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Configuring a WatchGuard SOHO to

SOHO IPSec Tunnel

This document describes the procedures required to configure an IPSec tunnel

between two WatchGuard Firebox SOHOs (version 2.3.x).

The following WatchGuard SOHO products support IPSec tunnels:

• WatchGuard SOHO with VPN Feature Key add-on

• WatchGuard SOHO|tc

The following diagram illustrates the machines and addresses involved in the

connection. The examples used in this document are taken from this set-up.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - SOHO IPSec Tunnel

Configuring a WatchGuard SOHO to SOHO IPSec Tunnel This document describes the procedures required to configure an IPSec tunnel between two WatchGuard

Page 2 - Why Create a Tunnel?

2 WatchGuard SOHO with VPN Manager 2.1Why Create a Tunnel?Virtual Private Networking (VPN) tunnels enable you to simply and securely connect computer

Page 3

IPSec Tunnel Configuration 3Configuring the WatchGuard SOHO for VPNIP addresses. It is imperative to keep these addresses straight. WatchGuard recomme

Page 4

4 WatchGuard SOHO with VPN Manager 2.1From the Management Station of the SOHO1 With your Web browser, go to the SOHO Configuration Settings page usin

Page 5 - Verifying the Tunnel

IPSec Tunnel Configuration 5Verifying the Tunnelserver on a computer on Site B with the IP address 10.10.10.253. Note that this can be the same comput

Page 6 - Glossary of Terms

6 WatchGuard SOHO with VPN Manager 2.1Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy do I need a static public address? To create a connection, one SOHO must be able

Page 7 - IPSec Tunnel Configuration 7

IPSec Tunnel Configuration 7Glossary of TermsVPN – Virtual Private NetworkVPN consists of several technologies to allow two or more networks in differ