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VPN Fortinet for Mac

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Created by Jenni L. Piper, last modified by David J Layman on Mar 18, 2020

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Download FortiClient for via this link - FortiClient_6.0.9.162_macosx.dmg
Once download is complete install the FortiClient Client.
- You may get a warning about opening a file downloaded from the internet. Click "Open" to continue installation.
After installation has completed open FortiClient
- Click on the FortiClient icon at the top right that looks like a shield and select "Open FortiClient Console".
Check the checkbox and click “I accept”
In the window that opens select "Remote Access" on the left and then click on “Configure VPN” to the right
Enter the following information to configure the VPN settings
- Connection Name: EMU VPN
- Remote Gateway: vpn-new.emu.edu
- Click “Save”
To connect enter you EMU username and password and click “Connect”.

NOTE: To connect to the VPN you must be off campus or not connected to the EMU network.

Accessing files over VPN

EMU-owned computers running Mac OS X should have shortcuts on the desktop. If they are not available or you are using a non-EMU owned computer use the following instructions:

1. Download the mapping scripts here: EMU Network Drives_Mac OSX.zip
2. Double click the downloaded zip file to extract the scripts.
3. On the latest Mac OSX operating systems apple doesn't allow these scripts to run as they are from an unidentified developer. If you get a warning like
  “() Drive” can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" or "The file is damaged" complete steps i - iv.
  1. Open the Terminal Application.
  2. The the following command and hit enter: sudo spctl --master-disable
  3. Enter your computer admin password and hit enter (note: your password characters will be invisible)
  4. Now Proceed to step d but open all of them. Once each has been opened once, use terminal again to run this command: sudo spctl --master-enable. Your computer will now be ok with running the drive mapping scripts.
4. Double click the script corresponding to the drive you want to access:
  1. Home (P)
  1. Department (G) - will list all departmental drives you have access to.
  1. Shared FacStaff (Z)
  1. Classdata (V)
5. Enter your Royal username and password if prompted

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