Introduction to Remote Access Clients. Check Point E75 10, WINDOWS, SecuRemote

Below you will find brief information for Endpoint Security VPN E75 10, Check Point Mobile Windows, SecuRemote. These lightweight remote access clients provide seamless, secure IPSec VPN connectivity to remote resources. They authenticate parties and encrypt data passing between them. This guide covers the installation process, basic operations, configuration options, and troubleshooting tips for each client. The clients are compatible with various Windows platforms, including XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Remote Access

Clients

Remote Access Clients E75.10 are lightweight remote access clients for seamless, secure IPSec VPN connectivity to remote resources. They authenticate the parties and encrypt the data that passes between them.

Remote Access Clients E75.10 are intended to replace the current Check Point remote access clients:

SecureClient NGX, Endpoint Connect NGX, and SecuRemote client NGX.

The clients offered in this release are:

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Endpoint Security VPN - Replaces SecureClient and Endpoint Connect.

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Check Point Mobile for Windows - New Remote Access Client.

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SecuRemote - Replaces SecuRemote client NGX.

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Client Platforms

The Installation Process

Receiving an Automatic Upgrade

Client Platforms

You can install this version of Remote Access Clients on several Windows platforms.

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Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit SP2, SP3

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Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit SP1

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Microsoft Windows 7, all editions 32 bit and 64 bit

The Installation Process

Important - To install a Remote Access client on any version of Windows, you need

Administrator permissions. Consult with your system administrator.

To install a Remote Access client:

1. Log in to Windows with a user name that has Administrator permissions.

2. Get the installation package from your system administrator, and double-click the installation package.

3. Follow the installation wizard.

Note - On Windows Vista and Windows 7, there may be a prompt to allow access, depending on the UAC settings.

4. If your administrator did not include a specified Remote Access client in the installation package, you are prompted to choose a product to install. Your administrator might have instructed you which client to install. The options are:

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Endpoint Security VPN

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Check Point Mobile for Windows

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Receiving an Automatic Upgrade

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SecuRemote

After installation, the Client icon appears in the system tray notification area.

5. Double-click the Client icon.

If you are prompted to define a site, make a site with the IP address that your system administrator gave you.

Receiving an Automatic Upgrade

If you have a Check Point VPN Client, when you connect to a site you might receive an automatic upgrade to the latest version of Remote Access Clients.

Follow instructions to complete the upgrade. Depending on the settings set by your administrator, you might not need to do anything.

When you open your client from the client icon, you will see that it has a new name and looks different.

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Key Features

Secure IPSec VPN connectivity
Authentication and data encryption
Lightweight design for seamless access
Compatibility with multiple Windows versions
Firewall and compliance features
Automatic upgrades and support
Multiple authentication methods
Log collection for troubleshooting

Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I install Endpoint Security VPN?

Log in to Windows with administrator permissions, obtain the installation package, double-click it, and follow the installation wizard prompts. You might need to allow access on Vista or Windows 7 depending on UAC settings.

How do I define a site for VPN connection?

Open VPN Options, go to the Sites tab, click New, enter the Security Gateway name or IP address, select an authentication method, and follow the instructions to enter your credentials.

What if my computer isn't compliant with the Security Policy?

You won't be able to connect to the VPN. Check the compliance report for details on the issues and how to fix them. Consult your administrator if you have questions.

How can I change the authentication scheme for a site?

In VPN Options > Sites, select the site and open Properties. Choose the desired authentication method from the Settings tab > Method drop-down menu.

How do I enroll a certificate for authentication?

In VPN Options > Sites, select the site, go to Settings, choose Certificate - CAPI or Certificate - P12, click Enroll, enter the registration key, and click Enroll.

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