Installing Forticlient VPN Client

Notes: Below are instructions on how to install the Forticlient and initiate a VPN connection.

Forticlient can be downloaded here: https://forticlient.com/downloads

PC Instructions

Mac Instructions

Installing on a Windows PC

You will only need “Security Fabric Agent” and “Secure Remote Access” features checked when installing the program. Please ensure “Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Components” and “Additional Security Features” are unchecked.

example of checkboxes

Click “Next” and allow Forticlient to install completely. It will prompt you that it is scanning the PC when it first installs itself, and may take awhile to install. It may also prompt you to restart your computer to allow Forticlient to install completely.

Adding the VPN connections to a Forticlient after it is installed.

1. Click the Gear Icon in the upper right corner of the program and click “Add a new Connection”

configuration page

2. Fill in the following Details for the connection, then click “Save”:
Connection Name: MUW
Remote Gateway: 209.147.208.110
Authentication: Save login and enter the Username
This can be set to Prompt on login if you do not want the user name saved.
Select “Do not Warn Invalid Server Certificate

New VPN Connection page

Connecting to the Office via Forticlient:

1. Click Connect after you enter your Windows Username and password:

VPN Login screen

2. The Forticlient will connect and will present a screen like which states VPN Connected:

VPN Connection screen

At this point, you should be able to access resources at the office via the Forticlient connection.

Installing Forticlient VPN Client on a Mac

Forticlient can be downloaded here: https://forticlient.com/downloads
You will only need the Secure Remote Access and Security Fabric portions of the program when installing.
1. Run the Installer from the downloaded location by double clicking on it.

Forticlient VPN file in Downloads

2. Double click Install

Forticlient Install screen

3. Click Continue.

Installer Continue

4. Click Continue.

License Continue

5. Click Agree.

Terms and conditions agree

6. Click Install.

Installer Continue

7. Enter the credentials you use to login to your Mac.

Mac Installer password screen

8. Click Close.

Mac Successful install screen

9. Click Move to Trash.

Move installer to trash

Adding the VPN connections to a Forticlient after it is installed

1. Click the VPN icon in your menu bar, and select Open FortiClient Console.

Open Forticlient Console menu

2. Click on Configure VPN.

VPN Connection page

3. Fill in the following Details for the connection, then click “Save”:
Connection Name: MUW
Remote Gateway: 209.147.208.110
Authentication: Save login and enter the Username
This can be set to Prompt on login if you do not want the user name saved.
Select “Do not Warn Invalid Server Certificate

VPN Connection information screen

Connecting to the Office via Forticlient

1. Click Connect after you enter your Windows Username and password:

VPN Login

2. The Forticlient will connect and will present a screen like this when it is:

VPN Connected screen

At this point, you should be able to access resources at the office via the Forticlient connection.