FortiClient VPN - iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch SSL Configuration

FortiClient VPN - iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch SSL Configuration

Registering for the VPN Service

You must first register to use the VPN Service, if you haven't already you can register here : VPN Registration

Configuring an SSL VPN Connection

The following guide will lead you through installing and configuring the FortiClient VPN on your Apple device.

• Open the Apple store on your Apple Device
• Search for FortiClient VPN
• Tap Get
• Once the installation is complete tap Open
• On the Privacy Policy highlights screen tap 'I accept'
• On the support information screen tap 'I accept'
• On the FortiClient VPN permissions screen, tap 'Allow'
• On the VPN screen tap 'Connections'
• Tap 'Add Configuration...'
• Enter  the details as follows:
  • Name : VPN@Ed - SSL
  • Host : remote.net.ed.ac.uk
  • Port : 8443
  • User : <your uun>
• Leave all other details as defaults
• Tap Save
• Under 'User VPN Gateway' the VPN@Ed- SSL entry should be listed with a tick next to it
• Tap "<VPN" to return to the main screen
• Tap the slider next to VPN
• Your username (uun) should already be filled in (no @ed.ac.uk required)
• Enter your VPN password (separate from normal password) , tap on OK
• On the Connection Request screen tap OK

You should now be connected to the University network

Once you are finished your work and want to disconnect:

• Open the FortiClient VPN app
• On the main screen, tap the slider next to VPN

You are now disconnected from the university network

Troubleshooting

If you are having problems connecting once you have setup your new VPN connection then check the troubleshooting and common issues page for some suggestions.

This guide was developed using an iPhone 4s running 10.2 but the steps should be the same for other version.