Connecting a device to the VPN

Virtual private networks (VPN)s establish a secure and encrypted connection over the internet between devices and a remote server. This connection makes it difficult for hackers or third parties to intercept or access the data being transmitted.

By default, end users can’t disconnect their devices from the VPN. Admin users can allow specific devices to be manually disconnected from the VPN.

For users who cannot disconnect from the VPN, the Coro Agent interface looks similar to:

You can view information about the VPN when it is connected, such as the duration of the VPN connection, the location of the VPN, your IP address and VPN IP address, the amount of data sent and received, encryption, and VPN protocol.

Manual connection and disconnection from the VPN

To allow manual connection and disconnection from the VPN:

1. Sign into the Coro console and select Control Panel from the toolbar:

   

2. Select Network :

   

3. Select the Virtual Office tab:

   

   The virtual office is displayed.

4. Scroll down to Allow manual disconnection from VPN and check the box:

   

5. Add the device labels of any devices that should be allowed to manually disconnect from the VPN.

Users with devices capable of manual VPN disconnection can use the Coro Agent interface on their device to either connect to or disconnect from the VPN.

To connect or disconnect from the VPN:

1. Select the Coro Agent from your device's system tray or menu bar to open the Agent interface:

   

2. Select the VPN tab:

   

   note

   The VPN tab only displays if the Network module is enabled.

3. To connect, select CONNECT :

   

4. To disconnect, select DISCONNECT .

   

   The notifications panel displays the VPN connection status: