SSL-VPN-NYCU Information Technology Service Center

SSL-VPN

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Update Date：2025-01-17
Units：Center for Information Technology Services

Service Introduction

In response to information security considerations, certain on-campus resources such as administrative systems and campus-licensed software are restricted for use within the campus network. Consequently, the Information Center provides an SSL-VPN service, allowing users to access these resources as if they were on campus while being off-campus by connecting to the campus network via VPN.

Instructions for Use

The system currently supports: Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS.
This service requires installing the "FortiClient VPN" connection program and is available exclusively for NYCU faculty, staff, and students.

Operating Instructions

First, download and install the "FortiClient VPN" client.
Set up a new connection. Enter the server URL as https://vpn.nycu.edu.tw
After launching the program, log in to the VPN service with your NYCU Portal account and password.

For detailed instructions, refer to the following examples:

Install the SSL VPN client program (FortiClient VPN) if using for the first time by downloading the installation file provided.

Double-click FortiClientVPNSetup_7.2.7.1116_x64.exe to start the installation.

Check "Yes, I have read and accept the terms," then click "[ Next ]."

Click [ Install ] to proceed with the installation.

After installation, a FortiClient VPN icon will appear on the desktop. Launch the “FortiClient VPN” program.

Check "I acknowledge that this..." and click [ I accept ].

Click [Configure VPN].

Enter
Connection Name:NYCU
Remote Gateway:vpn.nycu.edu.tw
After entering, click [ Save ].

In the login screen, enter your NYCU single sign-on account and password, then click [ Connect ].

For the Server Certificate Warning, click [ Yes ].

To disconnect from FortiClient VPN, click [ Disconnect ].

Install the SSL VPN client (FortiClient VPN) by downloading the file provided.

Double-click on FortiClientVPNSetup_7.0.13.0451_macosx.dmg.

Continue with the installation by clicking [ Install ].

Click [ Continue ].

Click [ Agree ].

Click [ Install ].

Enter your computer’s login password, then confirm the software installation.

When "FortiTray" requests to join VPN settings, click [ Allow ].

After successful installation, go to [ Applications ] and double-click to run FortiClient.

Check "I acknowledge that this..." and click [ I accept ].

Click [ Configure VPN ].

Open "Forti Client" from Applications and configure VPN settings as follows:
Connection Name:NYCU
Remote Gateway:vpn.nycu.edu.tw
After entering, click [ Save ].