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message digest for a message. 
SHA1: It specifies Secure Hash Algorithm. The system generates a 128 bit 
message digest for a message. 
It specifies an authentication key. Both communication sides should set it to the 
same one. 
It specifies Security Parameter Index. It is an identification tag added to the 
header while using IPsec for tunneling the IP traffic. This tag helps the kernel 
discern between two traffic streams where different encryption rules and 
algorithms may be in use. 
Advanced IKE Settings 
When the Show Advanced Settings button is clicked, the following parameters appear. 
Parameter description 
The mode should be set to the same one as that of the peer device. 
Main: This mode provides identity protection, and is applicable to high requirement 
situation for identity protection. 
Aggressive: This mode does not provide identity protection, and is applicable to not 
high requirement situation for identity protection.