Troubleshooting VPN

Use the following troubleshooting methods to solve some of the basic problems you might experience while configuring a VPN connection.

VPN is a complex and rapidly changing technology that requires at least a basic knowledge of standard IPSec technologies. You must also be familiar with IP packet rules because VPN requires several filter rules in order to work properly. Because of this complexity, you might, from time to time, experience trouble with your VPN connections. Troubleshooting your VPN is not always an easy task. You must understand your system and your network environments, as well as the components you use to manage them. The following topics provide you with hints on how to troubleshoot the various problems you might encounter while using VPN: