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Connecting from FortiClient VPN client

Connecting from FortiClient VPN client

2024-11-13 Connecting from FortiClient VPN client For FortiGate administrators, a free version of FortiClient VPN is available which supports basic IPsec and SS

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Connecting from FortiClient VPN client

For FortiGate administrators, a free version of FortiClient VPN is available which supports basic IPsec and SSL VPN and does not require registration with EMS. This version does not include central management, technical support, or some advanced features.

Downloading installing standalone FortiCient VPN client

You can download the free VPN client from FNDN or FortiClient.com.

When the free VPN client is run for the first time, it displays a disclaimer. You cannot configure or create a VPN connection until you accept the disclaimer and click I accept:

Connecting from FortiClient VPN client

Configuring an SSL VPN connection

To configure an SSL VPN connection:
  1. On the Remote Access tab, click on the settings icon and then Add a New Connection.

    Connecting from FortiClient VPN client

  2. SelectSSL-VPN, then configure the following settings:

    Connection

    SSLVPNtoHQ

    Description

    (Optional)

    Remote Gateway

    172.20.120.123

    Customize port

    10443

    Client Certificate

    SelectPrompt on connect or the certificate from the dropdown list.

    Authentication

    SelectPrompt on login for a prompt on the connection screen

  3. Click Save to save the VPN connection.

Connecting to SSL VPN

To connect to SSL VPN:
  1. On the Remote Access tab is select , select VPN connection dropdown list .

    Optionally, you can right-click the FortiTray icon in the system tray and select a VPN configuration to connect.

  2. Enter your username and password.

  3. Click the Connect button .

  4. connecting , you is browse browse remote network . Traffic is goes 192.168.1.0 goes tunnel , traffic goes local gateway . FortiClient is displays displays connection status , duration , relevant information .

  5. Click the Disconnect button when you are ready to terminate the VPN session.

Checking the SSL VPN connection

To check the SSL VPN connection using the GUI:
  1. On the FortiGate, go to VPN > Monitor > SSL-VPN Monitor to verify the list of SSL users.

  2. On the FortiGate, go to Log & Report > Forward Traffic to view the details of the SSL entry.

To check the tunnel log in using the CLI:
get vpn ssl monitor
SSL VPN Login Users:
 Index   User          Auth Type    Timeout   From           HTTP in/out  HTTPS in/out
 0       sslvpnuser1   1(1)         291       10.1.100.254   0/0          0/0

SSL VPN sessions:
 Index   User          Source IP      Duration   I/O Bytes      Tunnel/Dest IP 
 0       sslvpnuser1   10.1.100.254   9          22099/43228    10.212.134.200