This guide explains the procedure for using the WatchGuard VPN client to access servers within the HWR-Berlin.de domain.
Download the WatchGuard Client
To access the VPN of HWR Berlin with a personal device, you must first download the WatchGuard Client software.
- Enter your HWR username and the corresponding password, then click Login.
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- Select the installation package according to your operating system and click Download.
- Save the downloaded file WG-MVPN-SSL.
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Install WatchGuard Client
- Run the downloaded installation file WG-MVPN-SSL and confirm the changes to your device by clicking Yes.
- Confirm the installation by clicking Next and proceed with all further steps until completion (Finish).
Start VPN
- Start the program Mobile VPN with SSL client.
If no shortcut has been created on the desktop, locate the program by pressing the Windows key and directly typing VPN.
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- Now enter your HWR username along with the corresponding password.
- Confirm by clicking Connect.
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