Configuring Virtual Private Networks

You can configure a Services Router to participate in several types of virtual private networks (VPNs). A VPN allows remote sites and users to use a public communication infrastructure to create secure access to an organization's network. VPNs are a cost-effective alternative to expensive dedicated lines.

There are many ways to set up a VPN and direct traffic through it. This chapter describes the most common tasks involved in setting up a basic Layer 2 VPN, Layer 2 circuit, or Layer 3 VPN configuration. For more information about VPNs, including other configurations and advanced or less common tasks, see the JUNOS VPNs Configuration Guide.

You can use either the J-Web configuration editor or the CLI configuration editor to configure VPNs.

For information about which devices support the features documented in this chapter, see the JUNOS Software Feature Support Reference for SRX Series and J Series Devices.

This chapter contains the following topics:

• VPN Configuration Overview
• Before You Begin
• Configuring VPNs with a Configuration Editor
• Verifying a VPN Configuration