IPsec Configuration Process

These are the general configuration steps to configure the desired connection.

1. To prepare the Nodegrid, see How to Prepare a Nodegrid Node for IPsec 
2. Ensure that one of the authentication methods is prepared:
   
   • How to create Pre-shared Keys for IPsec
     
   • How to create RSA Keys for IPsec
     
   • How to Create Certificates for IPsec
     NOTE

     For Production environments, it is recommended to use RSA Keys or Certificate Authentication. For a test environment, Pre-Shared Keys are easy to set up.
3. Create an IPsec configuration file. Configuration examples can be found here:
   • Pre-Shared Keys
     
     • How to Configure IPsec Host to Host Tunnel with Pre-Shared Key
       
     • How to configure IPsec Host to Site tunnel with Pre-Shared Key
       
     • How to Configure IPsec Site to Site Tunnel with Pre-Shared Key
   • RSA Keys
     
     • How to Configure IPsec Host to Host Tunnel with RSA Keys
       
     • How to Configure IPsec Host to Site tunnel with RSA Keys
       
     • How to Configure IPsec Site to Site Tunnel with RSA Keys
   • Certificates
     
     • How to Configure IPsec Host to Host Tunnel with Certificate
       
     • How to Configure IPsec Host to Site Tunnel with Certificate
       
     • How to Configure IPsec Site to Site Tunnel with Certificate
4. As required, distribute and exchange configuration files and keys to all nodes
5. Test the connection.

For more detailed guides on how to use IPsec with the Nodegrid Platform, visit the Knowledge Base.