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# sk100509 - How to use Windows Check Point Mobile VPN plugin / Check Point Capsule VPN to connect to Locally Managed SMB appliance

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk100509 |
| Date Created | 2014-05-07 |
| Last Modified | 2022-07-26 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Spark Firewall (Locally Managed) |
| Versions | R81.10.X |
| Platform | 1500, 1600, 1800, 910 |

## Solution

Check Point Mobile VPN plugin is a part of Windows 8.1 (including Windows RT 8.1) - [sk96006](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk96006).

In addition, Check Point Capsule VPN is now available for Windows 10 - [sk107536](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk107536).

To use this VPN client you need to have:

* Remote Access blade turned on on appliance

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* Mobile client turned on Windows

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* Remote Access settings at default (443 and "Reserve port 443 for port forwarding" is disabled):  

  "Device" tab \> "Advanced Setting" \> search for "Remote Access Port"?

  ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/remoteaccess.png)

**To setup the Windows 8.1 Mobile VPN plugin / Check Point Capsule VPN:**

1. Open the Charms bar (slide from the right or "Win + C") and click "Settings"  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/1.png)

1. Select "Change PC Settings".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/2.png)

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1. Click on "Network".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/3.png)

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1. Under connections select "Add a VPN connection".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/4.png)

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1. Choose Check Point VPN as the provider, enter a name for the connection and also enter the server name or address and click "Save".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/5.png)

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1. You should see your connection in the Connections page now.  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/6.png)

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1. Head back to the Charms bar and click "Networks".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/7.png)

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1. Under Connections, you will see your VPN connection. Click on it and click "Connect".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/8.png)

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1. Select the authentication method (for example, Username and Password). Click "Next".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/9.png)
2. First time connection will show you the finger print. Just hit "Next".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/10.png)

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1. Enter the Username and Password and click "OK".  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/11.png)

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1. You will now be connected.  

   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk100509/1.png)

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