How do I enable IPSec on a machine?

John Savill

April 2, 2000

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A. IPSec in a Windows 2000 domain will normally be assigned usingGroup Policies however it can also be set on a computer basis.

  1. Right click on 'My Network Places' and select Properties

  2. Right click on 'Local Area Connection' and select Properties

  3. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' and click Properties

  4. Click the Advanced button

  5. Select the Options tab

  6. Select 'IP security' and click Properties

  7. Check the 'Use this IP security policy:' and select a policy to use:
    - Client (Respond Only) - It will only use IPSec if asked to by the other end of a session
    - Secure Server (Require Security) - All IP traffic requires security using Kerberos trust
    - Server (Require Security) - Use IP security if possible
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  8. Click OK to all dialogs

To set IPSec on a machine you must be a member of the local Administratorsgroup. Also if a domain IPSec policy has been defined then you can not overridewith a local policy, the options will be grayed out.

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