How do I configure site to site VPN in Sophos UTM 9?

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How do I configure site to site VPN in Sophos UTM 9?

Create the remote gateway

  1. Sign in to WebAdmin of Sophos UTM.
  2. Go to Site-to-Site VPN > IPsec > Remote Gateways.
  3. Enter the settings below: Name: Test IPsec Gateway A. Gateway type: Respond Only (the other site is NAT’d and must start the connection) Authentication type: Preshared key.
  4. Click Save.

How do I create a site to site VPN in Sophos?

Create an IPsec VPN connection Go to VPN > IPsec Connections and select Wizard. Enter a name and click on Start to follow the wizard. Select Site To Site as the connection type, select Head office, and the policy created earlier. Set the Authentication type to Preshared key.

What is site to site VPN tunnel?

A site-to-site Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides this by creating an encrypted link between VPN gateways located at each of these sites. A site-to-site VPN tunnel encrypts traffic at one end and sends it to the other site over the public Internet where it is decrypted and routed on to its destination.

What type of Authentication can be used for IPsec site to site VPN Sophos?

pre-shared key
This video describes the steps to configure a Site-to-Site IPsec VPN connection, using a pre-shared key as an authentication method for VPN peers.

Does Sophos UTM support IKEv2?

Not anymore though. We had to resort to another solution and vendor to get a “route based” tunnel working, which requires IKEv2. Sophos UTM still only supports IKEv1.

How do I configure IPsec remote access VPN in Sophos XG?

Configure IPsec remote access VPN with Sophos Connect client

  1. Specify the settings on the Sophos Connect client page.
  2. Send the configuration file to users.
  3. Add a firewall rule.
  4. Send the Sophos Connect client to users.
  5. Users install the client, import the configuration file into the client, and establish the connection.

What is IPS in Sophos?

About Sophos Intrusion Prevention System An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a network security/threat prevention technology that examines network traffic flows to detect and prevent vulnerability exploits. As an inline security component, the IPS must work efficiently to avoid degrading network performance.

What is the difference between site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN?

What is a Site-to-Site VPN? Whereas remote-access VPNs securely connect individual devices to a remote LAN, site-to-site VPNs securely connect two or more LANs in different physical locations. Site-to-site VPNs use the public internet to extend your company’s network across multiple office locations.

What is IPsec remote access VPN Sophos XG?

Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) is a suite of protocols that support cryptographically secure communication at the IP layer. With IPsec connections, you can provide secure access between two hosts, two sites, or remote users and a LAN. The firewall supports IPsec as defined in RFC 4301.

How do I connect to Sophos VPN?

Sign in to the user portal. Go to VPN. Under Sophos Connect client (IPsec and SSL VPN), do as follows: Windows devices: Click Download client for Windows….

  1. Click the Sophos Connect client in the Windows tray on your endpoint and click Import connection.
  2. Select the .
  3. Click Connect to sign in.