Remote-access Guide

cisco remote access vpn lab

by Garth Murazik Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How to implement VPN technology?

Another common implementationof VPN technology is remote access to a corporate office from a telecommuter location , such as a small office or home office. In this lab, you will build and configure a multi-router network, use Cisco IOS to configure a site-to-site IPsec VPN, and then test the VPN.

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:

What is a remote access VPN?

Remote Access VPN. Remote Access virtual private network (VPN) allows individual users to connect to your network from a remote location using a computer or other supported iOS or Android device connected to the Internet.

How to configure IPSec VPN settings on R1 and R3?

Task 1: Configure IPsec VPN Settings on R1 and R3. Step 1: Verify connectivity from the R1 LAN to the R3 LAN. Step 2: Enable IKE policies on R1 and R3. Step 3: Configure the IKE Phase 1 ISAKMP policy on R1 and R3. Step 4: Configure pre-shared keys. Step 5: Configure the IPsec transform set and lifetime. Step 6: Define interesting traffic.

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Should I separate my lab from my home network?

Personally, I would recommend you separate your lab from your home network 100%.

Can the WRT300N use VPN?

I've already confirmed that the WRT300N can allow VPN pass-through (PPTP, IPSec, L2TP), and if I'm not mistaken it would appear I am able to segment the home network from the lab network with a feature called Static Routing.To confirm, dispute, or deny any of these assumptions, I've attached the owner's manual to this particular device for review if necessary.

What is RA VPN?

This document describes how to configure Remote Access VPN (RA VPN) with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Authentication and Authorization on a Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) managed by a Firepower Management Center (FMC).

What is LDAP in a network?

LDAP is an open, vendor-neutral, industry-standard application protocol to access and maintain distributed directory information services. An LDAP attribute map equates attributes that exist in the Active Directory (AD) or LDAP server with Cisco attribute names. Then, when the AD or LDAP server returns authentication responses to ...

What is the No Access Group Policy?

The No-Access group-policy has the Simultaneous Login Per User setting set to 0 (To not allow users to be able to login if they receive the default No- Access group- policy).

How to check smart licenses?

In order to check licensing, navigate to System > Licenses > Smart Licenses.

Does RA VPN require FlexConfig?

This feature, with version 6.7.0, has now been integrated with the RA VPN configuration wizard on the FMC and does not require the use of FlexConfig anymore.

How to configure IPsec VPN?

Task 1: Configure IPsec VPN Settings on R1 and R3. Step 1: Verify connectivity from the R1 LAN to the R3 LAN. Step 2: Enable IKE policies on R1 and R3. Step 3: Configure the IKE Phase 1 ISAKMP policy on R1 and R 3. Step 4: Configure pre-shared keys. Step 5: Configure the IPsec transform set and lifetime.

What is VPN in business?

Background / Scenario. VPNs can provide a secure method of transmitting data over a public network, such as the Internet. VPN connections can help reduce the costs associated with leased lines. Site-to-Site VPNs typically provide a secure (IPsec or other) tunnel between a branch office and a central office.

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Introduction

Prerequisites

  • Requirements
    Cisco recommends that you have knowledge of these topics: 1. Basic understanding of RA VPN working. 2. Understanding of navigating through the FMC. 3. Configuration of LDAP services on Microsoft Windows Server.
  • Components Used
    The information in this document is based on these software versions: 1. Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) version 6.7.0 2. Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) version 6.7.0 3. Windows Windows Server 2012, configured as LDAP server Note: The information in this docum…
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Background Information

  • LDAP is an open, vendor-neutral, industry-standard application protocol to access and maintain distributed directory information services. An LDAP attribute map equates attributes that exist in the Active Directory (AD) or LDAP server with Cisco attribute names. Then, when the AD or LDAP server returns authentication responses to the FTD device during a remote access VPN connecti…
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Configuration Steps on Fmc

  • REALM / LDAP Server Configuration
    Note: The steps mentioned are only required if configuring a new REALM / LDAP server. If you have a pre-exisiting server which could be used for authentication in RA VPN, then navigate to RA VPN Configuration. Step 1. Navigate to System> Integration, as shown in this image. Step 2. As …
  • RA VPN Configuration
    The following steps are needed to configure the Group Policy which will be assigned to Authorized VPN users. If the Group Policy is already defined, move to Step 5. Step 1. Navigate to Objects > Object Management. Step 2: On the Left pane navigate to VPN > Group Policy. Step 3: …
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Verify

  • On the AnyConect client, login using Valid VPN User group Credentials and you get the correct group policy assigned by the LDAP Attribute map: From LDAP Debug Snippet (debug ldap 255) you can see there is a match on the LDAP Attribute Map: On the AnyConect client, login using an Invalid VPN User group Credentials and you get the No-Access group policy.
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