How to use the SSL VPN portal

Introduction

Before you can connect to the COMCERT extranet, you must apply for a username and password. If the software on your laptop or computer is outdated, or deemed inadequate, you may still be refuced access.

 

Solution

First time user

If the SSL VPN client is already installed, goto the paragraph Returning user.

Go to the portal website, login and download the client.

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After the download has completed, go to your download folder and execute the installer. Accept all the defaults.

When the installation has completed, login to the client by entering your credentials a second time.

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When the connection is successfull, you read Connected in the top left corner of the screen.

If there is any problem connecting to the portal, check the IP address on the PANGP Virtual Ethernet Adapter and computer's routing table.

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Returning user

The GlobalProtect client should be in the system tray.  If not, start the client from the Start Menu > Palo Alto Networks Programm Group.

To connect, right-click the icon and select Connect. 

 

Disconnect

To disconnect, richt-click the GlobalConnect icon in the system tray and select Disconnect.