ArchLinux - Setting Up Fortinet SSL VPN



Install ppp, openfortivpn and networkmanager's fortinet plugin package: sudo pacman -Syu ppp openfortivpn networkmanager-fortisslvpn

Get certificate digest by running: sudo openfortivpn <IP Address>:<Port> --username=<username>

Enable kernel module: modprobe ppp_generic

Reconnect with openfortivpn: sudo openfortivpn <IP Address>:<Port> --username=<username> --trusted-cert <certificate digest>

Now you can connect to the VPN by creating a new Fortinet SSLVPN (fortisslvpn) connection:

Enter the Gateway in the format <IP Address>:<Port>

Your username and password

Finally click "Advanced" and enter the certificate digest into Trusted certificate field

References

ArchLinux PPP

Openfortivpn