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In this guide, you will find instructions on how to connect via GlobalProtect VPN on a Linux device.

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The IT department recommends using the EduVPN client, check EduVPN connection (Linux).

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GlobalProtect VPN ühendus (Linux)  Eestikeelse juhendi leiad siit: GlobalProtect VPN ühendus (Linux).

Table of Contents

Introduction

This guide is designed using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS version.

  • When entering commands, make sure you are entering the correct version, as the commands in the guide may be out of date.
Also, make
  • Make sure that behind each command you put your own operating system-oriented file extension (with the end .deb if you are using Debian or Ubuntu and .rpm when using CentOS or Red Hat)

Setting up a VPN connection:

Open the web browser and go tohttps://tunnel2.ut.ee.
  • Log in to the portal using your Tartu University username and password.
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  • Click on the "Log in" button.
  • Click on the "Download Linux GlobalProtect agent" link to download the VPN installation package to your computer.

    • Run the installation package that has been downloaded to your computer (tar -xvf PanGPLinux-6.1.1-c4.tgz) and complete the installation process.

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    1. Download the VPN package suitable for your Linux distribution.
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    2. Install the downloaded software with package manager

  • After installation, install the GlobalProtect VPN graphical interface on your computer using the command "ls /Downloads".

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  • This command will help you locate the files that contain "UI" in the middle and end with ".deb" if you are using Debian or Ubuntu, or end with ".rpm" if you are using CentOS or Red Hat.
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    • Once you have located the file, run the command "sudo dpkg -i GlobalProtect_UI_focal_deb-6.1.1.0-49.deb" to download the GlobalProtect VPN graphical user interface

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    2. If you encounter any problems during the execution of this command, it is possible that a certain module is missing from your computer, which must be downloaded (sudo apt-get install <certain module name>) and then use the previous command

    (sudo dpkg -i GlobalProtect_UI_focal_deb-6.1.1.0-49.deb)

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    Creating
    Establishing a VPN connection
    1. NB! To
    create
    1. establish a connection, the GlobalProtect software must be installed on your computer.
      To start the software, open the all applicationstab from the bottom left corner (9 dots).
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    2. Click on the GlobalProtect icon.
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    3. A menu will appear
    where you need to
    1. , enter tunnel2.ut.ee
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    1.  and click
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    1. Connect
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    2. Enter
    your Username and Password in the corresponding fields.
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    1. the username and password of your University of Tartu account (in the format username@ut.ee).
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    Click the "Sign In" button.
    Disconnecting a VPN connection
    1. To disconnect an active VPN connection, open
    GlobalProtect from all applications
    1. the GlobalProtect application.
    2. Click the
    "
    1. Disconnect
    " button.
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    Updating the VPN client

  • The GlobalProtect VPN client software is updated regularly.
  • If an update is available, you will be notified of the new software version the next time you connect.
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  • To update the software, agree to download it.
  • Agree to install the new software.
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    • After the update, you can check if it has been applied by opening GlobalProtect VPN and clicking on the three lines in the top right corner, then clicking on "About”.
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    IT helpdesk telephone number 737 5500

    (short number: 5500)