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pfsense Shrew Soft VPN Client configuration

For a mobile IPsec client, I use the Shrew Soft VPN Client. Others may work with similar settings, but I have used this configuration on several client workstations with success.

Install the Shrew Soft client and configure a new connection as follows:

Shrew Soft Client Config:

General Tab:

Host: 
Port: 500
Auto: Disabled
Adapter: Use virtual adapter and assigned address
Address: (pick some other random range you are not using, like 192.168.111.xx)
Netmask: 255.255.255.0

The client address range should be a subnet of IP addresses that is not in use on any current interface. It cannot overlap any existing network that pfSense can reach directly.

Client Tab:

Leave at defaults

Name Resolution Tab:

Uncheck Enable WINS
Uncheck Enable DNS

Authentication Tab:

Authentication Method: Mutual PSK
Local Identity:
  Type: Key Identifier
  Key ID: E-mail address
Remote Identity:
  Type: IP Address
  [X] Use Discovered remote host address
Credentials:
  Pre Shared Key: (PSK on server for this e-mail address)

Phase 1:

Exchange Type: aggressive
DH Exchange: Group 2
Cipher Algorithm: 3DES
Hash Algorithm: SHA1
Key Life Time: 86400

Phase 2:

Transform Algorithm: esp-3des
HMAC Algorithm: SHA1
PFS: Disabled
Compress: disabled
Key Life Time: 3600

Policy:

UNCHECK Obtain Topology Automatically
Click Add
Type: Include
Address: (Network behind pfSense you want to access, e.g. 192.168.1.0)
Netmask: 255.255.255.0 (Or the appropriate Netmask for that network)

Using the Shrew Soft client is relatively easy, but if more details are needed, let me know.



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