Policy-based configuration of internet protocol security for a virtual private network
US9647988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for performing policy-based configuration of Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is provided. According to one embodiment, a network device displays a policy page via a user interface of the network device through which a policy, including multiple VPN settings for establishing the VPN connection, is viewed and configured, the VPN settings including a type of IPSec tunnel to be established between the network device and a peer network device. The network device receives via the user interface, a selection regarding the type of IPSec tunnel to be used for the VPN connection. The network device sends a notification request, including parameter values associated with the VPN settings, to the peer network device.
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