diff --git a/templates/etc/fastd/ffhh-mesh-vpn/fastd.conf.erb b/templates/etc/fastd/ffhh-mesh-vpn/fastd.conf.erb
index 0ea508d..b4962e9 100644
--- a/templates/etc/fastd/ffhh-mesh-vpn/fastd.conf.erb
+++ b/templates/etc/fastd/ffhh-mesh-vpn/fastd.conf.erb
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ log to syslog level info;
 interface "ffhh-mesh-vpn";
 method "salsa2012+gmac"; # new method, between gateways for the moment (faster)
 method "xsalsa20-poly1305"; # old method
+secure handshakes no; # be compatible to old peers
 bind 0.0.0.0:10000;
 hide ip addresses yes;
 hide mac addresses yes;