VPN - Mac (FEUP Manual Configuration: SSL Check Point Endpoint)

Download the Endpoint Security VPN Client (SSL).
Version E87.41 | macOS 10.15, 11, 12 and 13 | Checksum: SHA1 ec280b9d9b52af1b1705c5e648d812c2f28368a7

Execute it

Select the "Continue" option when asked if you want to execute the installation programme.

Executing SSL Mac Client

Select the option "Continue";

"Continue" Option

Select the "Agree" option;

"Agree" Option

Select the "Continue" option;

"Continue" Option

Select the "Install" option;

"Install" Option

When requested, insert the Mac administrator's "Username" and "Password" and select "OK";

Mac administrator's credentials

If you see a notice about the optimization of the application, please select "OK";

Notice about the optimization of the application

Select "Close" when the installation finishes;

Installation complete

On Mac's desktop, select the option "Connect" after clicking on the Check Point Endpoint icon in the notifications area;

Mac desktop

Select "Yes" to configure a new VPN connection;

Configuration of a new VPN connection

Select "Next" to proceed to the configuration of a new VPN connection;

Configuration of a new VPN connection

Configure according to the following options :

Server address or Name: vpn.fe.up.pt

Display name: VPN FEUP SSL

Configuration of a new VPN connection

Select "Next";

Select "OK" to accept the certificate and proceed to the configuration;

Accepting the certificate

In the "Authentication Method" window, select the option "Username and Password" and then select "Next";

"Authentication Method" window

Select "Finish" to conclude the creation of the VPN connection;

Completing the VPN connection

If you would like to establish a connection, select "Yes";

Connect to VPN?

In the authentication screen, insert your Information System username, when requested, in the form up[123456789]@[institution].up.pt[ 1 ] and the password of the Information System;

Authentication Screen

Select "Connect";

If the connection is established, the status is described as "Connected" and the icon will appear in the notifications area.

Connected Status

To use the VPN connection again, you can select the "Check Point Endpoint Security" icon in the menu bar, choose a VPN connection and select "Connect".