Chapter 3
Configuration via Local Pages
Aggressive Mode
versus Main Mode
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IKE specifies two modes of operation for the Phase 1 negotiations: main mode and
aggressive mode. Main mode is more secure while aggressive mode is quicker.
Buttons
You can use one of the following buttons:
Click ...
Aggressive mode
Main mode
Use Preshared Key Authentication
Use Certificate Authentication
Specify Additional Descriptors
Add
To ...
Switch to the Aggressive Mode
configuration page. This page is shown
by default when you click Remote
Gateway Address Unknown.
Switch to the Main Mode configuration
page.
Reveal additional parameter fields
required for the configuration of
Preshared Key Authentication.
Reveal additional parameter fields
required for the configuration of
Certificate Authentication.
Reveal additional fields where you can
specify alternative IKE Security
Descriptors.
Add a completely configured peer to the
configuration.
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