VPN-1 NGX R65 HFA_02 L2TP Supplement PDF Release Notes

Introduction
This VPN-1 NGX Supplement extends Check Point VPN-1 support for the iPhone built-in VPN client. No additional software is needed on the iPhone side. This supplement is for releases R65. Resolved Issues This supplement provides the ability for Apple iPhone devices to securely connect to the
enterprise. The Apple iPhone contains a VPN client: “L2TP”, which uses an underlying tunneling protocol of the same name to create an IPsec encrypted tunnel. This enables a secure connection between the iPhone and Check Point VPN-1 gateway.

Installation
Before installing this supplement, make sure you have the latest applicable HFA installed. Consult with Check Point Technical Support.
1. Update VPN-1 with the supplement package.
2. Backup the following directories:
• $FWDIR/bin
• $FWDIR/lib
• $FWDIR/boot/modules
3. Download the appropriate file for your operating system into a temporary folder:
4. Extract and run the executable file.
5. Wait for the installation routine to execute the cpstop and cpstart commands. Make sure it completes successfully (without errors) before continuing.
6. Install policies on applicable gateways.

Uninstallation
Before uninstalling this supplement, be aware that on Windows, uninstallation causes the latest HFA to be uninstalled as well. You can re-install the HFA after removing the supplement. To uninstall this supplement, run the uninstall script located under $FWDIR. If you encounter problems during the uninstall process, restore the backup that you created during installation process and then contact technical support for assistance.

Gateway Configuration
To configure the L2TP supplement on gateways:
1. Enable L2TP on the specific gateway: Gateway Properties > Remote Access
2. In the l2tp.conf file in $FWDIR/conf, enter the shared secret. For more details about configuring L2TP clients, see the VPN Administrator Guide, Chapter 20: Layer Two Tunneling PRotocol (L2TP) Clients.
3. L2TP requires Office Mode: Gateway Properties > Remote Access > Office Mode

iPhone Configuration
To configure L2TP on the iPhone:
1. From your iPhone home screen, go to Settings > General > Network > VPN > Settings
2. Provide your VPN-1 server FQDN (DNS name) or IP address, your user name, and the global shared secret.

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May 13, 2010 | Posted in Software, Wireless

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