topic VPN connect auto-pop up in SASE and Remote Access

VPN connect auto-pop up

gmesaris — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:38:10 GMT

Hello,

Is there any way to configure from SmartConsole that the VPN connect window pops up automatically when opening your pc?
From what I have read in other thread this option is the Network Location Awaress, but there is a configure option there? How should I configure it?

Thank you

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

the_rock — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:02:51 GMT

Maybe this is what you are looking for?

Andy

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

PhoneBoy — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:03:18 GMT

The setting can be "forced" here (in Global Properties):

If above option is set to "Configured on Endpoint Client", you can set it here:

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

gmesaris — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:09:33 GMT

So, If I Select always connect, it will prompt the pop-up to connect to VPN, every time a user login to his laptop?

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

the_rock — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:54:54 GMT

Yes and no. It will IF option in global properties is set to always connected, but if its set to manual, it wont prompt them to connect.

Andy

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

gmesaris — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:10:59 GMT

Thank you for your answer. It worked

Here is a follow up question:
Is there a way for this to work for only users that work from home and not users that are in the company (where there is no need for VPN)

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

the_rock — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:40:34 GMT

Um, not 100% sure on that. Maybe you can get an offficial answer from TAC about it, unless there is some setting in trac_client_1.ttm file. Personally, I dont think its possible.

Andy

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

PhoneBoy — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:22:37 GMT

You need to enable Location Awareness for this.
https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/RemoteAccessClients_forWindows_AdminGuide/Content/Topics-RA-VPN-for-Win/Enabling-Location-Awareness.htm

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

the_rock — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:42:23 GMT

Would that work in this scenario though?

Andy

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

PhoneBoy — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:48:01 GMT

As far as I know, it would.
Having said that, haven't tried it.

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

gmesaris — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:24:43 GMT

I have enabled this.

I guess it needs extra configuration, but I can't see any option regarding the VPN not popping up for connection, only for pop up.

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

PhoneBoy — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:55:26 GMT

This implies NLA isn't working.
Might require TAC to investigate further.

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

the_rock — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:26:48 GMT

I believe that setting is strictly for NLA, not auto connect pop up. But, as @PhoneBoy said, might be worth TAC case to confirm.

Andy

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

mueller_afriso — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:18:56 GMT

Hello,
did you get something about this scenario.
I have the same "problem".

Michael

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

_Val_ — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:26:51 GMT

@mueller_afriso It is best to open a separate thread and describe your own case in it.

Re: VPN connect auto-pop up

the_rock — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:29:24 GMT

I agree with @_Val_ . I do the same thing here on community like with TAC cases...if case is older, I just open new one and reference the old ticket, so you can do the same, just start new post and definitely reference this one.

Andy