Installing and Accessing the VPN

1. Download the VPN client: 
   • Windows: Windows Client
   • MacOS Client: See "Attachments" on this article.
2. Once downloaded, run the installer, which should be named "Forcepoint-VPN-Client-x64.msi"
3. Click "Next" on the first screen.
   
    
4. Check the box for "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" and click "Next"
   
    
5. Click "Install"
    
6. Click "Yes" on the UAC prompt to continue the installation.
7. Once completed, click "Finish"
    
8. Restart your computer before proceeding.

1. After restarting your computer, search for "Forcepoint VPN Client" and open it.
    
2. After opening, you should get the default screen - click on "Connect to New Gateway:
   
    
3. In the following pop-up window, set the following settings, if not already set, then click "OK":
   • Hostname: 137.142.255.30
   • Protocol: SSL
   • Port: 443
   • Authentication: User Name
      
4. After clicking "OK", you will be asked if you want to connect to the gateway - click "OK"
    
5. You should now be presented with a login prompt - you will need to login to the prompt for the first time for it to save:
    
6. Using your NetID provided by SUNY Plattsburgh, enter your username and password, then click "OK"
    
7. You will be prompted for DUO on the device you set it up with when setting up the NetID - approve the login request.
8. You should now see that the VPN is connected.
   

1. Search for "Forcepoint VPN Client" and open it.
2. Click on "Connect" when the main window opens.
   
    
3. You should now be presented with a login prompt - you will need to login to the prompt for the first time for it to save:
    
4. Using your NetID provided by SUNY Plattsburgh, enter your username and password, then click "OK"
5. You will be prompted for DUO on the device you set it up with when setting up the NetID - approve the login request.
6. You should now see that the VPN is connected.
   
    
7. Connect to your machine opening "Remote Desktop Connection" on your computer and typing the name (or IP) of your computer, then clicking "Connect"

Disconnecting from the VPN

1. When you are done working, first disconnect from the Remote Desktop Session.
2. In your icon tray, find the Forcepoint icon:
   
    
3. Right-click on the icon, then select "Disconnect"
   
    
4. After 5-10 seconds, you will see another window appear, asking you to login again - click "Cancel"