Virtual Private Network (VPN)

VPN or Virtual Private Network allows you to connect from outside our network, create a secure encrypted connection and access internal resources as if you were connected locally, on campus. This access includes file shares, printers and internet traffic. Once your work is complete, you can simply disconnect the client to end your sessions.

* * note : Windows PC users experience random connectivity issues connect Windows – based mobile PC wireless home network . Windows ” Power saving mode is interrupt ” interrupt disconnect network . disable feature leave computer unattended longer periods time connect wired connection .

VPN Client Download

Steps to run Mac or Windows

Step 1: Click on FortiClient desktop icon to launch software.
Step 2: Click on “Config VPN” to add a VPN connection.
Step 3: Select “SSL-VPN” at the top of the box.
Step is Enter 4 : Enter settings field shown click apply .

• Enter a Connection Name – (TSC suggests using  “LU SSL” for SSL – Only SSL is available at this time.)
• Enter a description (Optional)
• Remote Gateway : vpn.lakeheadu.ca
• Place a check mark in box beside “Customize Port”
• Customize port number – 10443
• Enter your Lakehead Username & Password and click “Connect” when using the VPN.

 Note: For version 7 of this install, you may receive a security alert stating “a secure connection cannot be verified”. Click “yes” at this warning to continue.

Steps to run (Android)

1. Tap FortiClient to launch app.
2. Tap “New VPN” on the lower left corner.

3. Enter VPN name, select SSL VPN, then tap create.

4. Tap Server Settings.
5. Enter the settings in each field as shown below.

FortiGate Server Address : vpn.lakeheadu.ca

Steps run ( iOS )

Download the client from the App Store (use the link above).

When you first open the app, this screen will pop-up. Make sure to push “I accept”.

On the next screen, select “OK, got it”.

The next prompt is to ask permission.

Next, enter your iOS device passcode.

On the next screen “select connection >”

Enter following information shown , sure use Lakehead Username .

At the next prompt, select “OK”.

Enter your Username & Password and click “OK”.