Connecting to GRE Tunnel

eldon118eldon118
in Firebox - Product Enhancements

We are upgrading the network devices at our data center. We have an aging Cisco 2621 now connecting to our customer site via simple GRE Tunnel through a private line. Is it possible to use a M270 to replace the Cisco to connect to that tunnel at our end?

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  • PhilT_VITPhilT_VIT

    Seems https://community.watchguard.com/watchguard-community/discussion/comment/10054 might be what you're after (FBX-21224 feature request to create an unencrypted GRE tunnel).

    You can create an encrypted GRE tunnel today (well GRE over IPsec) if you create a VPN interface and specify the type as "Firebox" from what I can tell, but feature request is to allow for an unencrypted one to be created.
    (Services like Zscaler prefer them, hence why I had to create a support ticket and ask to follow that feature request ID - probably need to do the same).

  • eldon118eldon118

    Thanks for the link provided. The unencrypted GRE tunnel is definitely the feature we are looking for. We don't want to buy a Cisco ISR just for doing this if Watchguard can support this feature in the near future.

  • Bruce_BriggsBruce_Briggs

    Just because there is an existing Feature Request does not mean that its implementation is imminent.
    It may or may not be on a roadmap for inclusion.
    Perhaps James of WG can comment here.
    @james.carson

  • james.carsonjames.carson Moderator, WatchGuard Representative

    I've asked the product management team to review the request. If I get any information back, I will let you know.

    -James Carson
    WatchGuard Customer Support

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