Download the Client Software
There are three ways to download the Mobile VPN with SSL client software for Mac:
From WatchGuard Cloud: If you are an administrator, you can download the client software from WatchGuard Cloud. You need to configure Mobile VPN with SSL for your cloud-managed Firebox and deploy the configuration before you download the client software.
From WatchGuard Software Downloads page: You can download the client software from the WatchGuard Software Downloads page. You need to select your Firebox model and firmware version, and then click Mobile VPN with SSL for macOS.
From your Firebox: You can download the client software from your Firebox. You need to open a web browser and go to https://Firebox IP address:4100/. You need to log in with your credentials and then click Download Client and Configuration for macOS.
The client software file name is WG-MVPN-SSL.dmg. The file size is about 15 MB.
Install the Client Software
To install the client software on your Mac, follow these steps:
Double-click the WG-MVPN-SSL.dmg file to open it.
Drag the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL icon to the Applications folder.
Open the Applications folder and double-click the WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL icon.
If you see a warning message that says "WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL" is an application downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?, click Open.
If you see a message that says "System Extension Blocked", click Open Security Preferences.
In the Security & Privacy window, click the lock icon and enter your administrator password.
Click Allow next to the message that says "System software from developer "WatchGuard Technologies, Inc." was blocked from loading."
Close the Security & Privacy window.
The Mobile VPN with SSL client adds an icon to the menu bar. Click the icon and select Connect.
Connect to Your Private Network
To connect to your private network using Mobile VPN with SSL, follow these steps:
Click the Mobile VPN with SSL icon in the menu bar and select Connect.
In the Login dialog box, enter your username and password. If you use two-factor authentication, enter your authentication code as well.
Click Connect.
If you see a message that says "Untrusted Server Certificate", click Continue. This message appears if you use a self-signed certificate or connect by IP address.
The Mobile VPN with SSL icon turns green when you are connected. You can now access your network resources as if you were on your local network.
To disconnect from your private network, click the Mobile VPN with SSL icon in the menu bar and select Disconnect.
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