Did you update Java and Juniper network connect stop working?

If you use Juniper network connect client on OS X, then you are recently stumble upon nice surprise when connecting to VPN after latest Java update.

 

You are getting error message when logging in via browser: Java plugin required.

If you click on greyed out area (missing plugin), you will be redirected to Oracle Java webpage and if you install Oracle Java 1.7 Juniper Network Connect won’t work. All you need to do is to enable old Apple Java.

Follow these steps:
Step 1. Open Terminal, located in the Utilities folder.

Step 2. Enter this command, then press the Return or Enter key:

sudo mkdir -p /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/disabled

Step 3. Enter this command, then press the Return or Enter key:

sudo mv /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/disabled

Step 4. Enter this command, then press the Return or Enter key:

sudo ln -sf /System/Library/Java/Support/Deploy.bundle/Contents/Resources/JavaPlugin2_NPAPI.plugin /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

Step 5. To re-enable Java SE 6 Web Start, enter this command, then press the Return or Enter key:

sudo ln -sf /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Commands/javaws /usr/bin/javaws

Step 6. Start Network Connect and you will be able to use it again.

If you need client visit Juniper Network Connect download page.