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PLEASE NOTE: This article by David R. Williams became outdated/obsolete (see Discussion page above for more info). Rui Ribeiro submitted a solution to this. His informative and well done github page is linked below. ~V. T. Eric Layton 103022:1356hrs EDT

Using Checkpoint SSL Network Extender (SNX) Client on Slackware

Checkpoint SSL Network Extender is a thin client used for remote connection to a Checkpoint Security Gateway 1). It is used, for instance, by corporations to enable secure remote access by employees.

This article describes how to configure a Slackware system so that you can use the Checkpoint SNX client.

Updated Methodology

Below you will find a github link to Rui Ribeiro's information and solutions for Checkpoint utilization:

Checkpoint R80+ VPN Client Chroot Wrapper

Sources

 howtos:network_services:checkpoint_snx_client ()