Secure SD-WAN 7.1.x Online Help

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Deployment
Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
Deploying Secure SD-WAN in IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
The positioning of an IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine depends on the network environment and the function of the IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine.
Deploying Layer 2 Engines in IPS or Passive Engine mode
Layer 2 Engines can be configured in IPS mode or Passive Engine mode.

About this Help
This online help was created for Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, version 7.1.x.
Introduction to the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution
Before setting up Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, it is useful to know what the different components do and what engine roles are available.
Deployment
Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
- Deploying the SMC
  When deploying the SMC, there are some general guidelines for positioning components to guarantee the security of the system.
- Deploying Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role
  The positioning of a engine depends on the network environment and the function of the engine.
- Deploying Secure SD-WAN in IPS and Layer 2 Engine roles
  The positioning of an IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine depends on the network environment and the function of the IPS engine or Layer 2 Engine.
  - Supported platforms for FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN deployment
    You can run Secure SD-WAN Engines on various platforms.
  - Running Secure SD-WAN Engines as Master Engines
    There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Secure SD-WAN Engine as a Master Engine.
  - Hardware requirements for installing Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware
    There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware.
  - Guidelines for deploying IPS engines and Layer 2 Engines
    There are some general deployment guidelines for IPS engines, Layer 2 Engines, and the SD-WAN Manager.
  - Positioning IPS engines and Layer 2 Engines
    IPS and Layer 2 Engines pick up passing network traffic for inspection in real time. The positioning of the engines is the most critical part of the deployment.
  - Deploying IPS engines in IDS or IPS mode
    IPS engines can be configured in IPS mode or IDS mode.
  - IPS deployment examples
    These examples show how to deploy Secure SD-WAN in the IPS role in an organization.
  - Post-installation steps for Secure SD-WAN in the IPS role
    There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the IPS engines online.
  - Deploying Layer 2 Engines in IPS or Passive Engine mode
    Layer 2 Engines can be configured in IPS mode or Passive Engine mode.
    - Layer 2 Engine deployment in IPS mode
      In an IPS configuration, the Layer 2 Engines are installed inline directly in the traffic path.
    - Layer 2 Engine deployment in Passive Engine mode
      In Passive Engine mode, a Layer 2 Engine inspects but does not actively filter traffic.
  - Layer 2 Engine deployment example
    This example shows how to deploy Secure SD-WAN in the Layer 2 Engine role in an organization.
  - Post-installation steps for Secure SD-WAN in the Layer 2 Engine role
    There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Layer 2 Engines online.
  - Cable connection guidelines for IPS and Layer 2 Engines
    The cabling of IPS engines and Layer 2 Engines depends on the engine type and the installation.
  - Speed and duplex settings for FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Engines
    Mismatched speed and duplex settings are a frequent source of networking problems.
Setting up
After deploying the SMC components, you are ready to start using the Management Client and carrying out some of the first configuration tasks.
Monitoring
You can use the SMC to monitor system components and third-party devices. You can also view and filter logs, and create Reports from them.
Controlling Secure SD-WAN Engines
You can command and set options for engines through the Management Client or on the engine command line. You can also stop traffic manually.
SMC configuration
SD-WAN Manager configuration allows you to customize how the SMC components work.
Secure SD-WAN Engine configuration
You can create and modify Engines, IPS engines, Layer 2 Engines, Master Engines and Virtual Secure SD-WAN Engines. You can configure the Secure SD-WAN Engine properties, activate optional features, and configure advanced Secure SD-WAN Engine settings.
Routing
Use the Management Client to configure static or dynamic routing, and use a Multi-Link configuration to manage and distribute inbound and outbound connections.
Traffic inspection policies
Policies are key elements that contain rules for allowing or blocking network traffic and inspecting the content of traffic.
Users and authentication
User accounts are stored in internal databases or external directory servers. You can use Secure SD-WAN in the Engine/VPN role or external authentication servers to authenticate users.
Virtual private networks
Secure SD-WAN supports both policy-based and route-based VPN tunnels between VPN gateways. For full remote access, Secure SD-WAN supports both IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels for VPN clients.
Maintenance and upgrades
Maintenance includes procedures that you do not typically need to do frequently.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting helps you resolve common problems in the Secure SD-WAN and SMC.
Appendices

Deploying Layer 2 Engines in IPS or Passive Engine mode

Layer 2 Engines can be configured in IPS mode or Passive Engine mode.

Layer 2 Engine deployment in IPS mode
In an IPS configuration, the Layer 2 Engines are installed inline directly in the traffic path.
Layer 2 Engine deployment in Passive Engine mode
In Passive Engine mode, a Layer 2 Engine inspects but does not actively filter traffic.

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