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ArchLinux - Setting Up Fortinet SSL VPN

  1. Install ppp, openfortivpn and networkmanager's fortinet plugin package: sudo pacman -Syu ppp openfortivpn networkmanager-fortisslvpn
  2. Get certificate digest by running: sudo openfortivpn <IP Address>:<Port> --username=<username>
  3. Enable kernel module: modprobe ppp_generic
  4. Reconnect with openfortivpn: sudo openfortivpn <IP Address>:<Port> --username=<username> --trusted-cert <certificate digest>
  5. 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

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