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Understanding IPsec Operational Modes

IPsec operates in one of two modes—Transport or Tunnel.

Before You Begin
For background information, read Internet Protocol Security (IPsec).

When both ends of the tunnel are hosts, you can use either mode. When at least one of the endpoints of a tunnel is a security gateway, such as a router or firewall, you must use Tunnel mode. Juniper Networks devices always operate in Tunnel mode for IPsec tunnels.

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