- Open a web browser of your choice and go to https://www.forticlient.com/downloads
- Download Windows 64 client as shown below
- Start the installation by executing the downloaded file
Depending upon the browser you are using; the program will download in one of the sections below.
If you are using an Alliant computer, you might be prompted for Administrator credentials. In such case please contact the Alliant Helpdesk at ithelp@alliant.edu or 858.635.4357, option 1 for assistance.
- Check mark "Yes, I have read and accept the License Agreement"
- Press "Next"
- Press "Next"
- Press "Install"
- Press "Finish"
- Check mark to acknowledge
- Press "I Accept"
- Select "Configure VPN"
- Select "SSL-VPN"
- Enter "AlliantSSLVPN" as connection name
- Enter "connect.alliant.edu" as remote gateway
- Check mark "Customize Port"
- Enter "8443" as custom port number
- Select "Prompt on login"
- Press "Save"
- Enter your Alliant username only, not your email address
- Enter your Alliant password
- (Optional) If prompted, enter your FortiNet Token from the FortiNet Authenticator
- Press "OK"
Once connected, you'll see a screen similar to the one below and an indication on your status bar for being connected.
In order to disconnect the VPN, click on the FotiNet VPN icon on the status bar and select "Disconnect AlliantSSLVPN" from the drop down menu.