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Endpoint Security VPN FULL start/stop script for Mac OS X
#!/bin/bash
#
# The reason of creating this script is that Endpoint Security VPN installs it's own application firewall kext cpfw.kext
# which prevents for example PPTP connections from this computer, which is not appropriate if you need subj connection just
# from time to time
#
# Usage: ./checkpoint.sh
#
# The script checks if Enpoint Security VPN is running. If it is, then it shuts it down, if it is not, it fires it up.
# Or, make an Automator action and paste the script.
# You will need sudo power, of course
#
# To prevent Endpoint Security VPN from starting automatically whenever you restart your Mac, edit this file:
# `/Library/LaunchAgents/com.checkpoint.eps.gui.plist`
# And change the values of `RunAtLoad` and `KeepAlive` to `false`
# [Source](https://superuser.com/questions/885273)
SERVICE='Endpoint_Security_VPN'
if pgrep $SERVICE > /dev/null
then
# $SERVICE is running. Shut it down
[ -f /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.checkpoint.epc.service.plist ] && sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.checkpoint.epc.service.plist
[ -d /Library/Extensions/cpfw.kext ] && sudo kextunload /Library/Extensions/cpfw.kext
[ -d '/Applications/Check Point Firewall.app' ] && open -W -n -a '/Applications/Check Point Firewall.app' --args --disable
killall $SERVICE
else
# $SERVICE is not running. Fire it up
[ -f /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.checkpoint.epc.service.plist ] && sudo launchctl load /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.checkpoint.epc.service.plist
[ -d /Library/Extensions/cpfw.kext ] && sudo kextload /Library/Extensions/cpfw.kext
[ -d '/Applications/Check Point Firewall.app' ] && open -W -n -a '/Applications/Check Point Firewall.app' --args --enable
[ -d '/Applications/Endpoint Security VPN.app' ] && open '/Applications/Endpoint Security VPN.app'
fi
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@ptzz thanks, fixed

@gmonte
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gmonte commented Jan 12, 2021

You saved my life! Thank you!

@privaloops
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You saved my life too, thanks a lot ❤️

@DES-Destry
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@bubenkoff, that was very helpful. Thank you)

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samelm commented Aug 29, 2023

Thank you for this script. But what to do if it keeps asking for password when connecting?

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