Free download FortiClient FortiClient for Mac OS X. FortiClient 5 for Mac OS X is a free endpoint protection suite that includes malware/virus detection, parental web control, and VPN. Download the appropriate version of the Fortinet VPN Client (FortiClient) from links below: Mac Installer Link; Run the Installer from the downloaded location by double clicking on it. Double click Install. Enter the credentials you use to login to your Mac.
Installing and setting up the FortiClient VPN for Mac clients.
This guide is intended only for students accessing resources while studying from China, if you are located anywhere else in the world or have moved from China then you should follow the standard VPN configuration guides
You must first register to use the VPN Service, if you haven't already you can register here : VPN Registration
1.) First download the Mac FortiClient for VPN to your computer, unzip it, and click on the FortiClientVPNOnlineInstaller6.4 to launch the installer. 2.) Follow the instructions for the installation. Once the installation is successful, you may close the window. 3.) Launch the FortiClient.app from the Applications menu. FortiClient uses SSL and IPSec VPN to provide secure, reliable access to corporate networks and applications from virtually any internet-connected remote location. FortiClient simplifies remote user experience with built-in auto-connect and always-up VPN features.
Note: Before beginning, you should ensure your operating system is fully up-to-date with all updates and security fixes as well as the latest anti-virus or malware software.
FortiClient VPN 6.4 requires a minimum version of macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), released in 2017, before it will install.
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As China is such a large country we have created two VPN connection points to help improve performance. Which one you should use will depend on where you are located within China but general advice is to connect to the one that is geographically closest:
Remote Gateway | Region | Area |
---|---|---|
47.112.118.73 | Shenzhen | China South |
182.92.210.105 | Beijing | China North |
We recommend that you create two connections in Forticlient VPN and then try both to see which gives the best performance.
Now create a second VPN connection for China North by clicking on the menu to the right of the 'VPN Name' field (3 horizontal lines).
Select 'Add a new connection' from the menu and repeat steps 1 - 7 above but using the following values
If you are having problems connecting once you have setup your new VPN connection then check the troubleshooting and common issues page for some suggestions.
Installing and setting up the FortiClient VPN for Mac clients.
You must first register to use the VPN Service, if you haven't already you can register here : VPN Registration
There are two VPN options available when using the FortiClient VPN application, SSL and IPSec. SSL is the recommended option as it is more reliable and likley to work in all scenarios compared with IPSec which may not work from some networks like those in hotels and cafes. With the FortiClient installed you can configure both options and select the one that works best, we strongly advise testing the configuration before travelling.
Note: Before beginning, you should ensure your operating system is fully up-to-date with all updates and security fixes as well as the latest anti-virus or malware software.
FortiClient VPN 6.4 requires a minimum version of macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), released in 2017, before it will install.
Download 'FortiClient VPN' (do not download 'FortiClient 6.0' or 'FortiClient 6.4', scroll down the page and look for 'FortiClient VPN') from www.forticlient.com/downloads and open the file named FortiClientVPNOnlineInstaller_6.4.dmg (the version number in the name may be higher than this).
If you are having problems connecting once you have setup your new VPN connection then check the troubleshooting and common issues page for some suggestions.