This guide will assist you through the steps required to download and install the CheckPoint VPN client to provide access to the SCG Network from home.
Step 1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/125581.
Click on the Download button.
Step 2. Click on the Download icon at the top right for the window and Open the installer file.
Step 3. Click on the Yes button to open the installer.
Step 4. Click on the Next button.
Step 5. Select Check Point Mobile and click on the Next button.
Step 6. Read the Licensing Agreement then select the accept the license agreement option. Click on the Install button to begin installation.
Step 7. When installation has completed, click on the Finish button.
Step 8. To configure your connection to the VPN, click on the ^ arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen, then double click on the padlock icon.
Step 9. When prompted to setup a new site, click on the Yes button.
Step 10. Click on the Next button.
Step 11. In the server address or name field, enter vpn.scg.vic.edu.au and click on the Next button.
Step 12. Configuration is now complete, click the Finish button.
Step 13. To connect to the SCG VPN, click the Yes button.
Step 14. Enter your username and password in the fields provided and click on the Connect button.
To connect to the VPN manually, click on the ^ arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen, then right click on the padlock icon and select the Connect option.
To disconnect to the VPN, click on the ^ arrow in the bottom right corner of your screen, then right click on the padlock icon and select the Disconnect option.
Congratulations, you have now successfully downloaded, installed, connected and disconnected from the SCG VPN.