VPN

What is a VPN?

A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a method used to add security and privacy to network communications. VPNs are most often used by corporations to protect sensitive data. At Alfred, we are using a VPN to allow users to access services that we do not want to be accessible by the whole Internet.

Do I need to use a VPN?

If you currently use Remote Desktop to access your work computer from off-campus, you will need to install and use the VPN client. The VPN client will also give you access to all other Alfred services as if you were accessing them from on campus.

How do I set up a VPN?



Installing and Configuring FortiClient VPN for Windows

Installation

  1. Download Installer
  2. Check the box next to “Yes, I have read and accept the License Agreement”

    Click Yes on the Check Box

  3. Click Next
  4. Click Next to accept the default installation location

    Click Next to install

  5. Click Install to begin the installation

    Click Install to begin installation

  6. Click Finish

    Click Finish

Configuration

  1. Open FortClient VPN from the Start Menu

    Open FortClient VPN

  2. Click Configure VPN

    Click Configure VPN

  3. Enter the information from the screen shot below

    Enter information below

  4. Click Save to save the configuration

    Click Save to save the configuration

Testing

  1. Enter your email address and password

    Enter Your Email address and Password

  2. Click Connect to test the connection

    Connect to test the connection

Note: You will be prompted for MFA, so be sure to check your phone

If you were able to connect, you are all done. If you had any issues, please contact the ITS Helpdesk or call 607- 871-2222.

Installing and Configuring FortiClient VPN for Mac

Installation

  1. Download Installer
  2. Click Install to begin the installation

    Click Install to begin with the installation

  3. Click Continue

    Click Continue

  4. Click Continue

    Click Continue

  5. Click Agree

    Click Agree

  6. Click Install

    Click Install

  7. Click Close

    Click Close

Configuration

  1. Open FortiClient VPN from the Dock
  2. Click Configure VPN

    Click Configure

  3. Enter the information from the screenshot below

    Enter the information below

  4. Click Save to save the configuration

    Click Save to save configuration

Testing

  1. Enter your email address and password

    Enter Your Email address and Password

  2. Click Connect to test the connection

    Click Connect to test connection

Note: You will be prompted for MFA, so be sure to check your phone

Mac Security Configuration Changes

    1. Once FortiClient is installed, go to System Preferences, Security & Privacy and click the lock
    2. Input your Mac username and password after clicking the lock
    3. Select Allow next to System software from application FortiTray was blocked from loading (see screenshot below)
    4. Click the lock to save the changes

    If you were able to connect, you are all done. If you had any issues, please contact the ITS Helpdesk or call 607-871-2222.