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IPsec DPD failure action

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    michmoor LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
    last edited by michmoor Jun 13, 2023, 4:23 PM Jun 13, 2023, 4:06 PM

    What is the failure action for pfsense when DPD is enabled?
    Typically the choices for when a peer doesnt respond to DPD is to restart the tunnel (phase 1 + phase2) or keep the tunnel down. I dont see any options in the GUI other than setting DPD and the timers.
    Also what is the reaction by pfSense if the peer doesnt support DPD so there is no DPD-ACK sent back?

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      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
      last edited by Jun 13, 2023, 9:23 PM

      DPD must be enabled on both ends or it will not be enabled when the tunnel negotiates.

      If the DPD response fails the existing SADs are removed and the tunnel attempts to renegotiate.

      See: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/vpn/ipsec/configure-p1.html?highlight=dpd#advanced-options

      Steve

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