Hello, all i just wanted to ask if we need to configure ipsec VPN when we have intranet connection to that site since the data is very important so will the transaction between the two be insecure.
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Hi Kaeyana,
An intranet is a network where organization can communicate/connect. It’s still susceptible to external threats.
While IPsec VPN is an encrypted connection. Where traffic that passes through the traffic can't be inspected.
If you want your file to be more secure while transferring, I would suggest building an IPsec VPN and restricting the communication only to the allowed person/network.
This will ensure your file is encrypted while transferring and will only be received the designated recipient(s).
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Hi Kaeyana,
IPsec VPN needs to be configured from both sites.
Kindly see below for reference
Techvids: https://soph.so/moKL3t
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Hi Kaeyana,
Can you check your gateway configuration?
Also, is your Remote Gateway set to a private IP? You need to configure it as the Public IP of the other side and vice versa
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Hi Kaeyana,
Kindly specify the Public IP of the Remote Gateway and not as a wildcard
For reference:
Sophos XG IPsec Configuration (Responder Only)
Local Gateway - WAN Interface
Remote Gateway - Remote End device Public IP address
Remote End device IPsec Configuration (Initiate the tunnel)
Local Gateway - WAN Interface
Remote Gateway - Remote End device Public IP address
For more reference kindly check the following
Techvids: https://soph.so/moKL3t
Erick Jan
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Hi Kaeyana,
I see. Thank you for the information.
Kindly make sure that configuration settings and IPSEC policy configured is proper and no mismatch in authentication and encryption parameters at both ends.
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Hi Kaeyana,
I see. Thank you for the information.
Kindly make sure that configuration settings and IPSEC policy configured is proper and no mismatch in authentication and encryption parameters at both ends.
Erick Jan
Community Support Engineer | Sophos Technical Support
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