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To log into the secure Fredonia Client VPN Service

1. Using the web browser on your computer, browse to the URL https://vpn.fredonia.edu

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2. When you are prompted for your eServices I.D. and password:

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  1. Select from the Fredonia VPN client service drop down the Mac software installation package to download the forticlient-mac-fredonia.dmg installation package. 
    NOTE: This software installation package is for Mac OS X operating systems. Android and iOS users will need to install this client directly from their app stores. 
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  2. Next, find the forticlient-mac-fredonia.dmg installation package and double click the Application file to run the installation. 
    NOTE: You will need local administrative priviledges privileges on the computer you are installing the Fredonia forticlient-mac-fredonia.dmg installation package on.
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  3. Double click the Install icon, then click Continue.
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  4. Check that you have read and accept the License Agreement and click Next.

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  5. Click Install.
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  6. Enter your local administrative credentials.
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  7. Once the setup is complete, Find the FortiClient application and double click on it to open it.
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  8. Log in the Fredonia VPN by entering your eServices User I.D. and password then selecting Connect.
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  9. Find the Screen Sharing application and double click on it to open it. (To preform a Spotlight Search press command+space)
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  10. Enter the address of the computer you are connecting to
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  11. Enter in you eServices credntials credentials and click connect.
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If you are connecting from your Mac to a Windows machine, follow these steps:

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Download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 from the App Store

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Launch the application and click the + button to add a shortcut to your windows machine

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Username: ad\e-services username
Password: Your normal e-services password
Security: change to "Allow server to choose the type of security"

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