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Chapter 4 Configuring Connection Entries
Authentication Methods
Figure 4-3 Group Authentication
Step 2
Enter the name of the IPSec group you belong to.
Step 3 Enter the password for your IPSec group. The field displays only asterisks.
Step 4 Confirm the password by entering it again.
Step 5 Click Save. The Connection Entry dialog box closes, and you return to the Connection Entries tab.
Mutual Group Authentication
When you select mutual group authentication, the VPN Client verifies whether you have a root
certificate installed. If not, it prompts to import one. Before you continue, you must import a root
certificate. For information on importing a certificate, see Importing a Certificate.
When you have installed a root certificate (if required), follow the steps in Group Authentication.
Certificate Authentication
Use this procedure if you plan to use digital certificates for authenticating for this connection entry.
You can obtain a digital certificate for use with the VPN Client by enrolling with a Public Key
Infrastructure (PKI) or by importing a certificate from a file.
To configure this connection entry for a digital certificate:
Step 1 From the Authentication tab, click the Certificate Authentication radio button (Figure 4-4).
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