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      kodimar
      last edited by

      I'm trying to create an IPSec tunnel between two endpoints.  Phase 1 seems to complete but I get the 11[IKE] <con1000|1>receive NO_PROPOSAL_CHOSEN error notify error.  I am running 2.2.1.

      I think I have it narrowed down to the encryption algorithm in phase 1 isn't the same on both ends because it won't allow me to choose AES256.  I can choose AES from the first drop down but the drop down to choose the type doesn't have anything listed.  The line related line in /var/etc/ipsec/ipsec.conf says ike = aes-sha1-modp1024

      Am I correct in assuming that it's using AES and not AES256?  If so is there a work around? </con1000|1>

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      • DerelictD
        Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
        last edited by

        I think I have it narrowed down to the encryption algorithm in phase 1 isn't the same on both ends because it won't allow me to choose AES256

        What won't let you select AES256?

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          kodimar
          last edited by

          Where you choose your encryption algorithm there is two drop down menu. One that lets you choose AES or 3DES etc, then there is a second drop down that should let you choose 256 or 128.  The drop down menu that should let you choose 256 is empty.  It's there but there isn't anything to select.

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          • DerelictD
            Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
            last edited by

            NoScript?  Turn on JavaScript and reload.

            Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
            A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
            DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
            Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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              doktornotor Banned
              last edited by

              What HW are we talking about? https://redmine.pfsense.org/issues/4361

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                kodimar
                last edited by

                It's a SuperMicro X7SPE-HF-D525 Atom-based board.

                NoScript?  Turn on JavaScript and reload.

                I'll try but the other pull down works…

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                  kodimar
                  last edited by

                  Strangely enough I changed browsers and and it let me choose 256.  So thanks for the help on that.

                  Still getting the No Proposal error though.  Any thoughts?

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                  • DerelictD
                    Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                    last edited by

                    You probably have a mismatch.  Check everything.

                    The only pulldowns that usually require javascript are the ones that change content when the other item is changed, as is the case with changing the algorithm presenting a specific selection of key lengths.

                    Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                    A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                    DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                    Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                      spot
                      last edited by

                      I am having the same problem something that started after I updated today.

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                        spot
                        last edited by

                        FYI

                        I had that set previously

                        Kept getting message so blew awase phase II settings and tried again same issue.

                        Blew away Phase I and recreated I and II and this is the same message I am getting.

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                        I did export of config to check and it looks correct.

                        Might be something in the interface

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                        • DerelictD
                          Derelict LAYER 8 Netgate
                          last edited by

                          What part about Only 128-bit AES can be used with glxsb accelerator is hard to understand?

                          Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
                          A comprehensive network diagram is worth 10,000 words and 15 conference calls.
                          DO NOT set a source address/port in a port forward or firewall rule unless you KNOW you need it!
                          Do Not Chat For Help! NO_WAN_EGRESS(TM)

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                            cmb
                            last edited by

                            @spot:

                            I am having the same problem something that started after I updated today.

                            You had the problem before you upgraded actually. 2.2.1 enforces a proper configuration there. You have glxsb enabled, which means you cannot use AES > 128. If set to "auto", many times you'll end up using AES > 128 and have a broken VPN. I added that input validation so you can't configure something that's going to break with your glxsb card enabled.

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                              kodimar
                              last edited by

                              My research has pointed that the NO_PROPOSAL_CHOSEN error is caused by an error in the Phase 2 settings.  Is this a correct assumption?

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                                spot
                                last edited by

                                Derelict The part where "glxsb" was not in my vocabulary. It is now. I didn't even know it was enabled on this box.

                                When you are right, you are right. This was old box, soon to be replaced by an APU, if they ever make it back into the USA. I did not catch it because we don't use accelerators. This old geode had it.

                                Thank you!

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                                  kodimar
                                  last edited by

                                  My research has pointed that the NO_PROPOSAL_CHOSEN error is caused by an error in the Phase 2 settings.  Is this a correct assumption?

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                                    cmb
                                    last edited by

                                    @kodimar:

                                    My research has pointed that the NO_PROPOSAL_CHOSEN error is caused by an error in the Phase 2 settings.  Is this a correct assumption?

                                    A mismatch of some sort, most likely it's something in P1.

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                                    • jimpJ
                                      jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
                                      last edited by

                                      @kodimar:

                                      My research has pointed that the NO_PROPOSAL_CHOSEN error is caused by an error in the Phase 2 settings.  Is this a correct assumption?

                                      It can be either Phase 1 or Phase 2. See https://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/IPsec_Troubleshooting for help interpreting the logs.

                                      Best thing to do is set IKE SA, IKE Child SA, and Configuration Backend to Diag in the log settings, all others on Control, and have the remote end initiate.

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