FortiClient Installation - Windows
  1. Open a web browser of your choice, go to URL https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads#vpn, and scroll down to section "FortiClient VPN"
  2. Click to download Windows client as shown below
  3. Start the installation by executing the downloaded file
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Depending upon the browser you are using; the program will download in one of the sections below.
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If you are using an Alliant computer, you might be prompted for Administrator credentials. If you need assistance with the password, contact the Alliant Helpdesk at ithelp@alliant.edu or call 858.635.4355
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  1. Checkmark "Yes, I have read and accept the License Agreement"
  2. Press "Next"
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  • Press "Next"
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  • Press "Install"
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  • Wait for the client to be downloaded, installed and press "Finish"
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  • Double click the FortiClient icon on your taskbar
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  1. Checkmark to acknowledge
  2. Press "I Accept"
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  • Press "Configure VPN"
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  1. Select "SSL-VPN"
  2. Enter "connect.alliant.edu" as a Connection Came
  3. Enter "connect.alliant.edu" as a Remote Gateway
  4. Checkmark "Customize Port" and enter "8443" as custom port number
  5. Checkmark "Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel
  6. Press "Save"
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  • Press "SAML Login"
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  • Enter your Alliant email address and press "Next"
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  • Enter your Alliant password and press "Next"
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  • Approve the sign request the usual way you are doing it; either an authenticator, a text message, a phone call, etc.
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  • Press "Yes" and wait to get connected.
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Once connected, you'll see a screen similar to the one below and an indication on your status bar for being connected.
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  • In order to disconnect the VPN, click on the FotiNet VPN icon on the status bar and select Disconnect "connect.alliant.edu" from the menu.
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