
If you choose Aggressive it must be configured in the Phase 2 configuration. Either Aggressive or Main Mode will work.After configuring the target IP address, be sure to attach the Phase 1 local interface to your WAN connection (i.e.Be sure to make note of the following parameters: To begin configuration, follow these steps:ġ) Open and configure Phase 1 attributes under the VPN|IPSec|Auto Key (IKE) tab via the management console. Interface mode is a more sophisticated and flexible method of providing connectivity between sites due in large part to its seamless integration into the Fortigate’s routing table. Specifically, IPSec Tunnels can be triggered via firewall rules based policies or interface mode. Fortinet Fortigate UTM appliances provide IPSec (as well as SSL VPN) “out of the box”.

Virtual Private Networking (“VPN”) is a cost effective and secure method for site to site connectivity without the use of client software.
