VPN connect auto-pop up

[gmesaris]

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

[the_rock · Accepted solution]

Maybe this is what you are looking for?

Andy

 

[PhoneBoy · Accepted solution]

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

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

[gmesaris]

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

[the_rock · Accepted solution]

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

[gmesaris]

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)

[the_rock]

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

[PhoneBoy]

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

[the_rock]

Would that work in this scenario though?

Andy

[PhoneBoy]

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

[gmesaris]

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.

 

[PhoneBoy]

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

[the_rock]

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