The FortiClient VPN CLIENT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU ARE NOT CONNECTED TO MASSART'S NETWORK How to Install Forticlient VPN
#Forticlient vpn only software#
Once installed, users can initiate a VPN connection by launching the software application, entering their NetID and NetID password, and clicking Connect. VPN access its provided via a software application called the Forticlient VPN Client, which can be installed on Apple macOS and Windows computers. How do I enable a VPN connection when I'm working remotely?
Who has access to VPN?Īccess to VPN is granted to all staff and faculty. Restricted resources, such as Colleague, Informer, and the file server (mcafs01), are only accessible to those physically or virtually connected to the MassArt network, therefore they require a VPN connection to be remotely accessed or administered. Many of the College’s websites and applications are public-facing and are available to any user in any location with a web browser and internet connection. What on-campus resources require VPN for remote access? Off-campus users who connect to the VPN can access the protected resources which they are authorized to use, primarily to perform work on restricted resources outside of business hours, from a remote location. Limiting access in this way improves information security for sensitive, confidential, and protected data or transactions. Why would you need to connect to the VPN?įor security reasons, some technology resources (e.g., servers, applications and services) are only available on the local MassArt network, to limit exposure of data or transactions hosted on or provided by these resources from the internet. The College distributes software called FortiClient, to authorized users upon request and approval. The VPN allows an authorized user to securely access network resources and applications that are otherwise unavailable except when a user is on campus, and connected to the campus MassArt network. MassArt's virtual private network (“VPN”) provides a method for authorized users to gain access to the private on-campus network when they are off-campus or connected to an insecure public network (e.g., your home network). MassArt Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access Overview
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