FortiClient
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Description

 

This article describes limitations and features in FortiClient 6.2 onwards.

See the release notes for further information.

 

Scope

 

FortiClient 6.2 and above.

Solution

 

Free FortiClient for 6.2:

 

  • This will be a free VPN only installer with basic VPN features. AV and other features are no longer present.

 

Feature overview:

  • Basic IPSec & SSLVPN (pre-shared key & cert based authentication).
  • Split Tunnel.
  • 2-factor authentication using FortiToken.

Tickets can be reported by customers for VPN issues with a FortiGate serial number managed by the FortiOS team. The customer should be informed about how there is no technical Support for a free FortiClient.
The issue will be investigated from the FortiOS side, but if the problem is found with the client side, the user must be informed to upgrade to a paid version for support to be provided.


*THERE IS NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A FREE CLIENT FROM ANY SUPPORT TEAM.

Features not supported with Free FortiClient:

 

  • IKEv2 support.
  • VPN auto-connect/always-up.
  • on-net/off-net.
  • VPN before logon.