This article describes how to set up an IPsec VPN between a FortiGate and a Cisco Meraki.
FortiGate.
Prerequisites:
Configuration on HO side (FortiGate):
config vpn ipsec phase1-interface
edit "HO_GW"
set interface "wan"
set ike-version 2
set peertype any
set net-device disable
set proposal aes256-sha256
set dhgrp 2
set remote-gw 209.10.10.2
set psksecret "admin123"
set keylife 1800
next
end
config vpn ipsec phase2-interface
edit "HO_Phase2"
set phase1name "HO_GW"
set pfs enable
set dhgrp 2
set keylife-type seconds
set keylifeseconds 3600
set proposal aes256-sha256
next
end
Note:
BranchOffice Router (Meraki):
Go to Security & SD-WAN -> Site-to-site VPN.
Select Automatic for the NAT-T.
Since the remote peer is FortiGate, under Non-Meraki Peers, select Add a peer.
Setup the VPN config as below:
Phase 1 encryption/authentication part:
Phase 2 encryption/authentication part:
Under the local network, enable VPN mode for subnets that should participate in VPN communication.
Define the remote peer subnet:
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