Configuring a VPN Connection to BEEM

 

When You Need a VPN

• Your data sources are behind a firewall
• You have on-premises databases or warehouses
• Your security policy requires encrypted point-to-point connections

Step 1: Gather Your Network Information

Prepare these details about your infrastructure:

Requirement	Details
ISP information	Provider name and connection speeds
External gateway IP	Static or dynamic
Routing preference	Static or BGP dynamic routing
VPN device	Vendor and model (Fortinet, pfSense, Palo Alto, etc.)
Firmware/OS version	Current version running on the device
On-premises CIDR range	Your internal network address range

Important: The 192.168.0.0/16 address range is reserved and cannot be used for BEEM VPN connections. Alternative ranges are available.

Step 2: Contact BEEM to Start Setup

1. Send your network information to support@beemdata.com or your BEEM account manager
2. The BEEM Advanced Data Services team will provide: endpoint configuration details, pre-shared keys and tunnel parameters, device-specific setup instructions tailored to your hardware

Step 3: Implement on Your Side

1. Import the provided settings into your VPN appliance
2. Establish dual tunnels for redundancy
3. Verify routing connectivity between your network and BEEM

Step 4: Joint Testing and Validation

1. BEEM schedules a validation session with your team
2. Together, confirm: throughput and latency measurements, active tunnel redundancy, failover behavior with keepalive monitoring
3. Once validated, the VPN is production-ready

Key Benefits

• Dual active tunnels ensure continuous operation during outages
• Encrypted point-to-point connection for maximum security
• Works with most enterprise VPN hardware (Fortinet, pfSense, Palo Alto, and others)

Contact support@beemdata.com to start the VPN setup process.