Before you can set up the system and start configuring elements, you must consider how the different SMC components should be positioned and deployed.
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.
IPS engines can be configured in IPS mode or IDS mode.
This online help was created for Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, version 7.1.4.
Before setting up Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, it is useful to know what the different components do and what engine roles are available.
When deploying the SMC, there are some general guidelines for positioning components to guarantee the security of the system.
The positioning of a engine depends on the network environment and the function of the engine.
You can run Secure SD-WAN Engines on various platforms.
There are some hardware requirements and configuration limitations when you use an Secure SD-WAN Engine as a Master Engine.
There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Secure SD-WAN on third-party hardware.
There are some general deployment guidelines for IPS engines, Layer 2 Engines, and the SD-WAN Manager.
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.
One of the options in IDS mode is to use network TAP devices that copy packets for the IPS engines.
In an inline IPS configuration, the IPS engines are installed directly in the traffic path.
These examples show how to deploy Secure SD-WAN in the IPS role in an organization.
There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the IPS engines online.
Layer 2 Engines can be configured in IPS mode or Passive Engine mode.
This example shows how to deploy Secure SD-WAN in the Layer 2 Engine role in an organization.
There are some steps to follow after you have completed the installation, installed a basic policy, and turned the Layer 2 Engines online.
The cabling of IPS engines and Layer 2 Engines depends on the engine type and the installation.
Mismatched speed and duplex settings are a frequent source of networking problems.
After deploying the SMC components, you are ready to start using the Management Client and carrying out some of the first configuration tasks.
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.
You can command and set options for engines through the Management Client or on the engine command line. You can also stop traffic manually.
SD-WAN Manager configuration allows you to customize how the SMC components work.
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.
Use the Management Client to configure static or dynamic routing, and use a Multi-Link configuration to manage and distribute inbound and outbound connections.
Policies are key elements that contain rules for allowing or blocking network traffic and inspecting the content of traffic.
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.
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 includes procedures that you do not typically need to do frequently.
Troubleshooting helps you resolve common problems in the Secure SD-WAN and SMC.