
In the Authentication section apply the settings shown in Figure 1-1 below. The shared secret is the RADIUS shared secret for the external authenticator that you will configure on your appliance. If your appliance communicates via IPv6, use that IP address along with the related scope ID (interface ID). The IP address is the internal IP address of your appliance. Configure the IP Address and Shared Secret for the Client so that they correspond to the configuration of your VPN appliance. Give the RADIUS client a memorable name for easy reference. Click the hostname, then click Create New Radius Client. Navigate to Components > RADIUS and locate the hostname of the server running the ESA RADIUS service. To allow the Fortinet FortiGate® SSL VPN device to communicate with your ESA Server, you must configure the Fortinet FortiGate® SSL VPN device as a RADIUS client on your ESA Server:
If you wish to utilize other Client type, refer to generic description of Client types and verify with the vendor if the VPN appliance supports it.
Go back to the FortiClient VPN window and click Disconnect.This integration guide utilizes Client does not validate user name and password Client type for this particular VPN appliance. When it is complete you will see a screen that says VPN Connected. If you are using the latest verison of FortiClient, you will need to also enable the "Do not Warn Invalid Server Certificate" by clicking on the buttons below:
At the login screen, enter your UniKey password. Do not Warn Invalid Server Certificate: Tick. If you are unable to connect to your nearest city, or if the service is very slow, try a different location. Remote Gateway: please put in the details for your nearest city. Click the I acknowledge message and click I accept. If you are using Mac OS Big Sur or newer, please follow the instructions at either ICT KB article or Fortinet release notes for changes to your file permissions.įortiClient VPN should now be in your list of installed programs.
When asked, accept the licence agreement, and allow the installation. Please note: this download may take some time, but once the VPN client is downloaded and set up in most cases your connection to University resources will be much faster. If you need to connect to the University VPN from within Australia please use the following knowledgebase article instead: Download and install the FortiClient VPN software for Windows or Mac:ĭownload the correct file for your device. If you are not attempting to connect to University resources from within China please do not use this service.
This VPN solution is optimised to improve the student experience from within mainland China. VPN Service For Access Within China Please note: