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VPN for Mac

For using VPN on Mac you have to install the Sophos Client Authentication Agent and the FortiClient! For both you need to Device to connect with LAN cable inhouse!

I'm not sure if the FortiClient needs the Sophos Client Authentication Agent! But for security reason we need the Sophos Endpoint Protection Software:

Sophos Endpoint Protection

  1. Download zip-file from smb://vogelwarte.ch/dfs/ Teamwork/IT/SophosInstall.zip
  2. Install the Sophos Installer.app
  3. Follow this guide to enable all required permissions for Sophos: https://docs.sophos.com/central/customer/help/en-us/PeopleAndDevices/ProtectDevices/EndpointProtection/MacSecurityPermissions/index.html#grant-permissions-for-scanning-and-web-protection

FortiClient Installation

  1. Download the client software: FortiClient Onlineinstaller / Updates.

  2. Install it - Zertifikat should be automatically installed

  3. You need to allow in the System Settings following entries:

     

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  4. Switch off all Inhouse Network LAN and also WLAN "Vogelwarte" or "VoWa_public"