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VPN Install Instructions [Windows]

Modified on: Tue, Oct 31 2023 11:47 AM

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Connect your Windows PC to the Occidental College network from anywhere in the world (or across town) via the Oxy VPN (Virtual Private Network).  This article walks you through the installation of the FortiClient, the VPN client for use at Oxy.  Note: If at all possible, set up FortiClient prior to a large trip where you will absolutely need to connect to the Oxy network, so you can test it from home. 

Steps:

Permission to use VPN:
  1. By default, Oxy employees have VPN access. Students may access it upon request by emailing the helpdesk@oxy.edu
Installation:
  1. Download the FortiClient software onto the device(s) that you will need access:
    1. Open https://forticlient.com/downloads/ in a web browser
    2. Select the appropriate “Windows” download in the “FortiClient VPN” section. Most newer systems will be “Download for Windows 64”
  2. If the Wizard does not run automatically, locate and run the FortiClient Setup Wizard which you downloaded.
  3. Please determine whether you want VPN only or VPN and Antivirus to be installed:
    • If you are installing this on an Oxy machine or if you already have an antivirus that you are happy with, select “VPN Only”.
    • If you are installing on a personal (non-Oxy) machine, and you want to use Fortinet’s antivirus product, install “Complete”.
  4. Follow the installation instructions.  It may require you to restart your system before finishing the installation.
  5. Wait for the installation to complete.  When it is finished, it will open the FortiClient.
Setup and Connection:
  1. Open FortiClient by double-clicking on the FortiClient shield icon in the right side of the system tray, if it’s not already open
  2. Select the “Remote Access” sidebar menu item, if it is not already selected
  3. Click on “Configure VPN”
  4. Make sure “SSL VPN” tab is selected at the top (it should be the default)
  5. Enter these values in the New VPN Connection form
    • Connection Name: Oxy VPN
    • Description: may be left blank
    • Remote Gateway: vpn.oxy.edu
    • Authentication: Click customize port and enter "443"
    • Authentication: Click "Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for VPN Tunnel"
    • Click Save, then click Close.
  6. Click "SAML Login" then enter, you will be asked to enter your full oxy email address.
  7. To disconnect, right click on the Fortinet icon in the system tray at bottom right of your screen, and select “Disconnect”.
  8. To make subsequent connections:
    1. Right click the FortiClient icon
    2. Select Connect to “Oxy VPN“
    3. Enter your \\oxynet.oxy.edu username and Password and press connect

Mount Shared Network Drives After VPN connection

After you have connected to the VPN service, you will need to manually load the G:, H: drives as they would not be mounted when you turn your PC on off campus. To do this please follow these steps. Additional walk-through guide on Mounting OXY network Drives manually.

Windows 10
  1. Right-click Start
  2. Select Run
  3. Type \\oxynet\netlogon\sayhola
  4. press “Ok” and your network drives are now loaded/mounted
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