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.
How do I get it?
Staff
The Shrewsoft VPN client is no longer supported by the vendor.
FortiClient is now recommended for use of VPN.
You can access FortiClient by following the FortiClient VPN Installation Instructions.
Student
The Shrewsoft VPN client is no longer supported by the vendor.
FortiClient is now recommended for use of VPN.
You can access FortiClient by following the FortiClient VPN Installation Instructions.
FAQs
Where can I find out more information about FortiClient?
A huge variety of information is available, including overviews, and FAQs available at Fortinet.
Staff
Free to access on a University owned or personal PC/Laptop.
Student
Free to access on a University owned or personal PC/Laptop.
The minimum system requirements for FortiClient EMS are as follows:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 or newer
- No additional installed services
- 2.0 GHz 64-bit processor, dual core (or two virtual CPUs)
- 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more is recommended)
- 40 GB free hard disk
- Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter
Type: Please see vendor for further details.
End date: Please see vendor for further details.
Personal licence: Not applicable
Licence details
User terms and conditions can be found on the Fortinet website.
Usage
This software can be used on any University owned or personal device.