VPN Documentation

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What is a VPN?

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to connect securely to a network (i.e. the ODU CS network) and access private network resources that aren't available outside of the network. When you connect to the CS Department VPN, no matter where you are, it is similar to connecting your computer directly to our wireless Internet.
More can be found here

The following are instructions on how to connect to the CS VPN

Installation Windows

1. Visit fortinet.com/support/product-downloads , click "FortiClient VPN Only" and download the Windows Forticlient VPN
   
2. Run the installer and proceed through the setup wizard
   
3. Read and accept the license agreement, select the installation folder and click Next, followed by install
   
4. Once the installation is finished, click Finish
   

   The installation process might take a minute

5. Follow the configuration instructions to connect

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Installation MacOS

1. Visit fortinet.com/support/product-downloads , click "FortiClient VPN Only" and download the MacOS Forticlient VPN
   
   
2. Open and run the downloaded FortiClient.dmg file
   
   
3. Run the FortiClientUpdate package and select Open to download and install Forticlient VPN
   
4. After a successful installation, it will ask for permission to add FortiTray VPN configurations to your device, click allow to continue
   
5. Follow the configuration instructions to connect

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Installation Linux

1. Visit fortinet.com/support/product-downloads , click "FortiClient VPN Only" and download the Linux Forticlient VPN
   

   • For Ubuntu or Debian based Linux Distributions, choose the following ending with .deb
     
   • For CentOS or Fedora based Linux Distributions, choose the following ending with .rpm
     

2. Double click the downloaded file, and choose what to open the download with
   

   You might need to "Enable Third Party Software Repositories" when prompted

3. Installing

   • For Debian Systems: Click the install button
     
   • For Fedora Systems: Click the install button
     

4. Follow the configuration instructions to connect

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Configuration

1. Open FortiClient VPN
2. Click the acknowledgement agreement box and then "I Accept"
   
3. Click "Configure VPN"

4. Enter the configuration for the VPN as follows:

   • VPN: SSL-VPN
   • Connection name: Name of your choosing (e.g CS VPN)
   • Description: any
   • Remote Gateway: fortivpn.cs.odu.edu
     • Check the "Customize Port" box and enter 4443
   • Check the "Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel" box
     • Check the "Use external browser as user-agent for saml user authentication" box

   

5. Click "Save"

6. Select the created VPN connection from the "VPN Name" drop down, and click "Connect"
   
7. A browser tab will open a window where you can log in with your CS credentials

   Reminder that your CS login credentials start with cs_

8. Complete the connection with Duo

   Duo supports One-Time Passwords (OTPs) and Push Notifications - choose the option that works best for you as you will be prompted to complete this for each connection attempt

9. If you wish to modify your configuration: next to "VPN Name", select your configuration, click on the burger menu and click "Edit the selected connection"
   

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Troubleshooting

To assist you with issues connecting to the VPN, please following the following steps:

1. Restart your device and try connecting to the VPN again.
2. Make sure that your device meets the minimum requirements for connecting to the ODU VPN, which include:
   • Windows 7 or later
   • MacOS 10.10 or later
   • Any modern linux distribution
3. Check your network connection to ensure a stable and reliable connection
4. If you are stuck on "Connecting", please download vc redist 64
5. If the issue persists, contact us through mail: root@cs.odu.edu

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