Wharton VPN

To install on a Wharton-managed Windows computer:

1. Click the BigFix icon in your system tray and click on the lower right-hand side of the screen.
2. This will bring up In the BigFix catalog. Click on the Forticlient upgrade package listed in the catalog.
3. Click Get and BigFix will download and install the VPN in the background.
4. Reboot to finish the installation and connect to the VPN.

To install on a Wharton Managed Mac:

1. In your Dock, click on the JAMF Self Service icon. If the JAMF icon isn't in your Dock, use Spotlight (<command>+<space> to search for Self Service).
2. This will bring up the JAMF Self Service catalog. Click on Install under the FortiEMS package.
3. JAMF installs the VPN client. You will need to reboot to complete the installation and connect to the VPN.

1. Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer, and the window below will appear. Check Yes, I have read and accept the License Agreement and then click Next.
   
   
   
2. Keep the default location and click Next.
   
   
   
3. Click Install.
   
   
   
4. 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.

1. The Linux installer is compressed, so after you download the file using the link above, you have to expand it using the following commands where filename is replaced with the name of the installer:

   gunzip filename.tar.gz

   tar -xvf filenamexyz.tar

2. By default installer extracts to a directory named forticlientsslvpn.
   Change your path to that folder and run the install shell script by typing:

   ./fortisslvpn.sh &

   This installs the Forticlient and starts the first run experience. You’ll see the information dialog at the right appear.  Click OK.

   

3. The License is displayed. Feel free to read it.
   Click Agree to continue.

   

4. The Forticlient needs to configure your system to function, and to do this; it requires your root password.
   Enter the password and click OK.

   

5. Now you need to configure a default VPN connection. Enter the following information into the fields:
   • Server: https://cpa-vpn.wharton.upenn.edu
   • Port: 443
   • User: Your Wharton username
   • Password: Your Wharton password
6. Leave the Certificate and final Password field blank and click Connect.
   
   

   

7. A warning may appear telling you that the certificate for the SSLVPN server is invalid. If this message appears, click Continue as it can safely be ignored.

   

8. A VPN connection is established and a Connection status window will appear.
   Click Stop to disconnect.

   
   

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.