Installation information
Firmware images and tools
The following files are available from the Fortinet support site:
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FortiClientTools_6.2.9.xxxx.zip |
Zip package containing miscellaneous tools, including VPN automation files. |
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FortiClientSSOSetup_6.2.9.xxxx.zip |
FortiClient Single Sign On (FSSO)-only installer (32-bit). |
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FortiClientSSOSetup_6.2.9.xxxx_x64.zip |
FSSO-only installer (64-bit). |
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FortiClientVPNSetup_6.2.9.1032.exe |
Free VPN-only installer (32-bit). This VPN-only client does not include Fortinet technical support. |
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FortiClientVPNSetup_6.2.9.1032_x64.exe |
Free VPN-only installer (64-bit). This VPN-only client does not include Fortinet technical support. |
FortiClient EMS 6.2.9 includes the FortiClient (Windows) 6.2.9 standard installer and zip package containing FortiClient.msi and language transforms.
The following tools and files are available in the FortiClientTools_6.2.9.1032.zip file:
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File |
Description |
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FortiClientVirusCleaner |
Virus cleaner. |
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SSLVPNcmdline |
Command line SSL VPN client. |
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SupportUtils |
Includes diagnostic, uninstallation, and reinstallation tools. |
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VPNAutomation |
VPN automation tool. |
The following file is available from FortiClient.com:
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File |
Description |
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FortiClientVPNSetup_6.2.9.1032.exe |
Free VPN-only installer. This VPN-only client does not include Fortinet technical support. |
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Review the following sections prior to installing FortiClient version 6.2.9: Introduction, Special notices, and Product integration and support. |
Installation options
When the administrator creates a FortiClient deployment package in EMS, they choose which setup type and modules to install:
- Secure Remote Access: VPN components (IPsec and SSL) are installed.
- Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Components: FortiSandbox detection and quarantine features are installed.
- Additional Security Features: One or more of the following features are installed: AV, Web Filter, SSO, Application Firewall, and Cloud Based Malware Outbreak Protection.
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It is recommended to not install VPN components on Windows Server systems if not required. |
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The FortiClient (Windows) installer is available on EMS. You can configure and select installed features and options on EMS. |
Upgrading from previous FortiClient versions
FortiClient 6.2.9 supports upgrade from FortiClient 6.0 and later.
Starting with FortiClient 6.2.0, FortiClient EMS 6.2.0, and FortiOS 6.2.0, the FortiClient Endpoint Telemetry license is deprecated. The FortiClient Compliance profile under Security Profiles and the Enforce FortiClient Compliance Check option on the interface configuration pages have been removed from the FortiOS GUI. Endpoints running FortiClient 6.2.0+ now register only with FortiClient EMS 6.2.0+ and compliance is accomplished through the use of compliance verification rules configured on FortiClient EMS 6.2.0+ and enforced through the use of firewall policies. As a result, there are two upgrade scenarios:
- Customers using only a FortiGate device in FortiOS 6.0 to enforce compliance must install FortiClient EMS 6.2.0+ and purchase a FortiClient Security Fabric Agent License for their FortiClient EMS installation to continue using compliance features.
- Customers using both a FortiGate device in FortiOS 6.0 and FortiClient EMS running 6.0 for compliance enforcement must upgrade the FortiGate device to FortiOS 6.2.0+, FortiClient to 6.2.0+, and FortiClient EMS to 6.2.0+.
FortiClient (Windows) 6.2.9 features are only enabled when connected to EMS 6.2.0+. If FortiClient (Windows) 6.0 was previously running in standalone mode, ensure to install EMS 6.2.0+, apply the license as appropriate, then connect FortiClient (Windows) to EMS before upgrading to FortiClient (Windows) 6.2.9. You should first upgrade any endpoint running a FortiClient (Windows) version older than 6.0.0 to 6.0.5 using existing 6.0 upgrade procedures.
See the FortiClient and FortiClient EMS Upgrade Paths for information on upgrade paths and the order in which to upgrade Fortinet products.
Downgrading to previous versions
FortiClient (Windows) 6.2.9 does not support downgrading to previous FortiClient (Windows) versions.
Firmware image checksums
The MD5 checksums for all Fortinet software and firmware releases are available at the Customer Service & Support portal. After logging in, click Download > Firmware Image Checksums, enter the image file name, including the extension, and select Get Checksum Code.