SIUE Work from Home VPN - Mac OS
This article explains how to download and setup the FortiClient VPN at SIUE.
Download and Install the FortiClient Software
Download the FortiClient VPN software for Mac OS.
Double click the FortiClientInstaller and Open the application for installation.
FortiClient will start a download of the full install.
Once the download is complete, click the Install button.
Click Continue button to advance the install.
Agree to the software license agreement.
Choose the destination for install and click Continue.
Click the Install button to install the FortiClient.
You may be prompted to enter your Mac OS computer username/password or use Touch ID.
Allow the FortiTray to add VPN Configurations.
You can then Close the FortiClient Installer when successful.
Next look in your Toolbar for the FortiTray Icon and Open FortiClient Console
Check the I acknowledge checkbox and click the I accept button.
Click the Configure VPN text to open the settings options.
Add a Connection Name: SIUE Work From Home VPN
and Remote Gateway: https://workfromhome.siue.edu
Also check Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel
and check Use external browser.
Then click the Save button.
Connect using the FortiClient VPN software
You can now click Connect to start the FortiClient VPN connection.
Your web browser will launch and prompt you to login. Please enter your eid@siue.edu and password.
You will also be prompted for MFA and need to approve the request.
Once login is complete you should see a screen like below.
You can return to the FortiClient console window to see the VPN is Connected.
Now you can start your application to connect to the SIUE on campus computers as needed.
Connect to On-Campus Windows computer via Remote Desktop
You can use the Windows App on Mac OS to connect to a Windows computer at SIUE.
Download the Microsoft Windows Application from the Mac App Store.
Open the Windows Application on your Mac and click the + to Add PC new connection.
Enter <eid>.desktop.siue.edu under PC name: (Replace <eid> with your username.)
Click Add button to add your connection to the Windows App.
Double click on the eid.desktop.siue.edu Saved PC to launch the remote connection.
You will be prompted to enter your Username and Password.
You may need to click Continue on the certificate warning.
Connect to On-Campus Mac OS computer via Screen Sharing
Open the Screen Sharing application on your Mac OS computer.
Click the + (Plus) button in the upper right corner to add a new connection.
Enter <eid>.desktop.siue.edu under Connect To: (Replace <eid> with your username.)
Click Connect and enter your User Name and Password.
You should now be able to control your Mac OS computer remotely