GRE over IPsec combines the simplicity of GRE tunneling with the robust security of IPsec. GRE encapsulates diverse network protocols within IP packets, enabling transport over any IP network.
IPsec then encrypts this GRE traffic, providing confidentiality, authentication, and integrity. This combination allows for secure tunneling of various protocols, including non-IP ones, over untrusted networks. GRE over IPsec is commonly used for secure site-to-site VPNs, protecting diverse traffic types between networks.
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The default username and password for images used in this course is as follows, however you will hear new passwords during the course if the instructor changes the credentials:
Image name | Username | Password |
IOL images | No username | No password |
CSR1000v | Admin | Admin |
C8000v | Admin | admin |
Viptela devices | Admin | admin |
Windows Server | Administrator | Test123 |
IOS-XR | Admin | Enter new password |
Cisco ASA 802 | no username | no passwd, hit enter |
Cisco ASA 8.4.2, 9.1.5 | no username | no passwd, hit enter |
Cisco ASAv | no username | no passwd, hit enter |
Cisco IPS | cisco | ciscoips123 |
Cisco WSA | admin | ironport |
Cisco ESA | admin | ironport |
Cisco WAAS | admin | default |
Cisco XR9K | Cisco | Cisco |
Cisco NX9K | admin | admin |