Nortel Networks 608(WL) - Manual (Page 38)

Chapter 3
Configuration via Local Pages
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Aggressive Mode
versus Main Mode
IKE specifies two modes of operation for the Phase 1 negotiations: main mode and
aggressive mode. Main mode is more secure while aggressive mode is quicker.
Buttons You can use one of the following buttons:
Click ... To ...
Aggressive mode Switch to the Aggressive Mode
configuration page. This page is shown
by default when you click Remote
Gateway Address Unknown.
Main mode Switch to the Main Mode configuration
page.
Use Preshared Key Authentication Reveal additional parameter fields
required for the configuration of
Preshared Key Authentication.
Use Certificate Authentication Reveal additional parameter fields
required for the configuration of
Certificate Authentication.
Specify Additional Descriptors Reveal additional fields where you can
specify alternative IKE Security
Descriptors.
Add Add a completely configured peer to the
configuration.