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Description A FortiMobile SSL-VPN app is available from the
Apple iTunes Store Solution
Components
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iPhone or iPod touch running iPhone OS 3.0 or higher
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FortiMobile SSL-VPN app
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FortiGate running FortiOS 4.2 or higher (see note below about patch releases)
Steps
or Commands
As
with all VPN clients, the client software must be installed on the client
device and the remote host (FortiGate) must be configured to accept the VPN
session.
1.
The FortiMobile VPN-SSL client is available for free from the Apple iTunes
app store. The fastest way to locate the app is to search for the term
"fortimobile" (in the field identified with a magnifying glass
icon). The iTunes application itself is available for free download at:
2.
The FortiGate device must be configured to accept the VPN session. Details on
how to configure this are available from the followingresources on the technical documentation site:
Q:
The iTunes app store description indicates that this application works with
FortiOS 4.2. Are there any interim updates to 4.0 or 4.1 that can be used?
A:
Yes, 4.1.3 and 4.0.5 contain the necessary updates to support this app. The
update relates to cookie handling associated with the iPhone and iPod touch
OS.
Q:
Does this app work with the iPhone email IMAP client?
A:
No, the FortiMobile SSL-VPN app only works with web mode due to the iPhone OS.
Q:
Must I be an iTunes customer in Canada or the US to download this app?
A: No. Distribution expanded worldwide end of February 2010.
