Connecting remotely with a Windows computer
- Alex Iuculano (Unlicensed)
This article will help guide you through the process of setting up the VPN client on your personal computer and connecting remotely to your work computer.
Installing the VPN software
First, download and install the software.
If you don’t see the View Downloads button, you may need to scroll down.
Please go to the following link: https://www.checkpoint.com/products/remote-access-vpn/
Click the View Downloads button.
Select the Windows version
Download and run the installer
Click Next until presented with the option for Endpoint Security VPN, select it and click Next
Accept the License Agreement, click Next
Click Install
Setting up the VPN connection
Once installed, the client will start in a minimized state down by the clock.
If you are on campus, you will not be able to complete this step.
These instructions are intended for use at home or on a personal computer.
Double click the yellow lock icon and proceed through the setup wizard when prompted
Click Next until prompted for the Server address or Name, enter vpn.felician.edu
Click Finish once the process completes
Connecting to the VPN
With the site successfully added, the next step is to connect to the VPN.
You must connect to the VPN every time you intend to use it, simply installing it is not enough.
Right click on the VPN icon in the bottom right and click Connect
Enter your Felician Username (your full email address) and Password, then click Connect
Once connected successfully, the icon will change to green, and if you have sound enabled, will hear a little tweet / chirp noise.
Connecting to your work computer
Once connected, you’ll be able to remotely connect to your office computer as though you were actively working in front of it. To get started:
Open the Start Menu and simply begin typing Remote Desktop Connection, open the app
Enter your computer name and click Connect, you should see a prompt for your username and password