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Configuring IKE
Unless otherwise specified, the term "IKE" in this chapter refers to IKEv1.
The term "interface" in this chapter collectively refers to Layer 3 interfaces, including VLAN
interfaces and Layer 3 Ethernet interfaces. You can set an Ethernet port as a Layer 3 interface by
using the port link-mode route command (see Layer 2—LAN Switching Configuration Guide).
Overview
Built on a framework defined by ISAKMP, Internet Key Exchange (IKE) provides automatic key
negotiation and SA establishment services for IPsec.
IKE provides the following benefits for IPsec:
• Automatically negotiates IPsec parameters.
• Performs DH exchanges to calculate shared keys, making sure each SA has a key that is
independent of other keys.
• Automatically negotiates SAs when the sequence number in the AH or ESP header overflows,
making sure IPsec can provide the anti-replay service by using the sequence number.
As shown in Figure 89, IKE negotiates SAs for IPsec and transfers the SAs to IPsec, and IPsec uses
the SAs to protect IP packets.
Figure 89 Relationship between IKE and IPsec
IKE negotiation process
IKE negotiates keys and SAs for IPsec in two phases:
1. Phase 1—The two peers establish an IKE SA, a secure, authenticated channel for
communication. In this phase, two modes are available: main mode and aggressive mode.
2. Phase 2—Using the IKE SA established in phase 1, the two peers negotiate to establish IPsec
SAs.
IKE
TCP/UDP
IPsec
TCP/UDP
IPsec
IKE
SA negotiation
SA
Device A
Protected IP packets
Device B
SA
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