Check Point Endpoint Security Vpn

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Important: By default, a Security Gateway comes with a license for 5 users. You can attach a larger blade, if more users are required.
The blades come in 3 sizes: 50, 200 or Unlimited. You can attach 1 blade only. If more users are needed you have to trade in, and go to the next higher blade. For the MOB blade, each Security Gateway needs its own blade.
With a 50 blade attached, 55 concurrent users are supported; with a 200 blade attached, 205 concurrent users are allowed; and with Unlimited an Unlimited number are supported.

Check Point offers the following licenses for VPN products:

1. Endpoint Security Remote Access VPN (CPSB-EP-VPN)
2. Capsule Workspace (CP-CPSL-WORK or CP-CPSL-TOTAL)

IPSec VPN (CPSB-VPN)

The IPSec VPN Software Blade enables Check Point Security Gateways to allow encrypted traffic to traverse the enforcement point in general. This encrypted traffic passes over Site-to-Site VPN tunnels, as well as, over VPN tunnels established by SecuRemote.

Note: The IPSec VPN blade enables encrypted traffic to traverse the Security Gateway; this is not limited to IPSec VPN traffic. For exmaple, SSL traffic is also enabled. Additional licensing may still be required depending on the client license requirements as well. See below for more information.

Endpoint Security Remote Access VPN (CPSB-EP-VPN)

The Remote Access VPN Software Blade enables remote clients to connect to the network and to obtain an Office Mode IP address. The VPN clients enabled by this license include:

1. Endpoint Security E80.x
2. Endpoint Security VPN E75
3. Endpoint Connect R73 (this product has officially reached end of life)
4. SecureClient NGX R60 (this product has officially reached end of life)

This license is enforced based on installed endpoint clients. Both online (actively connected via VPN) and offline (not currently actively connected via VPN) endpoint clients require a license. An Endpoint is defined as a computer instance in the Check Point secured environment.

CPEP-C-1+1000 CPSB-EP-FW+1000 CPEP-PERP CPSB-SWB

The is the Endpoint firewall license that comes with EP-ACCESS. It would not allow VPN.

Mobile Access (CPSB-MOB)

The Mobile Access Software Blade enables both client and clientless remote users to connect to the network. These users may or may not receive an Office Mode IP address, and this depends on the type of connection that the user is making. The VPN connections permitted by this license include the following:

1. Mobile Access (also known as SSL VPN, and formerly known as Connectra; not supported for use with the IPSO operating system)
2. SSL Network Extender (also knows as SNX; 'Network Mode' provides an Office Mode IP address; 'Application Mode' does not offer an Office Mode IP address)
3. Check Point Mobile for Windows

This license is enforced based on concurrent connections. Users connecting with one of these solutions will consume a license for the duration of the connection only; the license will be released for use by another user upon termination of the current connection.

CPSB-SSLVPN-5/10/50/U

This is the string that the MOB-x blade generates.

CPVP-SNX-5-NGX CPSB-SWB CPSB-ADNC-M

This is the license that allows SSL Network Extender. It generates from the MOB blade

Capsule Workspace (CP-CPSL-WORK or CP-CPSL-TOTAL)

The Mobile Enterprise Software Blades enables remote applications installed on SmartPhones and tablets to connect to a network and access limited network resources.

This license is enforced by user; each user can register up to 3 devices (for example, iPhone and iPad). Users connecting with this solution are issued a registration key for each device, which remain valid for a period of time determined by the Security Administrator.

Which license is required to allow L2TP VPN tunnels

Question: In order to allow L2TP VPN tunnels, if the customer already has the Endpoint VPN Remote Access Blade - is this enough, or is there a Mobile Access Blade license required? Meaning, for L2TP, do we need a Endpoint VPN Client license or a Mobile Access License?

Answer: In order to allow L2TP VPN tunnels, you would just need the IPSec VPN license on the Security Gateway. There is no need for the Mobile Access License.

More information about Office Mode

Check Point Endpoint Security Vpn Update

Checkpoint has issued a notice affecting all Checkpoint VPN client versions 81.1 and lower. If you are experiencing issues with your VPN Client after Dec. 2020 please follow the steps provided below to patch and update your client.

CheckPoint is an application installed on your computer that connects virtually connects you to the Oakland Schools network.

Once downloaded and installed, staff will log in with their FULL email address and email address password.

The VPN client is preconfigured to connect to the VPN prior to signing into the computer. At the login screen there will be an icon next to the network icon that a user can click on and open the VPN client.

Listed below are some common checkpoint VPN related issues you may encounter.

Patch instructions for 81.10 versions and lower

If your Checkpoint VPN is giving you a 'cannot connect' error in your notifications or is showing a yellow exclamation point please follow these steps below to see if you may need to patch your client.

1. Right click the Checkpoint VPN lock Icon and then select Help → About to view what version your Checkpoint VPN client is. If it is below version 81.10 you will need to install a patch.
2. Please select the link provided to download the Patch.
3. The patch will run a script to apply a fix to your Checkpoint VPN Client and then immediately restart your computer. Please make sure all work is saved before running the patch.
4. After it has restarted, you should be able to connect to the VPN, it is recommended that you update your client immediately with the client download at the upper right of this page.
5. If the patch is requesting a password or did not resolve your issue, please make a ticket or contact the Service Desk at 248-209-2060.

Check Point Endpoint Security Vpn App

Failed to create a new site - MAC OS

Full error message: 'Failed to create the new site. Reason: A hotspot registration using a web browser might be required.Click here to register to the hotspot and connect. She is able to connect to VPN on her windows computer.'

1. Open terminal and run: sudo launchctl stop com.checkpoint.epc.service
2. Navigate to the trac.defaults file (In the top left corner click on go then select computer, select HD → Library → Application Support → Checkpoint → Endpoint Connect
3. Move the old trac file to documents and replace it with the following one: Trac.defaults
4. Open terminal and run: sudo launchctl start com.checkpoint.epc.service
5. Test creating new site

Unable to Connect / Double Duo Pushes

Attempt to connect to both the primary and secondary VPN server. For further assistance with this, navigate to:

Access Denied - Wrong Username or Password

• Make sure you have DUO setup properly, and accept the notification on your phone. You will get this message if you don't accept it in time. Keep your application open and do not rely on the notification.

• Use your email address as your username instead of oslanusername

• Double check your username and password is correct.

VPN disconnecting every few minutes

Microsoft Windows

OS VPN with CheckPoint makes use of DUO Two Factor Authentication. Make sure you have configured DUO. Further instructions here.

• Make sure you are connected to the internet.

• Open 'CheckPoint Endpoint Security VPN'.

  • At the lower right of your screen, click on the arrow to expand your system tray. Double-click on CheckPoint which looks like a yellow padlock.
  • If it's not currently in your 'System Tray', proceed to the next step.

If you were able to find the icon on your 'System Tray', skip this step.

• Open your 'Start Menu' in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
• Begin typing 'Check Point Endpoint' and verify that the application is installed.
• If you were able to locate it through this method, click on the application to open it and proceed as normal.

If you are still unable to find it, please follow the install instructions at the bottom of the page.

• Login with your username with your Oakland Schools E-Mail and password.
  
  • Make sure you use your original OS e-mail, NOT any email aliases
  • If OS e-mail is still giving you troubles, use oslanLastNameFirstInitial
• Select the Connect Button.
• CheckPoint will now be waiting for you to confirm this request via DUO.
  

This uses which ever authentication you set up when you set up DUO Mobile originally. If you would like to change your authentication method, click here for more information.

• Once you authenticate in Duo Mobile, will be logged into VPN. You will see a green circle on the yellow padlock icon.

• To disconnect from the VPN, right click the padlock icon and select Disconnect.

Disconnect from the VPN when you are not using resources that require its use. This will free up connections during peak times, as well as assist with any latency that is introduced from a large amount of users.

Apple Mac OS

OS VPN with CheckPoint makes use of DUO Two Factor Authentication. Make sure you have configured DUO. Further instructions here.

1. Make sure you are connected to the internet

2. Open CheckPoint.

At the top of your screen, click on the lock icon. Click on connect.

If there is no lock icon, open your launchpad and click 'Endpoint Security VPN'.

When asked for server address or name, input the following: access2.oakland.k12.mi.us

Select 'Next'.

Select 'Trust and Continue'

Authentication method will be username and password

• Login with your username with your Oakland Schools E-Mail and password.
  
  • Make sure you use your original OS e-mail, NOT any email aliases
  • If OS e-mail is still giving you troubles, use oslanLastNameFirstInitial
  • Use the same password you use to login on your computer/laptop and access email.
• Select the Connect Button.
• CheckPoint will now be waiting for you to confirm this request via DUO. This uses which ever authentication you set up when you set up DUO. Further instructions here.
• You will be logged into VPN. You will see a green circle on the padlock icon.

• To disconnect from the VPN, click the padlock icon and select disconnect.

Disconnect from the VPN when you are not using resources that require its use. This will free up connections during peak times, as well as assist with any latency that is introduced from a large amount of users.

Microsoft Windows

1. Click here to download the CheckPoint VPN installer.

2. Open the file OSVPN_11_2020.msi

   1. Click 'Next' to continue.

3. Accept the terms and click'Next'.

4. Click 'Install'.

5. The installation is in progress.

6. Click 'Finish' when the installation completed.

7. Restart the PC.

8. After the PC boot up continue with the connecting instructions at the top of the page.

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This license is enforced based on concurrent connections. Users connecting with one of these solutions will consume a license for the duration of the connection only; the license will be released for use by another user upon termination of the current connection.

CPSB-SSLVPN-5/10/50/U

This is the string that the MOB-x blade generates.

CPVP-SNX-5-NGX CPSB-SWB CPSB-ADNC-M

This is the license that allows SSL Network Extender. It generates from the MOB blade

Capsule Workspace (CP-CPSL-WORK or CP-CPSL-TOTAL)

The Mobile Enterprise Software Blades enables remote applications installed on SmartPhones and tablets to connect to a network and access limited network resources.

This license is enforced by user; each user can register up to 3 devices (for example, iPhone and iPad). Users connecting with this solution are issued a registration key for each device, which remain valid for a period of time determined by the Security Administrator.

Which license is required to allow L2TP VPN tunnels

Question: In order to allow L2TP VPN tunnels, if the customer already has the Endpoint VPN Remote Access Blade - is this enough, or is there a Mobile Access Blade license required? Meaning, for L2TP, do we need a Endpoint VPN Client license or a Mobile Access License?

Answer: In order to allow L2TP VPN tunnels, you would just need the IPSec VPN license on the Security Gateway. There is no need for the Mobile Access License.

More information about Office Mode

Check Point Endpoint Security Vpn Update

Checkpoint has issued a notice affecting all Checkpoint VPN client versions 81.1 and lower. If you are experiencing issues with your VPN Client after Dec. 2020 please follow the steps provided below to patch and update your client.

CheckPoint is an application installed on your computer that connects virtually connects you to the Oakland Schools network.

Once downloaded and installed, staff will log in with their FULL email address and email address password.

The VPN client is preconfigured to connect to the VPN prior to signing into the computer. At the login screen there will be an icon next to the network icon that a user can click on and open the VPN client.

Listed below are some common checkpoint VPN related issues you may encounter.

Patch instructions for 81.10 versions and lower

If your Checkpoint VPN is giving you a 'cannot connect' error in your notifications or is showing a yellow exclamation point please follow these steps below to see if you may need to patch your client.

1. Right click the Checkpoint VPN lock Icon and then select Help → About to view what version your Checkpoint VPN client is. If it is below version 81.10 you will need to install a patch.
2. Please select the link provided to download the Patch.
3. The patch will run a script to apply a fix to your Checkpoint VPN Client and then immediately restart your computer. Please make sure all work is saved before running the patch.
4. After it has restarted, you should be able to connect to the VPN, it is recommended that you update your client immediately with the client download at the upper right of this page.
5. If the patch is requesting a password or did not resolve your issue, please make a ticket or contact the Service Desk at 248-209-2060.

Check Point Endpoint Security Vpn App

Failed to create a new site - MAC OS

Full error message: 'Failed to create the new site. Reason: A hotspot registration using a web browser might be required.Click here to register to the hotspot and connect. She is able to connect to VPN on her windows computer.'

1. Open terminal and run: sudo launchctl stop com.checkpoint.epc.service
2. Navigate to the trac.defaults file (In the top left corner click on go then select computer, select HD → Library → Application Support → Checkpoint → Endpoint Connect
3. Move the old trac file to documents and replace it with the following one: Trac.defaults
4. Open terminal and run: sudo launchctl start com.checkpoint.epc.service
5. Test creating new site

Unable to Connect / Double Duo Pushes

Attempt to connect to both the primary and secondary VPN server. For further assistance with this, navigate to:

Access Denied - Wrong Username or Password

• Make sure you have DUO setup properly, and accept the notification on your phone. You will get this message if you don't accept it in time. Keep your application open and do not rely on the notification.

• Use your email address as your username instead of oslanusername

• Double check your username and password is correct.

VPN disconnecting every few minutes

Microsoft Windows

OS VPN with CheckPoint makes use of DUO Two Factor Authentication. Make sure you have configured DUO. Further instructions here.

• Make sure you are connected to the internet.

• Open 'CheckPoint Endpoint Security VPN'.

  • At the lower right of your screen, click on the arrow to expand your system tray. Double-click on CheckPoint which looks like a yellow padlock.
  • If it's not currently in your 'System Tray', proceed to the next step.

If you were able to find the icon on your 'System Tray', skip this step.

• Open your 'Start Menu' in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
• Begin typing 'Check Point Endpoint' and verify that the application is installed.
• If you were able to locate it through this method, click on the application to open it and proceed as normal.

If you are still unable to find it, please follow the install instructions at the bottom of the page.

• Login with your username with your Oakland Schools E-Mail and password.
  
  • Make sure you use your original OS e-mail, NOT any email aliases
  • If OS e-mail is still giving you troubles, use oslanLastNameFirstInitial
• Select the Connect Button.
• CheckPoint will now be waiting for you to confirm this request via DUO.
  

This uses which ever authentication you set up when you set up DUO Mobile originally. If you would like to change your authentication method, click here for more information.

• Once you authenticate in Duo Mobile, will be logged into VPN. You will see a green circle on the yellow padlock icon.

• To disconnect from the VPN, right click the padlock icon and select Disconnect.

Disconnect from the VPN when you are not using resources that require its use. This will free up connections during peak times, as well as assist with any latency that is introduced from a large amount of users.

Apple Mac OS

OS VPN with CheckPoint makes use of DUO Two Factor Authentication. Make sure you have configured DUO. Further instructions here.

1. Make sure you are connected to the internet

2. Open CheckPoint.

At the top of your screen, click on the lock icon. Click on connect.

If there is no lock icon, open your launchpad and click 'Endpoint Security VPN'.

When asked for server address or name, input the following: access2.oakland.k12.mi.us

Select 'Next'.

Select 'Trust and Continue'

Authentication method will be username and password

• Login with your username with your Oakland Schools E-Mail and password.
  
  • Make sure you use your original OS e-mail, NOT any email aliases
  • If OS e-mail is still giving you troubles, use oslanLastNameFirstInitial
  • Use the same password you use to login on your computer/laptop and access email.
• Select the Connect Button.
• CheckPoint will now be waiting for you to confirm this request via DUO. This uses which ever authentication you set up when you set up DUO. Further instructions here.
• You will be logged into VPN. You will see a green circle on the padlock icon.

• To disconnect from the VPN, click the padlock icon and select disconnect.

Disconnect from the VPN when you are not using resources that require its use. This will free up connections during peak times, as well as assist with any latency that is introduced from a large amount of users.

Microsoft Windows

1. Click here to download the CheckPoint VPN installer.

2. Open the file OSVPN_11_2020.msi

   1. Click 'Next' to continue.

3. Accept the terms and click'Next'.

4. Click 'Install'.

5. The installation is in progress.

6. Click 'Finish' when the installation completed.

7. Restart the PC.

8. After the PC boot up continue with the connecting instructions at the top of the page.

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Apple Mac OS

1. Open the file Checkpoint-MAC.dmg

2. Double click Checkpoint-MAC.dmg

3. At the introduction, press continue.

4. At the licence accept, press continue, then agree.

5. At the installation type, press install.

6. At the summary section, once the installation was successful, press close.

Adding VPN Site Servers

1. At the lower right of your screen, click on the arrow to expand your system tray.
2. Right click on the yellow padlock and click VPN Options
3. Click NEW and both of these servers:
   1. access.oakland.k12.mi.us
   2. access2.oakland.k12.mi.us
   3. Preconfigured versions of VPN will have these named OS VPN Server 1/2
4. If the NEW button is grayed out, you must update your VPN version.
   1. Navigate to the top middle of this page, under Checkpoint VPN Client Downloads click on the button for your OS (Windows 10 or Mac OS)
   2. Once the download has finished, follow the respective guide for installing checkpoint:

Changing VPN Site Servers

1. At the lower right of your screen, click on the arrow to expand your system tray.
2. Right click the yellow padlock and click Connect To
3. At the top, click the dropdown next to SITE and select the VPN site server you wish to use. If logging into one does not work for you, try the other.