VPN Instructions for Windows 7

All three VPN types (IKEv2 VPN, SSL VPN, and Clientless SSL VPN) are available on Windows 7. The following instructions will help you create and use the VPN option of your choice. For more information on the VPN types, see VPN.

Using the IKEV2 VPN Option (preferred)

Setup the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN on Windows 7

The following steps will create the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN connection on Windows 7:

1. Click the Network icon in the system tray
2. On the bottom of the box that pops up, click Open Network and Sharing Center
3. Click Set up a new connection or network from list of options.
   
4. Select Connect to a workplace
   
5. Click the Next button.
6. Select Use My Internet Connection
7. Click the Next button.
8. In the Internet Address field, type vpn.et.byu.edu
9. In the Destination Name field, type CAEDM IKEv2 VPN
10. Select Don't connect now; just set it up so I can connect later
11. Click the Next button.
12. Enter your CAEDM username and password into the appropriate fields.
13. Click the Create button.
14. Click the Close button.
15. Click the Network icon in the system tray again.
16. Right click CAEDM IKEv2 VPN, and click Properties in the pop menu.
17. Click on the Security tab.
18. In the Type of VPN field choose IKEv2.
19. Click OK at the bottom of the dialog.
20. If any dialogs remain open, click the OK or Close buttons until all dialogs are closed.

The CAEDM IKEv2 VPN connection is now ready to use.

To connect to the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN on Windows 7

1. Click the Network button in the system tray.
2. Click CAEDM IKEv2 VPN in the list.
3. Click the Connect button when it appears.
4. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields.
5. Click the Connect button.

You are now connected to the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN.

To disconnect from the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN on Windows 7

1. Click the Network button in the system tray.
2. Click CAEDM IKEv2 VPN in the list.
3. Click the Disconnect button when it appears.

You are now disconnected from the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN.

Using the CAEDM SSL VPN Option on Windows 7

Setup the CAEDM SSL VPN on Windows 7

1. Using your web browser, go to "https://vpn.et.byu.edu"
2. Login to the blue Please Login screen.
   • NOTE: If you get an orange login screen, then you have entered the wrong address and you will not be able to login. Try again with the exact address listed above.
3. Download the FortiClient installer for Windows from the list of downloads.
   • NOTE: You can alternatively download the FortiClient from www.forticlient.com.
4. Run the client installer you just downloaded. The install process will:
   1. Unpack the installer,
   2. Run a virus scan,
   3. Present you will a license agreement, which you will have to accept to continue,
   4. Prompt for Complete or VPN only install; click the VPN Only button,
   5. Prompt for an install location; accept the default,
   6. Prompt to confirm your previous selections
   7. Continue installing the client.
      • NOTE: The installer will create a new "fortissl" adapter in your list of network connections. Do not change or remove the fortissl adapter, or the SSL VPN will not work.
   8. Prompt to finish the install; Click Finish.
5. Open the FortiClient either from the Start Menu, or from the system tray.
6. Click Configure VPN.
7. Select the SSL-VPN button at the top, if it is not already selected.
8. In Connection Name, enter CAEDM SSL VPN.
9. Enter a description of your choosing.
10. In Remote Gateway, enter vpn.et.byu.edu
11. Click Apply, and then click Close

To connect to the CAEDM SSL VPN

1. Open the FortiClient application, either from Start Menu, or from your task bar.
2. Select the CAEDM SSL VPN connection, if it is not already selected.
3. Enter your username and password, if necessary.
4. Click Connect.
5. If you are connecting for the first time, you may be prompted to Set Network Location. If so, select Work Network, and click Close.

You are now connected to the CAEDM SSL VPN.

To disconnect from the CAEDM SSL VPN

1. Click on the FortiClient icon on your task bar.
2. Click Disconnect.