To configure VPN authentication via the command-line interface, access the CLI in config mode and issue the
following commands:
(host)(config) #aaa authentication vpn default
cert-cn-lookup
clone
default-role <role>
export-route
max-authentication-failure <number>
pan-integration
radius-accounting <server_group_name>
server-group <name>
user-idle-timeout <seconds>
Configuring a Basic VPN for L2TP/IPsec
The combination of Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol and Internet Protocol Security (L2TP/IPsec) creates a highly-
secure technology that enables VPN connections across public networks such as the Internet. L2TP/IPsec
provides a logical transport mechanism on which to transmit PPP frames, tunneling, or encapsulation, so that
the PPP frames can be sent across an IP network. L2TP/IPsec relies on the PPP connection process to perform
user authentication and protocol configuration. With L2TP/IPsec, the user authentication process is encrypted
using the Data Encryption Standard (DES) or Triple DES (3DES) algorithm.
L2TP/IPsec using IKEv1 requires two levels of authentication:
n Computer-level authentication with a preshared key to create the IPsec security associations (SAs) to
protect the L2TP-encapsulated data.
n User-level authentication through a PPP-based authentication protocol using passwords, SecureID, digital
certificates, or smart cards after successful creation of the SAs.
Note that only Windows 7 (and later versions), StrongSwan 4.3, and VIA clients support IKEv2. For additional
information on the authentication types supported by these clients, see Working with IKEv2 Clients on page 348.
Configuring a Basic L2TP VPN in the WebUI
Use the following procedures in the WebUI to configure a remote access VPN for L2TP IPsec for clients using
pre-shared keys, certificates, or EAP for authentication:
n Defining Authentication Method and Server Addresses on page 357
n Defining Address Pools on page 357
n Enabling Source NAT on page 357
n Selecting Certificates on page 358
n Defining IKEv1 Shared Keys on page 354
n Configuring IKE Policies on page 358
n Setting the IPsec Dynamic Map on page 359
n Finalizing WebUI changes on page 360
Defining Authentication Method and Server Addresses
1. Define the authentication method and server addresses.
2. Navigate to Configuration > Advanced Services > VPN Services and click the IPSECtab.
3. To enable L2TP, select Enable L2TP (this is enabled by default).
4. Select the authentication method for IKEv1 clients. Currently supported methods include:
l Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
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