Remote-access Guide

cisco ftd remote access vpn configuration

by Jorge DuBuque Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Procedure

  1. Choose Devices > VPN > Remote Access.
  2. Click Add to create a new remote access VPN or edit an existing VPN configuration.
  3. Configure the Connection Profile > AAA settings and select Authentication Method > SAML.
  4. Select the required SAML single sign-on server as the Authentication Server . ...
  5. Configure the required settings for the remote access VPN.

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Full Answer

How do I set up a VPN in FTD?

Navigate to Objects > Users > Add User. Add VPN Local users that will connect to FTD via Anyconnect. Create local Users as shown in the image. Navigate to Objects > Certificates > Add Internal Certificate . Configure a certificate as shown in the image.

How to configure remote access Wizard for FTD?

Remote access wizard Go to Devices > VPN > Remote Access > Add a new configuration. This will copy whole configuration along with certificates and AnyConnect packages to FTD appliance.

How to set up remote access VPN on FDM?

Go through the Remote Access VPN Wizard on FDM as shown in the image. Create a connection profile and start the configuration as shown in the image. Select the authentication methods as shown in the image.

How do I configure the remote access VPN connection profile?

Configure the remote access VPN connection profile. Click Device, then click Setup Connection Profile in the Remote Access VPN group. (Click View Configuration if you already configured a profile). For existing connections, click Edit to modify the profile. Configure the connection profile settings:

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Does Cisco FTD support VPN?

VPN Topology The Firepower Management Center configures site-to-site VPNs on FTD devices only. You can select from three types of topologies, containing one or more VPN tunnels: • Point-to-point (PTP) deployments establish a VPN tunnel between two endpoints.

How does Cisco remote access VPN Work?

Remote and mobile users use the Cisco AnyConnect Secure VPN client to establish VPN sessions with the adaptive security appliance. The adaptive security appliance sends web traffic to the Web Security appliance along with information identifying the user by IP address and user name.

How do I create a FTD site to VPN?

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How do I change my Cisco VPN settings?

Changing Cisco AnyConnect default VPNOpen a Terminal window and run the following command: open -a textastic ~/. ... This will open the default configuration file for the Cisco AnyConnect client in Textastic. ... Change is the vpn.acmeinc.com field.More items...•

How do I configure AnyConnect?

5 Steps to Configure Cisco AnyConnect VPNConfigure AAA authentication. The first thing to configure is AAA authentication. ... Define VPN protocols. When users connect their VPN, they'll need an IP address for the VPN session. ... Configure tunnel groups. ... Set group policies. ... Apply the configuration. ... Authenticating logic flow.

How do I add a VPN to Cisco AnyConnect?

InstallUninstall any previous versions of Cisco AnyConnect.Install Cisco AnyConnect app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.Open the Cisco AnyConnect app.Select Add VPN Connection.Enter a Description, for example, CMU VPN and the Server Address vpn.cmu.edu.If prompted, allow the changes.Click Save.

How do I check my Cisco FTD VPN status?

Verification and Monitoring Browse to System -> Health -> Events. Then click on VPN Status. The remaining verification takes place on the FTD CLI.

What is IKEv2?

IKEv2 (Internet Key Exchange version 2) is a VPN encryption protocol responsible for request and response actions. It handles the SA (security association) attribute within an authentication suite called IPSec.

How do I troubleshoot IKEv2?

Troubleshoot connectivity between Aviatrix gateway and peer VPN router.Verify that both VPN settings use the same IKEv2 version.Verify that all IKEv2/IPsec algorithm parameters (i.e., Authentication/DH Groups/Encryption) match on both VPN configuration.

How do I change my VPN location Cisco AnyConnect?

If you are in ASDM, go to Configuration > Remote Access VPN > Network (Client) Access > AnyConnect Client Profiles, highlight the client profile you have and click the “Edit” button. Update the hostname to be the domain name and update the host address to be the new IP address and click OK.May 23, 2017Cisco ASA Outside IP Address change? Change the Cisco AnyConnect ...https://www.pei.com › cisco-asa-outside-ip-address-chang...https://www.pei.com › cisco-asa-outside-ip-address-chang...Search for: How do I change my VPN location Cisco AnyConnect?

Where is Cisco VPN profile stored?

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How do I edit my Cisco AnyConnect profile?

Navigate to Configuration > Remote Access VPN > Network (Client) Access > AnyConnect Connection Profiles. Select the AnyConnect VPN profile in Connection Profiles and click Edit. The Edit AnyConnect Connection Profile window is displayed. Set the Method as AAA in the Authentication.21.13 Configuring Integration with Cisco AnyConnecthttps://www.netiq.com › config_int_cisco_anyconnecthttps://www.netiq.com › config_int_cisco_anyconnectSearch for: How do I edit my Cisco AnyConnect profile?

How do I enable Cisco AnyConnect VPN through remote Desktop?

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How does VPN authentication work?

A virtual private network (VPN) gives you online privacy and anonymity to secure user authentication by creating a private network from a public internet connection. VPNs mask your IP (Internet Protocol) address and establish a secure and encrypted connection to provide greater privacy than even a secure Wi-Fi spot.

Does Cisco AnyConnect work anywhere?

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client empowers employees to work from anywhere on company laptops or personal mobile devices. It also provides the visibility and control security teams need to identify who and which devices are accessing their infrastructure.

How does a VPN client work?

A VPN connection establishes a secure connection between you and the internet. Via the VPN, all your data traffic is routed through an encrypted virtual tunnel. This disguises your IP address when you use the internet, making its location invisible to everyone. A VPN connection is also secure against external attacks.

How to add VPN users to FTD?

Navigate to Objects > Users > Add User. Add VPN Local users that will connect to FTD via Anyconnect. Create local Users as shown in the image.

What is FTD routing issue?

Routing issues behind the FTD -- internal network unable to route packets back to the assigned IP addresses and VPN clients

How to debug webvpn?

If a user is having initial connectivity issues, enable debug webvpn anyconnect on the FTD and analyze the debug messages. De bugs must be run on the CLI of the FTD. Use the command debug webvpn anyconnect 255

How to add a VPN pool to anyconnect?

Navigate to Objects > Networks > Add new Network. Configure VPN Pool and LAN Networks from FDM GUI. Create a VPN Pool in order to be used for Local Address Assignment to AnyConnect Users as shown in the image.

How to configure NAT exemption?

NAT exemption can be configured manually under Policies > NAT or it can be configured automatically by the wizard. Select the inside interface and the networks that Anyconnect clients will need to access as shown in the image.

What version of Firepower Threat Defense is RA VPN?

This document describes how to configure the deploying of Remote Access Virtual Private Network (RA VPN) on Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) managed by the on-box manager Firepower Device Manager (FDM) running version 6.5.0 and above.

Does AnyConnect have split tunneling?

In the group policy, add Split tunnelling so users connected to Anyconnect will only send traffic that is destined to the internal FTD network over the Anyconnect client while all other traffic will go out the user's ISP connection as shown in the image.

How to add VPN users to FTD?

Navigate to Objects > Users > Add User.€Add VPN Local users that will connect to FTD via

What version of Firepower Threat Defense is RA VPN?

This document describes how to configure the deploying of Remote Access Virtual Private Network (RA VPN) on Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) managed by the on-box manager Firepower Device Manager (FDM) running version 6.5.0 and above.

How to configure anyconnect?

Select the Anyconnect Package for each operating system (Windows/Mac/Linux) that users will be connecting with as shown in the image. The Last page gives a summary of the entire configuration. Confirm that the correct parameters have been set and hit the Finish Button and Deploy the new configuration. Verify Use this section to confirm that your configuration works properly. Once the configuration is deployed attempt to connect. If you have an FQDN that resolves to the outside IP of the FTD enter it in the Anyconnect connection box. In the example below, the FTD's outside IP address is used. Use the username/password created in the objects section of FDM as shown in the image.

How to add a VPN pool to anyconnect?

Navigate to Objects > Networks > Add new Network. Configure VPN Pool and LAN Networks from FDM GUI.€Create a VPN Pool in order to be used for Local Address Assignment to AnyConnect Users as shown in the image.€

Can I monitor anyconnect?

As of FDM 6.5.0 there is no way to monitor the Anyconnect users through the FDM GUI. The only option is to monitor the Anyconnect users via CLI. The CLI console of the FDM GUI can be used as well to verify users are connected. Show vpn-sessiondb anyconnect

What is remote access VPN?

In remote access VPN, you might want users on the remote networks to access the Internet through your device. However, because the remote users are entering your device on the same interface that faces the Internet (the outside interface), you need to bounce Internet traffic right back out of the outside interface. This technique is sometimes called hair pinning.

Where does remote access VPN problem originate?

Remote access VPN connection issues can originate in the client or in the Firepower Threat Defense device configuration. The following topics cover the main troubleshooting problems you might encounter.

How to view VPN configuration?

Click Device, then click View Configuration in the Site-to-Site VPN group.

How to use a VPN on a computer?

Step 1. Using a web browser, open https://ravpn-address , where ravpn-address is the IP address or hostname of the outside interface on which you are allowing VPN connections. You identify this interface when you configure the remote access VPN. The system prompts the user to log in. Step 2.

What is DTLS in Firepower Threat Defense?

When the AnyConnect client negotiates an SSL VPN connection with the Firepower Threat Defense device, it connects using Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS). DTLS avoids latency and bandwidth problems associated with some SSL connections and improves the performance of real-time applications that are sensitive to packet delays. The client and Firepower Threat Defense device negotiate the TLS/DTLS version to use. DTLS is used if the client supports it.

How to complete a VPN connection?

To complete a VPN connection, your users must install the AnyConnect client software. You can use your existing software distribution methods to install the software directly. Or, you can have users install the AnyConnect client directly from the Firepower Threat Defense device.

What is AnyConnect client profile?

AnyConnect client profiles are downloaded to clients along with the AnyConnect client software. These profiles define many client-related options, such as auto connect on startup and auto reconnect, and whether the end user is allowed to change the option from the AnyConnect client preferences and advanced settings.

How to add VPN to FMC?

On FMC go to “Devices –> VPN –> Remote Access –> Add a new configuration ”. Assign the new VPN policy to the firewall and then click “Next”. On the next configuration menu you must select your Radius group that you have configured before and the IPv4 Address Pools, like the image below. After that you can click “Next”.

How to add a certificate to a FMC?

On FMC go to “Devices –> Certificates” and click on “Add Certificate”. On the tab that will be showed please select the FTD where you want to add the certificate and who is enrolling that certificate. In our guide we are using FMC as internal CA, that it’s a self signed certificate.

How to add Radius client to NPS?

You need to add a new Radius client on your NPS server, so right-click on “Radius Clients” and select “New”.

Do you need to specify a subnet for VPN?

You need to specify the subnet that will be used from a VPN client. In the fieldIPv4 Address Range” it ’s not necessary to specify a subnet but just a range of IP Address. At the end click the save button.

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Introduction

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This document provides a configuration example for Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) version 6.2.2 and later, that allows remote access VPN to use Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2). As a client, Cisco AnyConnect will be used, which is supported on multiple platforms.
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Requirements

  • Cisco recommends that you have knowledge of these topics: 1. Basic VPN, TLS and IKEv2 knowledge 2. Basic Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) and RADIUS knowledge 3. Experience with Firepower Management Center
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Components Used

  • The information in this document is based on these software and hardware versions: 1. Cisco FTD 6.2.2 2. AnyConnect 4.5
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Connection

  • To connect to FTD you need to open a browser, type DNS name or IP address pointing to the outside interface, in this example https://vpn.cisco.com. Youwill then have to login using credentials stored in RADIUS server and follow instructions on the screen. Once AnyConnect installs, you then need to put the same address in AnyConnect window and click Connect.
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Limitations

  • Currently unsupported on FTD, but available on ASA: 1. Double AAA Authentication 2. Dynamic Access Policy 3. Host Scan 4. ISE posture 5. RADIUS CoA 6. VPN load-balancer 7. Local authentication (Enhancement: CSCvf92680 ) 8. LDAP attribute map 9. AnyConnect customization 10. AnyConnect scripts 11. AnyConnect localization 12. Per-app VPN 13. SCEP proxy 14. WSA in…
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Security Considerations

  • You need to remember that by default, sysopt connection permit-vpn option is disabled. This means, that you need to allow traffic coming from pool of addresses on outside interface via Access Control Policy. Although the pre-filter or access-control rule is added intending to allow VPN traffic only, if clear-text traffic happens to match the rule criteria, it is erroneously permitted…
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