How to Check the VPN Connection

As soon as a VPN connection is established, a lock icon with connected plugs is shown in the panel:

However, this only serves as an indicator. To be sure that the VPN connection really exists:

1. Open a Local Terminal.
   

2. Run the command ifconfig.
   

3. Check whether the output contains a tun device with an IP address from the private network.

   

4. Additionally, check whether you can ping the VPN server's private IP address.