How to Set Up F5 Remote Access VPN in Windows

To get full VPN access, your computer must be up-to-date with its anti-virus software and have a firewall in place. To troubleshoot firewall issues, contact ITAC.

There are two steps needed to use the VPN:

After completing these two steps, you will be able to use a variety of campus resources otherwise restricted to using while on campus.

 

Step 1: Install the F5 Endpoint Inspection Scanning Software

  1. Go to https://remoteaccess.txstate.edu.
  2. Enter your NetID and password, and click Login.
  3. Complete NetID 2-Step authentication.

    You will need to install Endpoint Inspection which will scan your computer for vulnerabilities before allowing you to access the VPN.
     
  4. Click Download.

    Endpoint Inspection Client Components
     
  5. When prompted to save the f5epi_setup.exe file, click Save File.

    Opening f5epi_setup.exe window
     
  6. When asked if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device, click Yes.

    User Account Control

    The F5 Networks Endpoint Inspector application will open. The link needs to be opened with an application. Make sure F5 Networks Endpoint Inspector is selected and click Open Link.

    NOTE: If you will be using VPN frequently, check the box to Remember my choice for f5-epi links.

    Remember my Choice

    If you are presented with a security alert that the site "remoteaccess.txstate.edu" is attempting to inspect your system configuration, click Add this site to your Trusted Sites list, and always allow inspection from this site.

    Security Alert

    You will see a status bar as the software scans your system.

    Scanning Status

 

Step 2: Connect to the VPN

  1. Under Network Access, click Connect VPN.

    Connect VPN button
     
  2. When prompted to download and and run the installer, click Download.

    Network Access window
     
  3. When prompted to save the f5vpn_setup.exe file, click Save File.

    Opening f5epi_setup.exe window
     
  4. When asked if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device, click Yes. .

    User Account Control
     
  5. When prompted to open a link with an application, click Open Link.
    Launch Application Window
     
  6. If you will be using VPN frequently, check the box next to Remember my choice for f5-vpn links.

    Remember my Choice

    A window will open showing the software connecting to the VPN. Once the software is connected, it will drop down into the system tray.

    Connecting to VPN

    You are now connected to VPN.

 

Now that your device is connected, you can access several apps such as these:

  • Class Database - your class may use VPN to connect to a database on campus
  • Remote Desktop Connection - allows you to remote to your work computer
  • SAP Business Client - allows you to access this software from off-campus
  • Department Share Drive or UDrive - allows you to access your files from off-campus
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