My Guide: Setting up SSL Network Extender VPN on Mac

I had some trouble setting up Checkpoint SSL VPN on a Mac.

In the hope of helping one poor soul out there I'll post my guide on how I at least accomplished this task:

1. Go to your Checkpoint SSL VPN-site. You should have the option to Download SSL Network Extender manual installation there. The menu drops down and reveals the option: Download command line SNX for Macintosh. Download this file (snx_install_osx.sh)

2. Follow this guide and install the downloaded file:

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewso lutiondetails=&solutionid=sk78700

3. Install Java

https://www.java.com/en/download/help/mac_install.xml

4. Install Firefox:

https://support.mozilla.org/no/kb/installer-firefox-pa-mac

Post installation:

- Run Firefox. Set as default browser. (Safari doesn't work with the SSL Network Extender - at least I couldn't make it work)

- Navigate to your VPN-site.

- Add to bookmarks. Copy bookmark to dekstop if you'd like.

5. Connect Network drives.

- Open Automator (found in Finder udner Software) > Create new application

- Drag Get Specified Servers to the right part of the view.

- Connect to your Windows shared drive in this way: "smb://YourServer/SharedFolder"

- Archive (save) this where you'd want it. I chose Desktop and named it "Connect to Drive"

- Open Finder and go to Finder Preferences (Command+K)

- In the General-tab check the box named Connected Servers.

- Close Finder

6. Leave a guide for the user:

- Open VPN-bookmark

- Log in (if prompted; Trust Site and Run Java)

- Open Connect to Drive.

- Use the newly added folder as you would at work.

I hope that this helps someone out. Feel free to cuss me out if I've missed something or if something in this leads you astray.

/Chris