Also see sk107536 - Check Point Capsule VPN available for Windows 10

Introduction

Check Point Mobile VPN plugin uses SSL. It is now part of Windows 8.1 (including Windows RT 8.1).

Mobile VPN in Windows 8.1 is called "Check Point VPN Plugin" and it is pre-installed in the Operating system. No installation is necessary.

This is also the only client that is available in Windows RT (Surface RT for example).

To learn how to configure the VPN Plugin, refer to Capsule Connect and Capsule VPN Clients Administration Guide - "Windows 8.1 VPN Plugin for PC" section.

 

Documentation:

• Check Point Mobile VPN Release Notes for iOS, Android, and Windows 8.1
  
  
• Capsule Connect and Capsule VPN Clients Administration Guide

 

FAQ

• Can this VPN plug-in be disabled?
  

  No. VPN plug-in is not running if you do not have a VPN Site configured (and connected).

  
  
  
• What is the behavior when a compatible version of Endpoint Security client is installed on the Windows 8 device. Does this VPN plugin then get disabled?
  

  There is no integration between the two. If the user wishes to use Endpoint Security Client, there is no need to use the VPN plugin (no need to configure a VPN Site for the VPN plugin).

  
  
  
• How does the VPN plugin get upgraded? Who controls the distribution: Microsoft, Check Point or can the user force an upgrade for VPN plug using his/hers software distribution architecture in the future?
  

  VPN plug will be upgraded via Microsoft updates mechanism. It cannot be upgraded in another way.

  
  
  
• What realm does VPN plugin use?
  

  VPN plugin uses the default realm. For additional information about realms, refer to sk86240 (Multiple Authentication Schemes for Mobile Access/Remote Access).

 

Related solutions:

• sk93638 (Check Point VPN Plugin for Windows 8.1 Powershell Configuration Utility Usage)
  
  
• sk86240 (Multiple Authentication Schemes for Mobile Access / Remote Access)
  
  
• sk67820 (Check Point Remote Access Solutions)