Authentication Method

The Authentication Method page shows information about the VPN authentication settings for the gateway.

You can also export the certificate in X.509 format, or revoke and renew it.

To show the authentication method for a gateway:

1. Go to Home > Gateways

2. Click the gateway name.

   The Edit page opens.

3. Click VPN > Authentication Method.

4. Select an Authentication Method. The gateway uses a Certificate to authenticate for VPN traffic.

5. Select a Certificate Authority. The CA for the gateway is the SMP Internal CA.

6. Select and copy the Distinguished Name to paste the DN in an external Security Management Server.

7. Click Save.

Note - For externally managed gateways, only the Authentication Method field shows.

To manage the certificates for the gateway:

1. In the Authentication Method page, click Manage Certificate.

   The Export Wizard window opens.

2. Select one of these options:

   • Revoke and renew the certificate

   • Export the certificate (X.509 format)

3. Click Next.

4. When you export a certificate, click Save As.

   The Internet browser saves the certificate to a CRT file in X.509 format.

5. Click Done.