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8.3.3 Device Authentication
In the example in Figure 8.3, device authentication is enabled on Viper#1. Following a VPN
lient’s request from Viper#2 to create a secure tunnel, the VPN server will initiate a
r responds with an
uthentication grant message.
Important Notes: In order for Device Authentication feature to work, Viper#1 must have
Device Authentication enabled and must be configured as Access Point (Setup (Basic)
Æ
General) and VPN Server (Security
Æ
VPN). All remote devices (in this example, Viper#2,
Viper#3, and Viper#4) must have VPN module enabled and be configured as VPN Clients
(Security
Æ
VPN).
Figu on
c
RADIUS transaction to authenticate the client using its MAC address as a username and
password. The VPN tunnel is created only if the RADIUS serve
a
Access Point
&
VPN Server
(Device authentication enabled)
VPN Client
VPN Client
RADIUS
Server
RADIUS
transactions
VPN Client
Viper#1
Viper#2
Viper#3
Viper#4
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