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Custom FortiClient Installations

Custom FortiClient Installations

The FortiClient Configurator tool FortiClient is the recommended method of creating customized FortiClient installation files.

You can also customize which modules are displayed in the FortiClient dashboard in the FortiClient Profile. This will allow you to activate any of the modules at a later date without needing to re-install FortiClient. Any changes made to the FortiClient Profile are pushed to registered clients.

When creating VPN only installation files, you cannot enable other modules in the FortiClient Profile as only the VPN module is installed.

When deploying a custom FortiClient XML configuration, use the advanced FortiClient Profile options in FortiGate to ensure the FortiClient Profile settings do not overwrite your custom XML settings. For more information, see the FortiClient XML Reference and the CLI Reference forFortiOS.

The FortiClient Configurator tool is included with the FortiClient Tools file in FortiClient 5.2. This file is only available on the Customer Service & Support portal and is located in the same file directory as the FortiClient images.

The Configurator tool requires activation with a license file. Ensure that you have completed the following steps prior to logging in to your FortiCare product web portal:

Purchased FortiClient Registration License l Activated the FortiClient license on a FortiGate

This video explains how to purchase and apply a FortiClient License: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sIkWaUXK0Ok This chapter contains the following sections:

Download the license file l Create a custom installer l Custom installation packages l Advanced FortiClient profiles

Download the license file

To retrieve your license file:

Go to https://support.fortinet.com and log in to your FortiCare account.
Under Asset select Manage/View Products. Select the FortiGate device that has the FortiClient registration license activated. You will see the Get the Key File link in the Available Key(s)
Click the link and download license file to your management computer. This file will be needed each time you use the FortiClient Configurator tool.

Create a custom installer

Fortinet offers a repacking tool for both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. The following section provides instructions on creating a custom installer file using the FortiClient Configurator tool.

When selecting to install custom features, only modules selected are installed. To enable other features you will need to uninstall FortiClient, and reinstall an MSI file with these features included in the installer.

FortiClient (Windows) Configurator tool

To create a custom installer using the FortiClient Configurator tool:

Unzip the FortiClientTools file, select the FortiClientConfigurator file folder, and double-click the exe application file to launch the tool.

The tool opens at the Welcome page.

Licensed	Licensed mode requires a FortiClient license file.
Trial	In FortiClient 5.4, the FortiClient Configurator tool can be used in trial mode. In trial mode, all online updates are disabled. The trial installer is intended to be deployed in a test environment.

Browse and select the FortiClient Configurator Activation Key file (.lic) on your management computer.
After entering the FortiClient Configurator license, select Next. The Configuration File page is displayed.

Select Config File (optional)	The configuration file (.conf, .sconf) settings will be included in the installer file.
Password	If the configuration file is encrypted (.sconf), enter the password used to encrypt the file.

You can use an XML editor to make changes to the FortiClient configuration file. For more information on FortiClient XML configuration, see the FortiClient XML Reference in the Fortinet Document Library, http://docs.fortinet.com.

Browse and select the FortiClient configuration file on your management computer. This is an optional step. If you do not want to import settings from a configuration file, select Skip to continue. The Settings page is displayed.

The following options are available for custom installations:

Features to Install
Everything	All Security and VPN components will be installed.
Client security only	Only AntiVirus, Web Filtering, and Application Firewall will be installed.
VPN only	Only VPN components (IPsec and SSL) will be installed.
Other	Select one of the following from the drop-down list: l AntiVirus & Web Filtering only l Web Filtering only l Application Firewall only l Application Firewall & Web Filtering only l Web Filtering, VPN and Application Firewall l Single Sign-On mobility agent only
Options
Desktop Shortcut	Select to create a FortiClient desktop icon.
Start Menu	Select to add FortiClient to the start menu.
Enable Software Update	Select to enable software updates. This option is disabled when Rebrand FortiClient is selected. This option is also disabled when using Trial mode.
Configure Single Sign-On mobility agent	Select to configure Singe Sign-On mobility agent for use with FortiAuthenticator.
Features to Install
Rebrand FortiClient	Select to rebrand FortiClient. When selected, the option to enable software update is not available. For more information on rebranding FortiClient, see Appendix C – Rebranding FortiClient on page 137.

Select the features to install and options and select Next to continue.

If you selected to configure the single sign-on mobility agent, the Single Sign-On Mobility Agent Settings page is displayed.

Configure the following settings:

Server IP/FQDN	Enter the IP address or FQDN of the FortiAuthenticator server.
Port Number	Enter the port number. The default port is 8001.
Pre-Shared Key	Enter the FortiAuthenticator pre-shared key.
Confirm Pre-Shared Key	Enter the FortiAuthenticator pre-shared key confirmation.

Select Next to continue. If you selected to rebrand FortiClient, the Rebranding page is displayed.
Rebrand FortiClient elements as required. The resources folder contains graphical elements. For more information, see Appendix C – Rebranding FortiClient on page 137.
Select Next to continue. The Package Signing page is displayed.
Configure the following settings:

Select Code Signing Certificate (optional)	If you have a code signing certificate, you can use it to digitally sign the installer package this tool generates.
Password	If the certificate file is password protected, enter the password.

Browse and select the code signing certificate on your management computer. This is an optional step. If you do not want to digitally sign the installer package, select Skip to continue. The Execution page is displayed.

This page provides details of the installer file creation and the location of files for Active Directory deployment and manual distribution. The tool creates files for both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) operating systems.

When you select Finish, if Browse to output MSI file upon exit is selected, the folder containing the newly created MSI file will open.

Before deploying the custom MSI files, it is recommended that you test the packages to confirm that they install correctly. In FortiClient 5.2.0 and later, an .exe installation file is created for manual distribution.

Installation files are organized in folders within the FortiClientTools > FortiClient Configurator > FortiClient repackaged folder. Folder names identify the type of installation files that were created and the creation date.

FortiClient (Mac OS X) Configurator tool

To create a custom installer using the FortiClient Configurator tool:

Unzip the FortiClientTools file, select the Configurator file folder, and double-click the

FortiClientConfigurator.dmg application file, and double-click the FCTConfigurator icon to launch the tool. The Configurator tool opens.

Configure the following settings:

Licensed \| Trial	Licensed mode requires a FortiClient 5.2 license file. In FortiClient v5.2, the FortiClient Configurator tool can be used in trial mode. In trial mode, all online updates are disabled. The trial installer is intended to be deployed in a test environment.
Source	Select the FortiClient Installer file on your management computer. You must use the full installer file, otherwise FortiClient Configurator will fail to create a custom installation file. The FortiClient Installer version and FortiClient Configurator version must match, otherwise the Configurator will fail to create a custom installation file.
Destination	Enter a name for the custom installation file and select a destination to save the file on your management computer.
Features to Install	Select to install all FortiClient modules, VPN only, or SSO only. If SSO only is selected, you must configure the SSO settings in the attached configuration file.
Server IP/FQDN	Enter the IP address or FQDN of the FortiAuthenticator server. This option is available when selecting SSO only for features to install.
Port Number	Enter the port number. The default port is 8001. This option is available when selecting SSO only for features to install.
Pre-Shared Key	Enter the FortiAuthenticator pre-shared key. This option is available when selecting SSO only for features to install.
Confirm Pre-Shared Key	Enter the FortiAuthenticator pre-shared key confirmation. This option is available when selecting SSO only for features to install.

Custom installation packages

Config file	Optionally, select a pre-configured FortiClient backup configuration file. If you selected Everything or VPN only for features to install, you must use a configuration file to configure the related settings.
Software Update	Select to enable or disable software updates.
Rebrand	Select to rebrand FortiClient. When selected, the option to enable software update is not available. For more information on rebranding FortiClient, see Appendix C – Rebranding FortiClient on page 137.
Rebranding resources	Select the FortiClient resources file on your management computer.

Select the Start button to create the custom FortiClient installation file.
You can now deploy the repackaged FortiClient .dmg file to your Mac OS X systems.

Custom installation packages

Advanced FortiClient profiles

FortiClient (Windows)

After the configurator tool generates the custom installation packages, it can be used to deploy the FortiClient software either manually, or using Active Directory. Both options can be found in the …/FortiClient_packaged directory. Files are created for both x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) operating systems.

If Active Directory is being used to deploy FortiClient, you can use the custom installer with the MST file found in the …/ActiveDirectory folder.

For manual distribution, use the .exe file in the …/ManualDistribution folder.

Advanced FortiClient profiles

When creating custom FortiClient MSI files for deployment, you will need to configure advanced FortiClient profiles on the FortiGate/EMS to ensure that settings in the FortiClient profile do not overwrite your custom XML settings. You can configure the FortiClient profile to deliver the full XML configuration, VPN only, or specific FortiClient XML configurations. For more information on customizing the FortiClient XML configuration file, see the Appendix C – Rebranding FortiClient on page 137.

Fortinet recommends creating OS specific endpoint profiles when provisioning XML settings. When creating a new FortiClient profile, select the device group as either Windows PC or Mac. If a FortiClient (Windows) XML configuration is pushed to a FortiClient (Mac OS X) system, FortiClient (Mac OS X) will ignore settings which are not supported.

Provision a full XML configuration file

You can deploy the full XML configuration file from the CLI or GUI.

To deploy the full XML configuration via the CLI:

Log in to the FortiGate Command-line Interface.
Enter the following CLI commands: config endpoint-control profile edit <profile_name>

config forticlient-winmac-settings set forticlient-advanced-cfg enable

set forticlient-advanced-cfg-buffer “Copy & Paste your FortiClient XML configuration here”

Advanced FortiClient profiles

Copy directly from your XML editor, preserving the XML file format. Copy all information from the <?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″ ?> start of syntax to the </forticlient_configuration> end of syntax XML tags. Add double quotes at the start and end of the XML syntax statements.

To deploy the full XML configuration via the FortiGate GUI:

Go to Security Profiles > FortiClient Profiles.
Select the FortiClient Profile and select Edit from the toolbar. The Edit FortiClient Profile page is displayed.
Configure the following settings:

Profile Name	Enter a unique name to identify the FortiClient profile.
Comments	Optionally, enter a comment.
Assign Profile To	For more information on configuring device groups, user groups, and users, see the FortiOS Handbook. These options are only available when creating a new FortiClient profile. You can assign the profile to user groups and users when using Active Directory authentication or RADIUS authentication for VPN. FortiClient does not support nested groups in FortiOS.
XML text window	Copy and paste the FortiClient XML configuration file in the text window. The XML syntax must be preserved.

Select Apply to save the FortiClient profile settings.

To deploy the full XML configuration via EMS:

Go to Endpoint Profiles and either select a profile to edit, or create a new profile.
Select the Advanced option to the right of the profile name.
Select Yes in the confirmation dialog box.
Copy and paste the XML configuration file text into the text box.
Select Save to save the FortiClient profile settings.

Partial configuration

The current buffer size is 32kB. This may not be large enough to accommodate your FortiClient XML configuration. As a workaround, you can use the FortiClient Configurator tool to create a custom MSI installation file using a .confFortiClient backup configuration that contains static custom configurations. You can then include a partial configuration in the advanced FortiClient profile. This will push the partial configuration when the client registers with the FortiGate. The partial configuration will be merged with the existing XML configuration on the client.

To provision specific FortiClient XML configuration while preserving custom XML configurations in your MSI file, cut & paste the specific XML configuration into the FortiClient Profile in the following format:

<?xml version=”1.0″ encoding=”UTF-8″ ?>

Advanced FortiClient profiles

<forticlient_configuration>

<partial_configuration>1</partial_configuration>

<ui>

<default_tab>VPN</default_tab>

<flashing_system_tray_icon>0</flashing_system_tray_icon>

<hide_system_tray_icon>0</hide_system_tray_icon>

<suppress_admin_prompt>0</suppress_admin_prompt>

<culture_code>os-default</culture_code>

</ui>

<use_custom_server>0</use_custom_server>

<fail_over_to_fdn>1</fail_over_to_fdn>

<scheduled_update>

<type>interval</type>

<daily_at>03:00</daily_at>

<update_interval_in_hours>3</update_interval_in_hours>

</scheduled_update>

</update>

</system>

</forticlient_configuration>

Ensure that the <partial_configuration>1</partial_configuration> tag is set to 1 to indicate that this partial configuration will be deployed upon registration with the FortiGate. All other XML configuration will be preserved.

Advanced VPN provisioning

You need to enable VPN provisioning and advanced VPN from the FortiOS CLI to import the FortiClient XML VPN configuration syntax. You can import the XML VPN configuration in the CLI or the GUI.

Import XML VPN configuration into the FortiClient Profile via the CLI:

Log in to your FortiGate command-line interface.
Enter the following CLI commands: config endpoint-control profile edit <profile_name>

config forticlient-winmac-settings set forticlient-vpn-provisioning enable set forticlient-advanced-vpn enable set auto-vpn-when-off-net enable set auto-vpn-name <VPN name to connect to automatically when off-net> set forticlient-advanced-vpn-buffer <Copy & paste the advanced VPN configuration>

end

After the forticlient-vpn-provisioning and forticlient-advancedvpn CLI commands are enabled, the forticlient-advanced-vpn-buffer CLI command is available from the CLI.

Advanced FortiClient profiles

Copy directly from your XML editor, preserving the XML file format. Copy all information from the <vpn> start of syntax to the </vpn> end of syntax XML tags. Add double quotes before the <vpn> tag and after the </vpn> tag.

You can also choose to copy & paste the XML content in the GUI, go to Security Profiles > FortiClient Profiles and select the VPN
Configure the following settings:

Profile Name	Enter a unique name to identify the FortiClient profile.
Comments	Optionally, enter a comment.
Assign Profile To	For more information on configuring device groups, user groups, and users, see the FortiOS Handbook. These options are only available when creating a new endpoint profile. You can assign the profile to user groups and users when using Active Directory authentication or RADIUS authentication for VPN. FortiClient does not support nested groups in FortiOS.
VPN	Enable Client VPN Provisioning. Cut and paste the FortiClient XML configuration <vpn> to </vpn> tags in the text window. The XML syntax must be preserved. Enable Auto-connect when Off-Net and select a VPN name from the dropdown list.

Select Apply to save the FortiClient profile settings.

For more information, see Appendix A – Deployment Scenarios on page 127.

Vulnerability Scan

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Vulnerability Scan

FortiClient includes an Vulnerability Scan module to check your workstation for known system vulnerabilities. You can scan on-demand or on a scheduled basis. This feature is disabled by default and the tab is hidden for standalone clients. For users who are registered to a FortiGate using endpoint control, the FortiGate administrator may choose to enable this feature. Vulnerability Scan is enabled via the FortiGate Command Line Interface (CLI) only. Once enabled, the Endpoint Vulnerability Scan on Client setting is available in the FortiClient Profile.

Enable vulnerability scan

This section describes how to enable Vulnerability Scan in the FortiClient Profile via the FortiGate CLI and configuration options.

Enable Vulnerability Scan in the FortiClient Profile:
Log in to your FortiGate CLI.
Enter the following CLI commands: config endpoint-control profile edit <profile-name> config forticlient-winmac-settings set forticlient-vuln-scan enable set forticlient-vuln-scan-schedule {daily | weekly | monthly} set forticlient-vuln-scan-on-registration {enable | disable} set forticlient-ui-options {av | wf | af | vpn | vs}

end end

<profile-name> Enter the name of the FortiClient Profile.

forticlient-vuln-scan Enable or disable the Vulnerability Scan module. {enable | disable}

forticlient-vuln- Configure a daily, weekly, or monthly vulnerability scan on the client scan-schedule workstation.

{daily | weekly |

monthly}

forticlient-vuln- Enable or disable vulnerability scan on client registration to FortiGate.

scan-on-registration {enable | disable}

Scan now Vulnerability Scan

forticlient-uioptions {av | wf | af | vpn | vs}

Set the FortiClient components that will be available to the client upon registration with FortiGate. l av: Antivirus l wf: Web Filter l af: Application Firewall l vpn: Remote Access l vs: Vulnerability Scan

The FortiGate will send the FortiClient Profile configuration update to registered clients. The Vulnerability Scan tab is now accessible in FortiClient.

Scan now

To perform a vulnerability scan, select the Scan Now button in the FortiClient console. FortiClient will scan your workstation for known vulnerabilities. The console displays the date of the last scan above the button.

You can select to use a FortiManager device for client software and signature updates. When configuring the FortiClient Profile, select Use FortiManagerforclient software/signature update to enable the feature and enter the IP address of your FortiManager device.

View vulnerabilities

When the scan is complete, FortiClient will display the number of vulnerabilities found in the FortiClient console.

Select the Vulnerabilities Detected link to view a list of vulnerabilities detected on your system. Conversely, select Detected: X on the Vulnerability Scan tab to view the vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Scan View vulnerabilities

This page displays the following:

Vulnerability Name	The name of the vulnerability
Severity	The severity level assigned to the vulnerability: Critical, High, Medium, Low, or Info.
Details	FortiClient vulnerability scan lists a Bugtraq (BID) number under the details column. You can select the BID to view details of the vulnerability on the FortiGuard site, or search the web using this BID number.
Close	Close the window and return to the FortiClient console.

Select the Details ID number from the list to view information on the selected vulnerability on the FortiGuard site.

The site details the release date, severity, impact, description, affected products, and recommended actions.

IPsec VPN and SSL VPN

Add a new connection

Select Configure VPN in the FortiClient console to add a new VPN configuration.

Create a new SSL VPN connection

To create a new SSL VPN connection, select Configure VPNor use the drop-down menu in the FortiClient console.

Select SSL-VPN, then configure the following settings:

Connection Name	Enter a name for the connection.
Description	Enter a description for the connection. (optional)
Remote Gateway	Enter the IP address/hostname of the remote gateway. Multiple remote gateways can be configured by separating each entry with a semicolon. If one gateway is not available, the VPN will connect to the next configured gateway.
Customize port	Select to change the port. The default port is 443.

Add a new connection

Authentication	Select to prompt on login, or save login. The option to disable is available when Client Certificate is enabled.
Username	If you selected to save login, enter the username in the dialog box.
Client Certificate	Select to enable client certificates, then select the certificate from the dropdown list.
Do not Warn Invalid Server Certificate	Select if you do not want to warned if the server presents an invalid certificate.
Add	Select the add icon to add a new connection.
Delete	Select a connection and then select the delete icon to delete a connection.

Connection Name	Enter a name for the connection.
Description	Enter a description for the connection. (optional)

Select Apply to save the VPN connection, then select Close to return to the Remote Access screen.

Create a new IPsec VPN connection

To create a new IPsec VPN connection, select Configure VPN or use the drop-down menu in the FortiClient console.

Select IPsec VPN, then configure the following settings:

Add a new connection

Remote Gateway	Enter the IP address/hostname of the remote gateway. Multiple remote gateways can be configured by separating each entry with a semicolon. If one gateway is not available, the VPN will connect to the next configured gateway.
Authentication Method	Select either X.509 Certificate or Pre-shared Key in the dropdown menu.
Authentication (XAuth)	Select to prompt on login, save login, or disable.
Username	If you selected save login, enter the username in the dialog box.
Advanced Settings	Configure VPN settings, Phase 1, and Phase 2 settings.
VPN Settings
Mode	Select one of the following: l Main: In Main mode, the phase 1 parameters are exchanged in multiple rounds with encrypted authentication information. l Aggressive: In Aggressive mode, the phase 1 parameters are exchanged in a single message with authentication information that is not encrypted. Although Main mode is more secure, you must select Aggressive mode if there is more than one dialup phase 1 configuration for the interface IP address, and the remote VPN peer or client is authenticated using an identifier (local ID).
Options	Select one of the following: l Mode Config: IKE Mode Config can configure host IP address, Domain, DNS and WINS addresses. l Manually Set: Manual key configuration. If one of the VPN devices is manually keyed, the other VPN device must also be manually keyed with the identical authentication and encryption keys. Enter the DNS server IP, assign IP address, and subnet values. Select the check box to enable split tunneling. l DHCP overIPsec: DHCP over IPsec can assign an IP address, Domain, DNS and WINS addresses. Select the check box to enable split tunneling.

Add a new connection

Phase 1		Select the encryption and authentication algorithms used to generate keys for protecting negotiations and add encryption and authentication algorithms as required. You need to select a minimum of one and a maximum of two combinations. The remote peer or client must be configured to use at least one of the proposals that you define.
	IKE Proposal	Select symmetric-key algorithms (encryption) and message digests (authentication) from the drop-down lists.
	DH Group	Select one or more Diffie-Hellman groups from DH group 1, 2, 5 and 14. At least one of the DH Group settings on the remote peer or client must match one the selections on the FortiGate unit. Failure to match one or more DH groups will result in failed negotiations.
	Key Life	Enter the time (in seconds) that must pass before the IKE encryption key expires. When the key expires, a new key is generated without interrupting service. The key life can be from 120 to 172,800 seconds.
	Local ID	Enter the Local ID (optional). This Local ID value must match the peer ID value given for the remote VPN peer’s Peer Options.
	Dead Peer Detection	Select this check box to reestablish VPN tunnels on idle connections and clean up dead IKE peers if required.
	NAT Traversal	Select the check box if a NAT device exists between the client and the local FortiGate unit. The client and the local FortiGate unit must have the same NAT traversal setting (both selected or both cleared) to connect reliably.
Phase 2		Select the encryption and authentication algorithms that will be proposed to the remote VPN peer. You can specify up to two proposals. To establish a VPN connection, at least one of the proposals that you specify must match configuration on the remote peer.
	IKE Proposal	Select symmetric-key algorithms (encryption) and message digests (authentication) from the drop-down lists.

Key Life	The Key Life setting sets a limit on the length of time that a phase 2 key can be used. The default units are seconds. Alternatively, you can set a limit on the number of kilobytes (KB) of processed data, or both. If you select both, the key expires when either the time has passed or the number of KB have been processed. When the phase 2 key expires, a new key is generated without interrupting service.
Enable Replay Detection	Replay detection enables the unit to check all IPsec packets to see if they have been received before. If any encrypted packets arrive out of order, the unit discards them.
Enable Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS)	Select the check box to enable Perfect forward secrecy (PFS). PFS forces a new Diffie-Hellman exchange when the tunnel starts and whenever the phase 2 key life expires, causing a new key to be generated each time.
DH Group	Select one Diffie-Hellman (DH) group (1, 2, 5 or 14). This must match the DH Group that the remote peer or dialup client uses.
Add	Select the add icon to add a new connection.
Delete	Select a connection and then select the delete icon to delete a connection.

Select Apply to save the VPN connection, then select Close to return to the Remote Access screen.

Provision client VPN connections

You can provision client VPN connections in the FortiClient Profile for registered clients.

FortiGate VPN provisioning

Provision a client VPN in the FortiClient Profile:

Log in to your FortiGate device.
In the left tree menu, select Security Profiles > FortiClient Profiles.
Select the FortiClient profile and select Edit from the toolbar.
Select the VPN

Provision client VPN connections

Turn on VPN and Client VPN Provisioning.
Configure the following:

IPsec VPN	Configure remote gateway and authentication settings for IPsec VPN.
SSL-VPN	Configure remote gateway and access settings for SSL VPN.
Auto-connect when Off-Net	Turn on the automatically connect when Off-Net, then configure the following: l VPN Name: Select a VPN from the list. l Prevent VPN Disconnect: Turn on to not allow users to disconnect when the VPN is connected. l Captive Portal Support: Turn on the enable support for captive portals.
VPN before Windows logon	Enable VPN connection before Windows log on.

Select Apply to save the profile.

The FortiGate will send the FortiClient Profile configuration update to registered clients.

When registered to a FortiGate, VPN settings are enabled and configured in the FortiClient Profile.

Alternatively, you can provision a client VPN using the advanced VPN FortiClient Profile options in FortiGate. For more information, see the FortiClient XML Reference and the CLI Reference forFortiOS.

EMS VPN provisioning

Provision a client VPN in the FortiClient Profile:

Log in to EMS.
Go to Endpoint Profiles and either select a profile to edit, or create a new profile.
Select the VPN
Select the on/off button to enable VPN.

Provision client VPN connections

Configure the following settings:

Allow Personal VPN	Select to enable personal VPN connections
Disable Connect/Disconnect	Select to disable not allowing users to disconnect when the VPN is connected.
Show VPN Before Logon	Enable VPN connection before Windows log on, and select from the following options: l Use Legacy VPN Before Logon l Use Windows Credentials
Local Computer Windows Store Certificates (IPSec only)	Select to enable local Windows store certificates (IPsec only).
Current User Windows Store Certificates (IPSec only)	Select to enable current user Windows store certificates (IPsec only).
Auto-connect only when Off-Net	Turn on the automatically connect only when Off-Net.
Add VPN Tunnel	Select to add a VPN tunnel, then enter the following information: l VPN Name: Enter the VPN name. l Type: Select the type of VPN tunnel, either SSL VPN or IPsec VPN. l Remote Gateway: Enter the remote gateway IP address or hostname. l Require Certificate: Turn on to require a certificate (SSL VPN only). l Access Port: Enter the access port number (SSL VPN only). l Authentication Method: Select the authentication method, wither Pre-shared Key or Certificate (IPsec VPN only). l Pre-Shared Key: Enter the pre-shared key (IPsec VPN with preshared key only). l Advanced Configuration:

Select Save to save your changes.

Connect to a VPN

To connect to a VPN, select the VPN connection from the drop-down menu. Enter your username, password, and select the Connect button.

Optionally, you can click on the system tray, right-click the FortiClient icon and select the VPN connection you want to connect to.

You can also select to edit an existing VPN connection and delete an existing VPN connection using the dropdown menu.

When connected, the console will display the connection status, duration, and other relevant information. You can now browse your remote network. Select the Disconnect button when you are ready to terminate the VPN session.

Save Password, Auto Connect, and Always Up

When configuring a FortiClient IPsec or SSL VPN connection on your FortiGate/EMS, you can select to enable the following features:

Save Password: Allows the user to save the VPN connection password in the console. l Auto Connect: When FortiClient is launched, the VPN connection will automatically connect.
Always Up (Keep Alive): When selected, the VPN connection is always up even when no data is being processed. If the connection fails, keep alive packets sent to the FortiGate will sense when the VPN connection is available and re-connect.

When enabled in the FortiGate configuration, once the FortiClient is connected to the FortiGate, the client will receive these configuration options.

For FortiClient VPN configurations, once these features are enabled they may only be edited from the command line. Use the following FortiOS CLI commands to disable these features:

config vpn ipsec phase1-interface edit [vpn name] set save-password disable set client-auto-negotiate disable set client-keep-alive disable

end

FortiToken and FortiClient VPN

You can use FortiToken with FortiClient for two-factor authentication. See the FortiOS Handbook for information on configuring FortiToken, user groups, VPN, and two-factor authentication on your FortiGate device for

Advanced features (Microsoft Windows)

FortiClient VPN connections.

Advanced features (Microsoft Windows)

When deploying a custom FortiClient XML configuration, use the advanced FortiClient Profile options in FortiGate/EMS to ensure the FortiClient Profile settings do not overwrite your custom XML settings. For more information, see the FortiClient XML Reference and the FortiOS CLI Reference.

Activating VPN before Windows Log on

When using VPN before Windows log on, the user is offered a list of pre-configured VPN connections to select from on the Windows log on screen. This requires that the Windows log on screen is not bypassed. As such, if VPN before Windows log on is enabled, it is required to also check the check box Users must entera username and password to use this computer in the UserAccounts dialog box.

To make this change, proceed as follows:

In FortiClient:

Create the VPN tunnels of interest or use Endpoint Control to register to a FortiGate/EMS which provides the VPN list of interest
Enable VPN before log on on the FortiClient Settings page, see VPN options on page 108.

On the Microsoft Windows system,

Start an elevated command line prompt.
Enter control passwords2 and press Enter. Alternatively, you can enter netplwiz.
Check the check box for Users must entera username and password to use this computer.
Click OK to save the setting.

Connect VPN before log on (AD environments)

The VPN <options> tag holds global information controlling VPN states. The VPN will connect first, then log on to AD/Domain.

Advanced features (Microsoft Windows)

<forticlient_configuration>

<vpn>

<show_vpn_before_logon>1</show_vpn_before_logon>

<use_windows_credentials>1</use_windows_credentials> </options>

</vpn>

</forticlient_configuration>

Create a redundant IPsec VPN

To use VPN resiliency/redundancy, you will configure a list of FortiGate/EMS IP/FQDN servers, instead of just one:

<forticlient_configuration>

<vpn>

<options> …

</options>

<type>manual</type>

<ike_settings>

<prompt_certificate>0</prompt_certificate>

<server>10.10.90.1;ipsecdemo.fortinet.com;172.17.61.143</server> <redundantsortmethod>1</redundantsortmethod> …

</ike_settings>

</connection>

</connections>

</ipsecvpn>

</vpn>

</forticlient_configuration>

This is a balanced, but incomplete XML configuration fragment. All closing tags are included, but some important elements to complete the IPsec VPN configuration are omitted.

RedundantSortMethod = 1

This XML tag sets the IPsec VPN connection as ping-response based. The VPN will connect to the FortiGate/EMS which responds the fastest.

RedundantSortMethod = 0

By default, RedundantSortMethod =0 and the IPsec VPN connection is priority based. Priority based configurations will try to connect to the FortiGate/EMS starting with the first in the list.

Priority based SSL VPN connections

SSL VPN supports priority based configurations for redundancy.

<forticlient_configuration>

<vpn>

Advanced features (Mac OS X)

<enabled>1</enabled> …

</options>

<server>10.10.90.1;ssldemo.fortinet.com;172.17.61.143:443</server> …

</connection>

</connections>

</sslvpn>

</vpn>

</forticlient_configuration>

This is a balanced, but incomplete XML configuration fragment. All closing tags are included, but some important elements to complete the SSL VPN configuration are omitted.

For SSL VPN, all FortiGate/EMS must use the same TCP port.

Advanced features (Mac OS X)

Create a redundant IPsec VPN

To use VPN resiliency/redundancy, you will configure a list of FortiGate/EMS IP/FQDN servers, instead of just one:

<forticlient_configuration>

<vpn>

<options> …

</options>

<type>manual</type>

<ike_settings>

<prompt_certificate>0</prompt_certificate>

<server>10.10.90.1;ipsecdemo.fortinet.com;172.17.61.143</server> <redundantsortmethod>1</redundantsortmethod> …

</ike_settings>

</connection>

</connections>

</ipsecvpn>

</vpn>

</forticlient_configuration>

VPN tunnel & script

This is a balanced, but incomplete XML configuration fragment. All closing tags are included, but some important elements to complete the IPsec VPN configuration are omitted.

RedundantSortMethod = 1

This XML tag sets the IPsec VPN connection as ping-response based. The VPN will connect to the FortiGate/EMS which responds the fastest.

RedundantSortMethod = 0

By default, RedundantSortMethod =0 and the IPsec VPN connection is priority based. Priority based configurations will try to connect to the FortiGate/EMS starting with the first in the list.

Priority based SSL VPN connections

SSL VPN supports priority based configurations for redundancy.

<forticlient_configuration>

<vpn>

<enabled>1</enabled> …

</options>

<server>10.10.90.1;ssldemo.fortinet.com;172.17.61.143:443</server> …

</connection>

</connections>

</sslvpn>

</vpn>

</forticlient_configuration>

This is a balanced, but incomplete XML configuration fragment. All closing tags are included, but some important elements to complete the SSL VPN configuration are omitted.

For SSL VPN, all FortiGate/EMS must use the same TCP port.

VPN tunnel & script

This feature supports auto running a user-defined script after the configured VPN tunnel is connected or disconnected. The scripts are batch scripts in Windows and shell scripts in Mac OS X. They are defined as part of a VPN tunnel configuration on FortiGate/EMS’s XML format FortiClient Profile. The profile will be pushed down to FortiClient from FortiGate/EMS. When FortiClient’s VPN tunnel is connected or disconnected, the respective script defined under that tunnel will be executed.

tunnel & script

Windows

Map a network drive after tunnel connection

The script will map a network drive and copy some files after the tunnel is connected.

<on_connect>

<os>windows</os>

<![CDATA[ net use x: \\192.168.10.3\ftpshare /user:Ted Mosby md c:\test copy x:\PDF\*.* c:\test ]]>

</script>

</on_connect>

Delete a network drive after tunnel is disconnected

The script will delete the network drive after the tunnel is disconnected.

<on_disconnect>

<os>windows</os>

<![CDATA[ net use x: /DELETE ]]>

</script>

</on_disconnect>

OS X

Map a network drive after tunnel connection

The script will map a network drive and copy some files after the tunnel is connected.

<on_connect>

/bin/mkdir /Volumes/installers

/sbin/ping -c 4 192.168.1.147 > /Users/admin/Desktop/dropbox/p.txt

/sbin/mount -t smbfs //kimberly:RigUpTown@ssldemo.fortinet.com/installers

/Volumes/installers/ > /Users/admin/Desktop/dropbox/m.txt

/bin/mkdir /Users/admin/Desktop/dropbox/dir

/bin/cp /Volumes/installers/*.log /Users/admin/Desktop/dropbox/dir/.

</script>

</on_connect>

VPN tunnel & script

Delete a network drive after tunnel is disconnected

The script will delete the network drive after the tunnel is disconnected.

<on_disconnect>

/sbin/umount /Volumes/installers

/bin/rm -fr /Users/admin/Desktop/dropbox/*

</script>

</on_disconnect>

Web Security / Web Filter – FortiClient 5.4

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Web Security/Web Filter

Web Security/Web Filter allows you to block, allow, warn, and monitor web traffic based on URL category or custom URL filters. URL categorization is handled by the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN). You can create a custom URL filter exclusion list which overrides the FDN category.

When FortiClient is not registered to FortiGate, you can enable or disable the Web Security feature. You can define what sites are allowed, blocked, or monitored and view violations.

Enable/Disable Web Security

To enable or disable FortiClient Web Security, toggle the Enable/Disable link in the FortiClient console. Web Security is enabled by default.

Enable/Disable	Select to enable or disable Web Security.
X Violations (In the Last 7 Days)	Select to view Web Security log entries of the violations that have occurred in the last 7 days.
Settings	Select to configure the Web Security profile, exclusion list, and settings, and to view violations.

Web Security profile

You can configure a Web Security profile to allow, block, warn, or monitor web traffic based on website categories and sub-categories. Select the settings icon, then select the site category. Select the action icon, then select the action in the drop-down menu for each category or sub-category.

Web Security exclusion list

Allow	Set the category or sub-category to Allow to allow access.
Block	Set the category or sub-category to Block to block access. The user will receive a Web Page Blocked message in the web browser.
Warn	Set the category or sub-category to Warn to block access. The user will receive a Web Page Blocked message in the web browser. The user can select to proceed or go back to the previous web page.
Monitor	Set the category or sub-category to Monitor to allow access. The site will be logged.

You can select to enable or disable Site Categories in the Web Security settings page. When site categories are disabled, FortiClient is protected by the exclusion list.

Web Security exclusion list

To manage the exclusion list, select the settings icon then select Exclusion List from the menu. You can add websites to the exclusion list and set the permission to allow, block, monitor, or exempt. Use the add icon to add URLs to the exclusion list. If the website is part of a blocked category, an allow permission in the Exclusion List would allow the user to access the specific URL.

Web Security settings

Configure the following settings:

Exclusion List	Select to exclude URLs that are explicitly blocked or allowed. Use the add icon to add URLs and the delete icon to delete URLs from the list. Select a URL and select the edit icon to edit the selection.
URL	Enter a URL or IP address.
Type	Select one of the following pattern types from the drop-down list: l Simple l Wildcard l RegularExpression
Actions	Select one of the following actions from the drop-down list: l Block: Block access to the web site regardless of the URL category or sub-category action. l Allow: Allow access to the web site regardless of the URL category or sub-category action. l Monitor: Allow access to the web site regardless of the URL category or sub-category action. A log message will be generated each time a matching traffic session is established.

Web Security settings

To configure web security settings, select the settings icon then select Settings from the menu.

View violations

Configure the following settings:

Enable Site Categories	Select to enable Site Categories. When site categories are disabled, FortiClient is protected by the exclusion list.
Log all URLs	Select to log all URLs.
Identify user initiated web browsing	Select to identify web browser that is user initiated.

View violations

To view Web Security violations, either select the settings icon then select Violations from the menu, or select X Violations (In the Last 7 Days).

Website	The website name or IP address.
Category	The website sub-category.
Time	The date and time that the website was accessed.
User	The name of the user generating the traffic. Hover the mouse cursor over the column to view the complete entry in the pop-up bubble message.

Web Filter

When FortiClient is registered to a FortiGate/EMS, the Web Security tab will become the Web Filter tab.

The FortiClient Endpoint Control feature enables the site administrator to distribute a Web Filter profile from a FortiGate or add web filtering to an endpoint profile on EMS.

On a FortiGate device, the overall process is as follows:

l Create a Web Filter profile on the FortiGate, l Add the Web Filter profile to the FortiClient Profile on the FortiGate.

On EMS, web filtering is part of the endpoint profile.

Filter

FortiGate

Step 1: Create a Web Filter Profile on the FortiGate

Use the following steps to create a custom Web Filter profile on the FortiGate:

Go to Security Profiles > Web Filter.
To create a new profile, click the create new icon in the toolbar. The New Web FilterProfile page opens.
Configure the following settings:

Name	Enter a name for the Web Filter profile.
Comments	Enter a description in the comments field. (optional)
Inspection Mode	This setting is not applicable to FortiClient.
FortiGuard Categories	Select category and sub-category actions. l In FortiClient5.4.0, the Security Risk category is part of the AntiVirus module. The Local Categories category is not applicable to FortiClient. The Authenticate and Disable actions are not applicable to FortiClient. l When FortiGuard Categories is disabled, FortiClient will be protected by the Exclusion List configured in the URL in the FortiClient profile.
Categories Usage Quota	This setting is not applicable to FortiClient.
Allow users to override blocked categories	This setting is not applicable to FortiClient.
Search Engines
Enforce ‘Safe Search’	Select to enable search engine Safe Search on Google, Yahoo!, Bing, and Yandex.
YouTube Education Filter	Select to enable the YouTube educational filter and enter your filter code. The filter blocks non-educational content as per your YouTube filter code.
Log all search keywords	This setting is not applicable to FortiClient.
Static URL Filter
Block invalid URLs	This setting is not applicable to FortiClient.
URL Filter	Select to enable URL filter. Select Create New to add a URL to the list. For Type, select one of Simple, Reg. Expression, or Wildcard. For Action, select one of Exempt, Block, Allow, or Monitor. For Status, select either Enable or Disable. FortiClient does not support the Exempt action. Any URLs in the URL filter with an exempt action will be added to the FortiClient Exclusion List with an allow action.
Block malicious URLs discovered by FortiSandbox	Select to block URLs that have been marked as malicious by FortiSandbox. A FortiSandbox device or cloud must be configured.

Filter

Web Content

Filter

This setting is not applicable to FortiClient.

Rating Options

These settings are not applicable to FortiClient.

Proxy Options

These settings are not applicable to FortiClient.

Select OK to save the profile.

Step 2: Add the Web Filter profile to the FortiClient Profile

Go to Security Profiles > FortiClient Profiles.
Select the FortiClient Profile then select Edit. The Edit FortiClient Profile page is displayed.
Enable Web Filter, then select the Web Filter profile from the drop-down list.
Optionally, select to enable Client Side when On-Net.
Select Apply to save the profile.

The FortiGate will send the FortiClient Profile configuration update to registered clients.

The Web Filtering module is now available in FortiClient.

EMS

To add web filtering to an endpoint profile:

Go to Endpoint Profiles and either select a profile to edit, or create a new profile.
Select the Web Filter
Select the on/off button to add web filtering to the profile.
Adjust the web filter settings as required, then select Save to save your changes.

End Point Management

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Endpoint Management

The purpose of this section is to provide basic instructions on how to configure, deploy, and manage FortiClient configurations from your FortiGate device or EMS.

Configure endpoint management

With FortiClient 5.4 and newer, configuration and management of endpoints can be handled by a FortiGate device or FortiClient EMS.

You can configure your FortiGate device or EMS to discover new devices on the network, enforce FortiClient registration, and deploy pre-configured profiles to connected devices. Multiple profiles can be configured.

The FortiClient profile consists of the following sections:

Antivirus Protection l Web Category Filtering

You can select the web filtering security profile to associate with the FortiClient profile. You can also select to enable Web Filtering when the client is protected by the FortiGate/EMS (On-Net).

Select to enable client VPN provisioning. You can specify the VPN name, type, gateway and other settings the client will use to connect to your FortiGate device via the VPN connection. Two-factor authentication is configured in the FortiGate VPN configuration.

Application Firewall

You can select the application control sensor to associate with the FortiClient profile.

Endpoint Vulnerability on Client

You can select to scan daily, weekly or monthly. You can also select to scan the client after registration with your FortiGate device. Vulnerability Scan must be enabled via the CLI in order for it to be displayed in the FortiClient Profile.

Upload logs to FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager

You can select to use the same IP address as the FortiGate device or specify a different device IP address. You can specify the frequency of the log upload. FortiClient must be registered to FortiGate to upload logs to FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager.

Use FortiManager for client software/signature update

Select to enable this feature and enter the IP address of your FortiManager device. You can select to failover over to the FortiGuard Distribution Network (FDN) when the FortiManager is not available.

Dashboard Banner

You can select to display or hide the FortiClient advertisement banner. FortiClient ads are downloaded from the FortiGuard Distribution Servers.

Select if profile details may be displayed before endpoint control registration is completed.

Client-based Logging when On-Net

Select to enable client-based logging when protected by the FortiGate/EMS (On-Net).

See the FortiOS Handbook or the FortiClient EMS Administration Guide for more information on configuring your device, .

FortiGate

Configure endpoint management on the FortiGate device:

Enable device management and broadcast discovery messages.
1. Go to Network > Interfaces, select the applicable interface, then select Edit in the toolbar.
2. On the Edit Interface page you can select to enable Detect and Identify Devices.
3. To enable Broadcast Discovery Messages (optional) you must first enable FCT-Access under Administrative Access.
4. Select OK to save the setting.

Broadcast Discovery Messages is an optional configuration. When enabled, the FortiGate will broadcast messages to your network, allowing client connections to discover the FortiGate for FortiClient registration. Without this feature enabled, the user will enter the IP address or URL of the FortiGate to complete registration.

Configure the following settings:

Administrative Access	Select the checkbox for FCT-Access. This option is available for both IPv4 and IPv6 Administrative Access.
Security Mode	Select None or Captive Portal. When selecting Captive Portal, users are forwarded to a captive portal where they need to enter their username and password to authenticate with the FortiGate. You can customize the portal message and specify user groups. This option is available when Addressing mode is set to Manual.
Device Management
Detect and Identify Devices	Select to detect and identify devices on the selected interface.
Broadcast Discovery Messages	Once enabled, the FortiGate unit broadcasts a discovery message that includes the IP address of the interface and listening port number to the local network. All PCs running FortiClient on that network listen for this discovery message. This option is available when FCT-Access is enabled.

When configuring FortiClient access on an internal interface, you can select to send users to a captive portal.

Security Mode	Select Captive Portal from the drop-down list
Authentication Portal	Select either Local or External. When selecting External, you can specify the link path.
User Groups	Select user groups from the drop-down list. FortiClient does not support nested groups in FortiOS.
Exempt List	Select an exempt list from the drop-down list.
Customize Portal Messages	Enable and select the edit icon to edit the portal replacement message.

Configure the FortiClient profile:

To configure the FortiClient profile, go to Security Profiles > FortiClient Profiles. You can edit the default profile or create a new FortiClient profile.
Configure the following settings:

Toolbar Options	FortiClient Profile page Select Create New to create a new FortiClient profile. Select a profile in the list and select Edit to edit the FortiClient Profile. Select a profile in the list and select Delete to delete the FortiClient Profile. Edit FortiClient Profile page Select the create new icon to create a new FortiClient profile. Select the clone icon to create a clone of an existing FortiClient profile. Select the view list icon to view FortiClient profiles and assignment.
Profile Name	When editing the default profile, the name cannot be changed. When creating a new FortiClient profile, XSS vulnerability characters are not allowed. Enter a name for the new FortiClient profile.
Comments	Enter a profile description. (optional)
Assign to Profile To:	l Device Groups: Select device groups in the drop-down list. Use the add icon to assign multiple device groups to the FortiClient profile, for example Mac and Windows PC. l User Groups: Select user groups in the drop-down list. l Users: Select users in the drop-down list. l Source Address: Select source addresses. These options are only available when creating a new FortiClient profile. You can assign the profile to user groups and users when using Active Directory authentication or RADIUS authentication for VPN. FortiClient does not support nested groups in FortiOS.
On-Net Detection By Address	Select addresses from the drop-down list to enable On-Net detection on them.
Security
AntiVirus	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature.
Web Filter	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature. When enabled, you can select a web filter profile in the drop-down list. Select the checkbox to disable web category filtering on the client when protected by the FortiGate (On-net).
Application Firewall	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature. When enabled, you can select an application control sensor in the dropdown list.
VPN	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature. Select the checkbox for Client VPN Provisioning. When enabled, you can configure multiple IPsec VPN and SSL VPN connections. Use the add icon to add additional VPN connections. Enter the VPN name, type, remote gateway, and authentication method information. Select the checkbox to auto connect to a VPN when the client is Off-Net. Select a VPN from the drop-down list.
Advanced
Install CA Certificates	Select to install CA certificates.
Disable Unregister Option	Select to disable the option of unregistering from the FortiGate.
Upload Logs to FortiAnalyzer	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature. When enabled, you can select to use the same FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager used by the FortiGate or select Specify to enter a different device IP address. You can set the schedule to hourly or daily. The FortiClient upload logs to the FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager only when it is able to connect to the device on the specified IP address. FortiClient must be registered to FortiGate to upload logs to FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager. When upgrading from FortiOS 5.2 to 5.4, a FortiClient 5.4 license must be applied against the FortiGate for this option to be available in the FortiClient Profile. Optionally, you can enable this setting in the FortiOS CLI.
FortiManager updates	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature. When enabled, you can specify the IP address of the FortiManager. Select the checkbox to failover to the FortiGuard Distribution Network when the FortiManager is not available.
Dashboard Banner	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature.
Client-based Logging when	Toggle the button on or off to enable or disable this feature.

Select Apply to save the FortiClient profile setting.

For information on configuring firewall policies for Endpoint Management, see the FortiOS Handbook -The Complete Guide forFortiOS.

Configure firewall policies (Optional):

To configure a firewall policy for Endpoint Management, go to Policy & Objects > IPv4 Policy and select Create New in the toolbar. The New Policy window is displayed.
Configure the policy as required. Select the source user(s) and source device types from the drop-down list.
Toggle Compliant with FortiClient Profile to ON. Users will be redirected (via a web browser) to a dedicated portal where they can download the client. Once registered to the FortiGate, the FortiClient profile will be assigned.
Select OK to save the rule.

After the FortiGate configuration has been completed, you can proceed with FortiClient configuration. Configure your Windows PC on the corporate network with the default gateway set to the IP address of the FortiGate.

FortiClient endpoint network topologies

The following FortiClient Profile topologies are supported:

Client is directly connected to FortiGate; either to a physical port, switch port or WiFi SSID.

This topology supports client registration, configuration sync, and FortiClient profile enforcement.

Client is connected to FortiGate, but is behind a router or NAT device. This topology supports client registration and configuration sync.
Client is connected to FortiGate across a VPN connection.

This topology supports client registration, configuration sync, and FortiClient profile enforcement.

Network topologies

Configure FortiClient for endpoint management:

Download and install the FortiClient software.

Open a web browser from your workstation and attempt to open a web page, the web page will be directed to the NAC Download Portal. Follow the instructions in the portal to download and install FortiClient.

To allow users to download FortiClient, you must enable this setting in the SSL VPN Portal on your FortiGate device. To enable this feature, go to VPN > SSL-VPN Portals and select Create New in the toolbar.

To configure NAC download portal endpoint control replacement messages, go to

System > Replacement Message. Select Extended View in the toolbar to display Endpoint Control replacement messages for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and other.

After FortiClient completes installation, FortiClient will automatically launch and search for a FortiGate device for registration.

There are four ways that the FortiClient/FortiGate communication is initiated:

l FortiClient will attempt to connect to the default gateway IP address; l FortiClient will attempt endpoint control registration over VPN (if configured on the FortiGate); l FortiClient will attempt to connect to a remembered FortiGate; l FortiClient will attempt to connect to a redundant FortiGate.

FortiClient will search for available FortiGate devices to complete registration. You can include the option to prompt the user to enter the FortiClient registration key password. Select the RegisterEndpoint button in the FortiClient console to retry the search.

If FortiClient is unable to detect a FortiGate device, enter the IP address or URL of the device and select the

Go icon. When FortiClient locates the FortiGate, you will be prompted to confirm the registration. Select the Accept button to complete registration. Upon successful registration, the FortiGate will send the FortiClient profile configuration.

Deploy the FortiClient profile from the FortiGate device.

The FortiGate will deploy the FortiClient profile after registration is complete. This FortiClient profile will permit traffic through the FortiGate. A system tray bubble message will be displayed once update is complete.

The FortiClient console will display that it is successfully registered to the FortiGate. The FortiClient profile is installed on FortiClient.

Deploy the FortiClient profile to clients over a VPN connection:

In the FortiClient console, select the RegisterEndpoint Enter the IP address and port number (if required) of the FortiGate’s internal interface and select the Go icon.
Configure an IPsec VPN connection from FortiClient to the management FortiGate. For more information on configuring IPsec VPN see Create a new IPsec VPN connection on page 87.
Connect to the VPN.
You can now search for the FortiGate gateway. For more information see Register FortiClient.
After registration, the client is able to receive the FortiClient profile.

When creating a new FortiClient VPN (IPsec) or SSL VPN tunnel configuration on your

FortiGate device, you must enable Endpoint Registration. See the IPsec VPN for FortiOS and SSL VPN forFortiOS sections of the FortiOS Handbook for more information.

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FortiClient 5.4.0 Administration Guide – Introduction

FortiClient features

FortiClient offers two licensing modes: Standalone mode and Managed mode. It can also be integrated with FortiSandbox.

The following table provides a feature comparison between the standalone client (free version) and the managed client (licensed version).

Standalone Client (Free Version)	Managed Client (Licensed Version)
Installation Options l Complete: All Endpoint Security and VPN components will be installed. l VPN Only: only VPN components (IPsec and SSL) will be installed. l Create a custom FortiClient installer using the FortiClient Configurator tool using the trial mode. In trial mode, all online updates are disabled.	Installation Options l Complete: All Endpoint Security and VPN components will be installed. l VPN Only: only VPN components (IPsec and SSL) will be installed. l Create a custom FortiClient installer using the FortiClient Configurator tool.
Threat Protection l Real-time Antivirus Protection l Antirootkit/Antimalware l Grayware Blocking (Adware/Riskware)	Threat Protection l Real-time Antivirus Protection l Antirootkit/Antimalware l Grayware Blocking (Adware/Riskware) l Cloud Based Behavior Scanning
Web Content l Web Filtering l YouTube Education Filter	Web Content l Web Filtering l YouTube Education Filter

FortiClient features

Standalone Client (Free Version)	Managed Client (Licensed Version)
VPN l SSL VPN l IPsec VPN l Client Certificate Support l X.509 Certificate Support l Elliptical Curve Certificate Support l Two-Factor Authentication	VPN l SSL VPN l IPsec VPN l Client Certificate Support l X.509 Certificate Support l Elliptical Curve Certificate Support l Two-Factor Authentication
Logging l VPN, Antivirus, Web Security, and Update Logging l View logs locally	Logging l VPN, Application Firewall, Antivirus, Web Filter, Update, and Vulnerability Scan Logging l View logs locally
	Application Control l Application Firewall l Block Specific Application Traffic
	Vulnerability Management l Vulnerability Scan l Link to FortiGuard with information on the impact and recommended actions
	Central Management l Centralized Client Management and monitoring l Centralized configuration provisioning and deployment l Enforcement of enterprise security policies.
	Central Logging l Upload logs to a FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager. FortiClient must be registered to FortiGate to upload logs to FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager.

Standalone mode

In standalone mode, FortiClient is not registered to a FortiGate or Enterprise Management Server (EMS). In this mode, FortiClient is free both for private individuals and commercial businesses to use; no license is required. All features and functions are activated.

FortiClient features

Managed mode

Companies with large installations of FortiClient usually need a method to manage their endpoints. This is accomplished by registering each FortiClient to a FortiGate or an Enterprise Management Server (EMS). In this mode, FortiClient licensing is applied to the FortiGate or EMS. No separate license is required on FortiClient itself.

FortiSandbox

FortiSandbox offers the capabilities to analyze new, previously unknown and undetected virus samples in realtime. Files sent to it are scanned first, using similar Antivirus (AV) engine and signatures as are available on the FortiOS and FortiClient. If the file is not detected but is an executable file, it is run in a Microsoft Windows virtual machine (VM) and monitored. The file is given a rating or score based on its activities and behavior in the VM.

FortiClient integration with FortiSandbox allows users to submit files to FortiSandbox for automatic scanning. When configured, FortiClient will send supported files downloaded over the internet to FortiSandbox if they cannot be detected by the local, real-time scanning. Access to the downloaded file can be blocked until the scanning result is returned.

As FortiSandbox receives files for scanning from various sources, it collects and generates AV signatures for such samples. FortiClient periodically downloads the latest AV signatures from the FortiSandbox, and applies them locally to all real-time and on-demand AV scanning.

For more information, see the FortiSandbox Administration Guide, available in the Fortinet Document Library.

On-Net / Off-Net

The on-net feature requires the use of a FortiGate as a DHCP server. This is usually configured on the same FortiGate that the FortiClient will be registered. When the device that FortiClient is running on has an IP address from the FortiGate’s DHCP server, it is on-net. For any other IP addresses, it is off- net.

There is a new way to configure the on-net feature. On the FortiGate, the DHCP server can be used, or several network subnets can be provided. FortiClient will be on-net if:

l It is registered using EC to the FortiGate, l It belongs to one of the pre-configured on-net subnets, or l It provides the DHCP for on-net properties.

Otherwise, FortiClient will be off-net.

Licensing

Licensing on the FortiGate is based on the number of registered clients. FortiGate 30 series and higher models support ten (10) free managed FortiClient licenses. For additional managed clients, a FortiClient license subscription must be purchased. The maximum number of managed clients varies per device model.

The VPN on-net, off-net feature in Endpoint Control will be activated only when the FortiGate, to which FortiClient is registered, is running FortiOS 5.2 or 5.4 with a FortiClient 5.2 or 5.4 license.

FortiGate Client limits

The following table shows client limits per FortiGate model series.

FortiGate Series	Free Registrations	FortiClient License Upgrade
FortiGate/FortiWiFi 30 to 90 series	10	1 year FortiClient license subscription for up to 200 clients
FortiGate 100 to 300 series	10	1 year FortiClient license subscription for up to 600 clients
FortiGate 500 to 800 series, FortiGate VM01, FortiGate VM02	10	1 year FortiClient license subscription for up to 2000 clients
FortiGate 1000 series, FortiGate VM04	10	1 year FortiClient license subscription for up to 8000 clients
FortiGate 3000 to 5000 series, FortiGate VM08	10	1 year FortiClient license subscription for up to 20 000 clients

Installation information

EMS client limits

A newly installed EMS offers 20 000 trial client licenses over a period of 60 days from the day of installation. After the trail period lapses, the number of client licenses will be 10, same as for a new FortiGate to which no FortiClient license has been applied.

A license may be applied to the EMS at any time during or after the trial period. Licenses are available in multiples of 100 seats, with a minimum of 100 seats.

Installation information

The following table lists operating system support and the minimum system requirements.

Operating System Support

Minimum System Requirements

l Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) l Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) l Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) l Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) l Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)

l Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 or later l Microsoft Windows compatible computer with Intel

processor or equivalent

l Compatible operating system and minimum

512MB RAM

l 600MB free hard disk space l Native Microsoft TCP/IP communication protocol l Native Microsoft PPP dialer for dial-up connections l Ethernet NIC for network connections l Wireless adapter for wireless network connections l Adobe Acrobat Reader for documentation l MSI installer 3.0 or later.

l Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 l Microsoft Windows Server 2012 l Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

l Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 or later l Microsoft Windows compatible computer with Intel

processor or equivalent

l Compatible operating system and minimum

512MB RAM

Firmware images and tools

Operating System Support	Minimum System Requirements
l Mac OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion l Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks l Mac OS X v10.10 Yosemite l Mac OS X v10.11 El Capitan	l Apple Mac computer with an Intel processor l 256MB of RAM l 20MB of hard disk drive (HDD) space l TCP/IP communication protocol l Ethernet NIC for network connections l Wireless adapter for wireless network connections

Firmware images and tools

Microsoft Windows

The following files are available in the firmware image file folder:

4.xx.xxxx.exe

Standard installer for Microsoft Windows (32-bit).

4.xx.xxxx.zip
- zip package containing FortiClient.msi and language transforms for Microsoft Windows (32-bit). Some properties of the MSI package can be customized with FortiClient Configurator tool.
4.xx.xxxx_x64.exe

Standard installer for Microsoft Windows (64-bit).

4.xx.xxxx_x64.zip
- zip package containing FortiClient.msi and language transforms for Microsoft Windows (64-bit). Some properties of the MSI package can be customized with FortiClient Configurator tool.
4.xx.xxxx.zip
- zip package containing miscellaneous tools including the FortiClient Configurator tool and VPN Automation files:
OnlineInstaller

This file downloads and installs the latest FortiClient file from the public FDS.

FortiClientConfigurator

An installer repackaging tool that is used to create customized installation packages.

FortiClientVirusCleaner A virus cleaner.
SSLVPNcmdline

Command line SSL VPN client.

SupportUtils

Includes diagnostic, uninstallation, and reinstallation tools.

Language support

VPNAutomation

A VPN automation tool.

When creating a custom FortiClient 5.4 installer using the FortiClient Configurator tool, you can choose which features to install. You can also select to enable or disable software updates, configure SSO, and rebrand FortiClient

Mac OS X

The following files are available in the firmware image file folder:

4.x.xxx_macosx.dmg Standard installer or Mac OS X.
4.x.xxx_macosx.tar

FortiClient includes various utility tools and files to help with installations. The following tools and files are available in the FortiClientTools .tar file:

OnlineInstaller

This file downloads and installs the latest FortiClient file from the public FDS.

FortiClientConfigurator

An installer repackaging tool that is used to create customized installation packages.

RebrandingResources

Rebranding resources used by the FortiClient Configurator tool.

When creating a custom FortiClient 5.4.0 installer using the FortiClient Repackager tool, you can choose to install Everything, VPN Only, or SSO only. You can also select to enable or disable software updates and rebrand

FortiClient.

FortiClient 5.4 cannot use FortiClient version 5.0 licenses. To use FortiClient Configurator, you need to use the FortiClient version 5.4 license file.

Language support

The following table lists FortiClient language support information.

Language	Graphical User Interface	XML Configuration	Documentation
English (United States)	ü	ü	ü
Chinese (Simplified)	ü	–	–
Chinese (Traditional)	ü	–	–

Language support

Language	Graphical User Interface	XML Configuration	Documentation
French (France)	ü	–	–
German	ü	–	–
Japanese	ü	–	–
Korean	ü	–	–
Portuguese (Brazil)	ü	–	–
Spanish (Spain)	ü	–	–