WiscVPN GlobalProtect (Linux) - Installing, Connecting, and Uninstalling
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Installing the GlobalProtect VPN Client
Download the Client
See the Palo Alto documentation to determine the correct version for your operating system: GlobalProtect Compatibility Matrix (Linux)
Download the Linux client from the list of GlobalProtect clients. The file follows the format PanGPLinux*.tgz.
- Note: The link will not work unless you already have the VPN. You must use the link on a separate machine (that has the VPN) to download the installer, send the installer to your desired machine (with an email, shared drive, etc.), then install it on Linux.
Installing on Your Computer
See the Palo Alto documentation for installation instructions:
Connecting and Disconnecting from the VPN
Connecting to the VPN
WiscVPN Portal Address: uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu
Please see the Palo Alto documentation for connection instructions:
Disconnecting and Disabling the VPN
Please see the Palo Alto documentation for disconnecting and disabling: Disable the GlobalProtect App for Linux
Uninstalling the GlobalProtect VPN Client
Please see the official Palo Alto documentation for uninstalling: Uninstall the GlobalProtect App for Linux
If you experience any issues connecting to WiscVPN through GlobalProtect, please see WiscVPN GlobalProtect - General Connectivity Troubleshooting