protocol (Junos OS)
Syntax
protocol (ah | esp | bundle);
Hierarchy Level
[edit security ipsec proposal ipsec-proposal-name], [edit security ipsec security-association sa-name manual direction (inbound | outbound | bidirectional)]
Description
Define the IPsec protocol for a manual or dynamic SA.
Note:
The Junos OS supports only encapsulating security payload (ESP) when you use tunnel mode.
In transport mode, the Junos OS does not support authentication header (AH) and ESP header bundles.
In transport mode, the Junos OS supports only Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
Options
ah—Authentication Header protocol
bundle—AH and ESP protocols
esp—ESP protocol (the tunnel statement must be included at the [edit security ipsec security-association sa-name mode hierarchy level)
Required Privilege Level
admin—To view this statement in the configuration.
admin-control—To add this statement to the configuration.
Release Information
Statement introduced before Junos OS Release 7.4.