Installing the VPN Client on Linux

Owned by Gareth Pullen
Last updated: Oct 16, 2023

Note: You must have sudo rights on the device to install & configure the VPN client.

Instructions

  1. Open a Terminal window on the device

  2. Enter the following command to download the latest Forticlient:

    wget -O /tmp/FortiClient.deb https://links.fortinet.com/forticlient/deb/vpnagent
    WGet downloaded

  3. Once the download is complete, enter the following to install the client:

    sudo apt install -y /tmp/FortiClient.deb
    Apt Install

  4. Once the install is completed you should see the Forticlient icon in the notification area (default top-right of the screen). You can also search the Apps list for “Forticlient” and run it.

  5. Once you have opened the Forticlient, tick the box, click “I accept” and then click “Configure VPN”

  6. The settings you need will depend on which site you are connecting to. You will need to enter a “Connection name” and Description, and tick the “Customize Port” box.

Name

Remote Gateway

Custom Port

Name

Remote Gateway

Custom Port

Clinical School

vpn.medschl.cam.ac.uk

10443

Sainsbury Lab

vpn.slcu.cam.ac.uk

11443

Zoology Department

vpn.zoo.cam.ac.uk

12443

e.g:

  1. Once you have entered the details, click “Save” and you will be presented with a login box - enter your crsid and your CSCS password and click “Connect”.