A site-to-site virtual private network (VPN) is a connection between two or more networks, such as a corporate network and a branch office network. Many organizations use site-to-site VPNs to leverage an internet connection for private traffic as an alternative to using private MPLS circuits.

How do I set up a site to VPN tunnel?

To set up a Site-to-Site VPN connection, complete the following steps:

  1. Prerequisites.
  2. Step 1: Create a customer gateway.
  3. Step 2: Create a target gateway.
  4. Step 3: Configure routing.
  5. Step 4: Update your security group.
  6. Step 5: Create a Site-to-Site VPN connection.
  7. Step 6: Download the configuration file.

Does SonicWall support IKEv2?

The IKEv2 option has been our default for almost a decade. All Gen5, Gen6, Gen6. 5 SonicWall firewall models can be configured for Site To Site VPNs with IKEv2, from the lower TZ models up through all higher models: NSA, NSa, SuperMassive, and NSsp product lines.

What is a tunnel interface VPN?

Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) is a virtual interface that is used for establishing a Route-Based VPN tunnel. The VPN tunnel and its properties are configured by the VPN community that contains the two Security Gateways. …

What port does SonicWall site to site VPN use?

UDP 500
Description

DescriptionProtocolPort number
VPNESP(Protocol 50)
VPNUDP500
VPNUDP4500
WAN Failover and Load balancing – ProbingTCP50000

What is the difference between a site to site VPN and a remote access VPN?

In site to site VPN, IPsec security method is used to create an encrypted tunnel from one customer network to remote site of the customer. In Remote Access VPN, Individual users are connected to the private network and It allows the technique to access the services and resources of that private network remotely.

What is the difference between IPSec and site to site VPN?

In site to site VPN, IPsec security method is used to create an encrypted tunnel from one customer network to remote site of the customer. In remote access VPN, Individual users are connected to the private network. 2. Site to site VPN does not need setup on each client.

Does SonicWall support IKEv1?

For many years, SonicWall customers have chosen the older IKEv1 method Main Mode for this deployment scenario, but IKEv2 is far superior and it is very easy to change to it.

How to configure SonicWall to connect to a VPN tunnel?

RESOLUTION: 1 Log into the SonicWall on main site. 2 Navigate to Manage | Connectivity | VPN | Base Settings and click Add . 3 Navigate to System Setup | Network | Interfaces. 4 Configure the tunnel with the local subnet of the remote site which needs to be access through VPN tunnel as shown below.

How to configure a VPN policy on site B SonicWall appliance?

Configuring a VPN policy on Site B SonicWall Login to the Site B SonicWall appliance and Click Manage in the top navigation menu. Click VPN | Base Settings page and Click Add button. The VPN Policy window is displayed.

How to configure tunnel interface VPN with IPsec gateway?

The General tab of Tunnel Interface VPN named Main Site is shown w/ the IPSec Gateway equal to the other device’s X1 IP address, 192.168.60.81. Navigate to Network | System | Interfaces. Configure the tunnel with the local subnet of the remote site which needs to be access through VPN tunnel as shown below.

How do I manage the SonicWall TZ series?

The TZ Series can be managed using the SonicWALL Global Management System, which provides flexible, powerful and intuitive tools to manage configurations, view real-time monitoring metrics and integrate policy and compliance reporting and application traffic analytics, all from a central location. SonicWALL Comprehensive Anti-Spam Service (CASS)