How to Configure WAN Optimization for TINA VPN Tunnels

How to Configure WAN Optimization for TINA VPN Tunnels

You must apply WAN Optimization for both TINA VPN tunnel endpoints separately. First, enable and configure WAN Optimization for the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall. Then configure WAN Optimization in the TINA VPN tunnel settings. 

Configure WAN Optimization

  1. Go to CONFIGURATION > Configuration Tree > Box > Assigned Services > VPN-Service > WAN Optimization.

  2. Click Lock.

  3. Select yes from the Enable WAN Optimization dropdown.

  4. You can also specify the following settings:

  5. Click Send Changes and Activate.

  6. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the remote VPN service.

Configure the TINA VPN Tunnel Settings

  1. Create a new TINA VPN tunnel or edit the settings of an existing tunnel.

  2. In the tunnel configuration window, click the Advanced tab.

  3. Specify the following WAN Optimization settings:

  4. Click OK.

  5. Click Send Changes and Activate.

  6. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the remote VPN partner service.

Viewing the WAN Optimization Compression Rate

To view the compression rate achieved by WAN Optimization, enter the following at the command line: 

ktinactrl wanopt stat

For more information, see ktinactrl.