Wharton VPN

To install on a Wharton-managed Windows computer:

1. Locate the BigFix icon in your system tray. (The system tray is at bottom right corner, next to the time. You may need to click on the up/down arrow to expand it.)
2. Double-click the BigFix Icon to open the app.
   
3. Once the BigFix Self-Service app opens, click on the Forticlient icon (the current version is 7.0.10).
   
4. Click Get button and BigFix will download and install the VPN in the background.
5. If you haven't already done so, please save all open work and close apps since the next step will require a restart of your computer.
6. Once the installation is complete, the BigFix app will prompt you to restart your computer. Click the Restart Now button after you have saved and closed all open work/apps.
   
   Not ready to restart? Use the pop-up in the bottom right corner to snooze the restart step.
   You will not be able to use the FortiClient VPN client until after you restart your computer!
   

To install on a Wharton-managed Mac:

1. Open your Applications folder in the Finder app and open the Self Service app.
   
2. Click the Install button under the FortiEMS-7.0.10-User icon
   
3. When prompted, enter your computer login credentials. (The Username field should be already filled out.)
   
4. Once the Install button on the icon in the Self Service app changes to Reinstall, the installation is complete.
   
5. You can now connect to the VPN by clicking on the FortiClient icon in the menu bar (top right corner, next to the time) and then click Connect to WhartonUsers.
   

1. Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer.  Click the More Info link near the top left and then click the Run Anyway button.
   
2. The window below will appear. Check Yes, I have read and accept the License Agreement, and then click Next.
   
   
   
3. Keep the default location and click Next.
   
   
   
4. Click Install.
   
   
   
5. A progress bar will appear indicating the installation progress; once the installation is completed, click Finish to exit the installer.
   

Now you’re ready to connect to the VPN.

1. Double-click on the disk image you downloaded via the link above.

   

2. Double-click on the Install icon.
   
3. The installer will launch.  Click Continue.

   
   
   

4. Click Continue to accept the Software License.

   
   
   

5. Click Agree to continue.

   
   
   

6. Click Install to start the installation process.
   You’ll be asked for the password to your Mac on the next screen, so be sure to have that handy.

   
   
   

7. Enter your Mac user account password here. Note that the account you’re using to install the client must have administrative rights to your Mac. If the installation fails, contact your LSP.
   Click Install Software.

   
   
   

8. A progress bar will appear indicating the installation progress; once the installation is completed, click Close to exit the installer.
   Now you’re ready to connect to the VPN.

Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS 

1.  You'll have to download the .deb installer from vpnclient.wharton.upenn.edu
2.  Navigate to packages.debian.org , searching the package directories where you'll have to download and install the following packages in order, running sudo dpkg -i in the terminal:
   1. libayatana-indicator7 
   2. libdbusmenu-gtk4
   3. libayatana-appindicator1
   4. gconf2-common
   5. libgconf-2-4
3. Run sudo apt install libnss3-tools in terminal
4. Run sudo dpkg -i to install Forticlient
5. Now you need to configure a default VPN connection. Enter the following information into the fields:
   • Server: https://cpa-vpn.wharton.upenn.edu/whartonusers-SAML
   • Connection Name: WhartonUsers
   • Description: (leave field blank)
   • Port (leave Customize Port option unchecked): 443
   • Make sure the following options are selected 
     • Enable Single Sogn On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel
     • Use external browser as user-agent for saml user authentication
6. Once the above information is filled out select Save.
7. Once back to the WhartonUsers screen select SAML Login--this will prompt a browser window with Single Sign On (SSO) to open
8. Enter your Pennkey & Pennkey password credentials, after which a A VPN connection will established and a connection status window will appear.
   Click Stop to disconnect.

From the System Tray

1. Click on the FortiClient icon in the System Tray. Click on Connect to Wharton Users from the menu.
   

   
   

2. The VPN authentication dialog will appear. Enter your PennKey Username and Password and click Log in.  Note: your version of the client may look slightly different from the screenshot below.
3. You'll be prompted for your PennKey Two-Step verification. Provide it as you usually do.
4. After a few moments, the VPN will connect, and this window will automatically close.

Using the Console

1. Click on the FortiClient icon in the Start Menu.
2. Enter your PennKey Username and Password. Click Log In. 

   

3. You'll be prompted for your PennKey Two-Step verification. Provide it as you usually do. After a few moments, the VPN will connect, and this window will automatically close.

1. FortiClient installs a menu bar item on your Mac so you can easily connect to the VPN.
   Click on the FortiClient icon in the menu bar and then click Connect to Wharton Users.
   
2. Enter your PennKey Username and Password. Click Log In. 

    

3. You'll be prompted for your PennKey Two-Step verification. Provide it as you usually do.After a few moments the VPN will connect and this window will automatically close.