FortiClient VPN - Android SSL Configuration from China
Guide to install and configure FortiClient VPN on an Android device
FortiClient VPN - Android SSL Configuration from China
VPN Registration
You must first register to use the VPN Service, if you haven't already you can register here : VPN Registration
As China is such a large country we have created two VPN connection points to help improve performance. Which one you should use will depend on where you are located within China but general advice is to connect to the one that is geographically closest:
| Server | Region | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 47.112.118.73 | Shenzhen | China South |
| 182.92.210.105 | Beijing | China North |
We recommend that you create two connections in Forticlient VPN and then try both to see which gives the best performance.
VPN Installation and Configuration
The following guide will lead you through installing and configuring the FortiClient VPN on your Android device.
- Open the Play store on your Android Device
- Search for FortiClient VPN
- Tap Install
- Once the installation is complete tap Open
- On the Welcome message, tap OK
- On the FortiClient VPN permissions screen, tap OK
- On the FortiClient VPN permissions screen, tap Allow
- Enter the name of the connection "VPN@Ed - SSL China South"
- Tick the "SSL VPN" option and tap Create
- Enter the SSL VPN Details:
- Server: 47.112.118.73
- Port: 8443
Leave all other details as defaults
Note: There is no save button, the details are saved automatically
Now create a second VPN connection for China North by clicking on the menu to the right of the 'FortiClient VPN' title (3 horizontal lines).
Select 'VPN' to return to the home screen
Click on the '+ New VPN' option to add an new connection
Repeat steps 8 - 10 above but using the following values
- VPN Name VPN@Ed - SSL China North
- Server 182.92.210.105
- Port 8443
To connect to the VPN
- Tap on the Menu (3 horizontal lines in the top right corner)
- Tap VPN
- Tap on the connection under VPN Tunnels - select the bext connection based on yur location
- Tap Connect
- Enter your username (uun) and VPN password (separate from normal password), tap on Login
- On the Connection Request screen tap OK
You should now be connected to the University network
Troubleshooting
If you are having problems connecting once you have setup your new VPN connection then check the troubleshooting and common issues page for some suggestions.
This guide was developed using Android One V10 but the steps should be the same for other version.