IPsec VPN and Virtual Private Networks
• Configuration of Site-to-Site VPNs
• VPN Auto Provisioning
• Tunnel Interface Route-based VPN
• VPN Security and Base Settings
• IPv6 VPN Configuration
• Management of GroupVPN Policies
• Configuration of DHCP over VPN
• Setup for L2TP with IPsec
• AWS VPN Configuration

For detailed information and procedures, refer to the comprehensive sections within this guide. Additional resources, including the SonicOS 7.1 API Reference Guide, are available on the SonicWall website.