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All three [[VPN]] types (SSL VPN, IKEv2 VPN, and Clientless SSL VPN) are available for Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and higher.  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 SSL VPN Option on Mac OS X==
This option works best on Mac OS X versions below 10.11 (El Capitan).

===Setup the CAEDM SSL VPN on Mac OS X===
#Using your web browser, go to '''https://vpn.et.byu.edu'''
#*''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.
#In the blue '''Please login''' box, enter your username and password
#Click '''Login'''
#In the '''FortiClient Download''' box, click '''FortiClient Mac'''
#*''NOTE'': You can alternatively download the FortiClient for Mac from https://www.forticlient.com.
#Run the client installer you just downloaded.  The install process will:
##Unpack the installer
##Run a virus scan
##Present you will a license agreement, which you will have to accept to continue
##Prompt for Complete or VPN only install; choose the '''VPN Only''' button
##Prompt for an install location; accept the default
##Prompt to confirm your previous settings and continue the install
##Install 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
##Prompt to finish the install; Click '''Finish'''
#Open the FortiClient either from the Spotlight, or from the '''FortiClient''' icon in the menu bar.
#Click '''Configure VPN'''
#Click the '''SSL-VPN''' button at the top, if it is not already selected
#In the '''Connection Name''' field, enter <code>CAEDM SSL VPN</code>
#In '''Remote Gateway''', type in <code>vpn.et.byu.edu</code>
#Click '''Apply''', and then click '''Close'''

===To connect to the CAEDM SSL VPN===
#Open the '''FortiClient''' application, either from your menu bar if FortiClient was automatically started, or from the Spotlight
#Select the '''CAEDM SSL VPN''' connection, if it is not already selected
#Enter your '''Username''' and '''Password''' in the appropriate fields
#Click '''Connect'''

===To disconnect from the CAEDM SSL VPN===
#Click on the '''FortiClient''' icon on your task bar.
#Click '''Disconnect'''.

==Using the IKEv2 VPN Option on Mac OS X==

===Setup the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN on MacOS (above 10.11)===
Beginning with MacOS 10.11 (El Capitan), Apple has provided IKEv2 VPN support built-in to MacOS. The following instructions were based on MacOS 10.13 (High Sierra), but should be similar for 10.11 (El Capitan) and 10.12 (Sierra).

Screenshots are available after the instructions (click to view full size).

#Open System Preferences, and click on Network. Click the plus icon in the bottom left of the Network Preferences window. 
#Select VPN under Interface.
#Select IKEv2 under VPN Type.
#Type a description for the VPN in the Service Name box (for example, CAEDM IKEv2 VPN).
#Click create.
#Enter vpn.et.byu.edu for Server Address and Remote ID.
#Click Authentication Settings.
#Select Username in the drop-down menu.
#Type your CAEDM username and password in their respective text boxes.
#Click OK.
#Click Connect.

At this point, you should be successfully connected to the CAEDM VPN!

[[File:Macos_ikev2_step1.png|200px|Steps 1-5]][[File:Macos_ikev2_step2.png|225px|Steps 6-7]][[File:Macos_ikev2_step3.png|225px|Steps 8-11]][[File:Macos_ikev2_step4.png|225px|Success!]]


===Setup the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN on Mac OS X (below 10.11)===
Apple has yet to release official IKEv2 support for Mac OS X.  While the strongSwan IKEv2 client works, you must change your Network Location each time you connect or disconnect with the VPN.  Otherwise OS X will ignore settings provided by the VPN, and be unable to find other computers.  For this reason, the [[VPN Instructions for Mac OS X#Using the SSL VPN Option on Mac OS X (preferred)|SSL VPN]] client is easier to use when using a Mac.  If the [[VPN Instructions for Mac OS X#Using the SSL VPN Option on Mac OS X (preferred)|SSL VPN]] does not work for you, or if you would still like to use the IKEv2 VPN instead, the instructions are as follows:

''NOTE'': The following instructions are based on OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and 10.10 (Yosemite).  Other versions of OS X may vary.
#Download the '''strongSwan''' client zip file from http://download.strongswan.org/osx/strongswan-5.3.0-1.app.zip
#Double click the '''strongswan-5.3.0-1.app.zip''' file you just downloaded.  This will extract the archive in the current folder
#Drag the '''strongSwan''' application to your '''Applications''' folder
#Double click the '''strongSwan''' application
#Confirm that you want to open an application downloaded from the Internet by clicking '''Open'''
#*''NOTE'': You will now have a light-gray swan icon in your menu bar.  This will be the only indication strongSwan is running.
#Click on the light-gray '''strongSwan''' icon in the menu bar, and click '''Add Connection...'''
#In the '''Connection name''' field, enter <code>CAEDM IKEv2 VPN</code>
#In the '''Authentication''' selector, choose ''IKEv2 EAP''
#In the '''Server address''' field, enter <code>vpn.et.byu.edu</code>
#In the '''Username''' field, enter your CAEDM username
#Open up the '''System Preferences''' application
#Select '''Network'''
#Unlock the settings by clicking on the padlock icon on the left side
#In the '''Authenticate''' dialog, enter your password for your computer, and click '''Unlock'''
#In the '''Location''' field, select ''Edit Locations''
#Click the '''+''' button, and in the new entry type <code>CAEDM IKEv2 VPN Location</code>
#Click '''Done'''.  The '''Location''' field should now say '''CAEDM IKEv2 VPN Location'''
#Click the '''Advanced...''' button at the bottom of the '''Network''' settings window
#Click the '''DNS''' tab
#Under the '''DNS Servers''' box, click the '''+''' button
#In the new entry, type <code>128.187.48.2</code>
#Under the '''DNS Servers''' box, click the '''+''' button again
#In the new entry, type <code>128.187.56.2</code>
#Click '''OK'''
#Click '''Apply''' at the bottom of the '''Network''' window
#Close the '''Network''' window by clicking on the red dot in the upper left corner
#Click the '''Apple''' icon in the menu bar
#Point to '''Location''', and click '''Automatic'''

===To connect to the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN===
#Start the '''strongSwan''' app from the Spotlight (if it isn't already running)
#Click on the light-gray '''strongSwan''' icon in the menu bar
#Point to '''CAEDM IKEv2 VPN''', and click on '''Connect'''
#In the '''Password required''' dialog that pops up, enter your CAEDM password, and click '''OK'''
#*''NOTE'': When the light-gray strongSwan icon in the menu bar changes to black, you are connected to the VPN.  But, you must change the Network Location, or you will be unable to connect to other computers.
#Click the '''Apple''' icon in the menu bar
#Point to '''Location''', and click '''CAEDM IKEv2 VPN Location'''
You are now connected to the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN.

===To disconnect from the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN===
#Click on the '''strongSwan''' icon in the menu bar
#Point to '''CAEDM IKEv2 VPN''', and click '''Disconnect'''
#*''NOTE'': When the black strongSwan icon in the menu bar changes to light-gray, you are disconnect from the VPN.  But you must change the Network Location back to Automatic, or you will be unable to connect to other computers.
#Click the '''Apple''' icon in the menu bar
#Point to '''Location''', and click '''Automatic'''
You are now disconnected from the CAEDM IKEv2 VPN
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