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How to Setup Windows IPSEC Forticlient

Download and install the Forticlient installer available here: FortiClientOnlineInstaller_5.4.0.0780.exe
Once the Forticlient installer is complete you must import the config file which is linked here (You must call REMC1 SupportNet to download the config file): /wiki/spaces/NET/pages/16909201
You MUST DELETE THIS CONFIG FILE WHEN DONE. It contains a preshared key. If its leaked the ipsec tunnel will not be secure and will need to be changed.
Once the Forticlient is installed Start it up. You will find it in your start menu->All Programs->Forticlient
Once started go to file->settings click restore button and select the config file you downloaded above then click the OK button until you're back at the Forticlient login screen.
Now to connect Select Finlandia from the drop down in the center of the window.
Fill in your user/pass (for user JUST USE THE USERNAME PART NOT FQDN) for connecting to the VPN (this user/pass is the same user and password you log into your work computer).
Click Connect. It will show you as connected shortly and minimize the window.
NOTE: All your internet traffic will now flow over this VPN so disconnect the client immediately when you are done.

Under Control-Panel -> Go to Networking then click the plus sign in the bottom left of the window
In the drop down select vpn
Select Cisco VPN as the VPN type.
For the settings the Address is : 208.68.27.16
Fill in your user/pass for connecting to the VPN (for user JUST USE THE USERNAME PART NOT FQDN) (this user/pass is the same user and password you log into your work computer).
Now click the Authentication Settings box. A new window pops up.
The Group Name is: FinlandiaVpnClient
Secret: The shared secret is known by REMC1 support and obtainable from REMC1 Staff
Click the OK button (after entering in the Shared Secret and Group Name.
Now at this window (the main vpn config window) OPTIONAL: Click Show VPN Status in Menu Bar. (This box will then appear on your top menu bar close to the clock and look like a box with five vertical lines as of OSX 10.4 to 10.10).
Click apply (making sure your Account name and Password are typed in).
Now to connect either select the VPN from the drop down box (if you checked the option "Show VPN status in Menu Bar) OR Go to settings->Networking->click on the vpn in the left pane and then in the right pane select connect.

ON the IOS/Iphone device go to Settings->General->VPN
Click "Add VPN Configuration" at the bottom of this screen
Select IPsec at the top
For description type whatever you want (Finlandia etc..etc..)
Server: 208.68.27.16
Account: (for user JUST USE THE USERNAME PART NOT FQDN)(this user/pass is the same user and password you log into your work computer)
Password: Same password you use to log into your work computer
Group Name: FinlandiaVpnClient
Secret: The shared secret is known by REMC1 support and obtainable from REMC1 Staff
IMPORTANT: CLICK SAVE VPN CONFIGURATION at the bottom of this window. Anytime you make changes you MUST CLICK THIS BUTTON or all settings are lost.
Now after clicking save changes you'll be back at the main vpn list.

Go to Settings. You'll now see a new VPN option in the list under Personal Hotspot. Select VPN
On this new screen click on the vpn you just created and click the toggle switch at the top right of the screen. Wait till status changes from Connecting to Connected. A VPN icon will appear in the top left of your iphone screen (next to the wireless signal bars) indicating that you are connected.
When you are done DISCONNECT by following the connect instructions above and hit the toggle switch again flipping it to the OFF position. The VPN icon at the top of your screen will disappear. If you have trouble call the REMC1 Helpdesk for help.

Cause: as long as the subnets that you are trying to access over the vpn are not part of the LAN you're connecting from they will route over the VPN along with ALL YOUR INTERNET TRAFFIC.
I have run into hotel networks that conflict with the VPN network such as at Shanty Creek where their LAN was 10.20.X and the subnet I was trying to reach over the VPN was 10.20.150.0. This didn't work and I had to tether to my iphone and then connect the vpn over that since the addresses I was accessing over the VPN conflicted/overlapped with the addresses on the Guest Network at the hotel.