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VPN CONNECTION GUIDE FOR CLOUD SERVICE FOR WEBSAMS
VPN CONNECTION GUIDE
FOR
CLOUD SERVICE FOR WEB-BASED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (WEBSAMS)
2021
Version: 1.0
July, 2021
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Table of Contents
1. INSTALL THE VPN CLIENT ........................................................................................................................ 2
2. GET THE VPN TOKEN ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 SOFTWARE TOKEN ......................................................................................................................................... 7 2.1.1 For Android Devices ............................................................................................................................. 9 2.1.2 For iOS Devices .................................................................................................................................. 11 2.1.3 For Windows Devices ......................................................................................................................... 13
3. CONNECT VPN TO THE CLOUD .............................................................................................................. 16
4. CHANGE VPN PASSWORD FROM SELF SERVICE PORTAL ....................................................................... 19
5. TRANSFER OF SOFTWARE TOKEN FROM OLD TO NEW DEVICE (AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID AND IOS DEVICE ONLY) ................................................................................................................................................ 22
5.1 FOR ANDROID DEVICES ................................................................................................................................ 22 5.2 FOR IOS DEVICES ........................................................................................................................................ 25
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1. INSTALL THE VPN CLIENT
Prerequisite FortiClient 7.0 supports Desktop Operating Systems with Microsoft Windows
10 or above. 1. On the Windows PC you wish to connect VPN, download the VPN Client
installation program at https://www.fortinet.com/support/product-downloads
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2. After download complete, double click the installation program to execute it.
3. Check the checkbox if you accept the license agreement and click Next.
4. Set the destination folder, and click Next.
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5. Click Install.
6. Click Finish.
7. After installation, launch the VPN Client.
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8. Check the agreement and click I accept.
9. Click Configure VPN.
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10. Choose SSL-VPN to set up the new VPN connection. Connection Name can be any name you prefer. Remote Gateway: vpn2021.sams.edu.hk
11. Click Save.
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2. GET THE VPN TOKEN
To connect to the cloud, each school is assigned with two software tokens, which are mobile application for 2-factor-authentication during VPN login process to strengthen the security. It is necessary during login of VPN connection.
2.1 SOFTWARE TOKEN
Software token requires several steps to set up. Please follow the procedures to install Mobile App (FortiToken Mobile) for registering the token on your mobile device. You can download the Apps from Google Play Store (for Android) Apps Store (for Apple iOS device) Microsoft Store (for Windows device) You should have received an activation email from < activation@noreply2021.sams.edu.hk >, which contains a QR code for software token activation. You should follow the instruction below to activate the token within 7 days before the QR code expires. You may refer to procedures in later sections.
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You may need to contact the CloudSAMS Helpdesk if the activation code is expired your device is lost/ stolen transfer of token is required
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2.1.1 For Android Devices
Prerequisite FortiToken Mobile is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 or above The devices should have Internet access during the token activation process
1. Go to Google Play Store and search for FortiToken Mobile. Tap .
2. Tap to launch the application.
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3. Open the activation email. Please note that the activation code will expire in 7 days.
4. Tap to scan the QR code [1] in the activation email. You can
also tap to input the activation code [2] in preceding sample mail.
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5. Once the token is activated, the VPN token will be displayed on the App as follows:
2.1.2 For iOS Devices
Prerequisite FortiToken Mobile is compatible with devices running iOS 9.0 or above The devices should have Internet access during the token activation process 1. Go to App Store and search for FortiToken Mobile. Tap .
2. Tap to start the installation.
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3. Tap to launch the application.
4. Open the activation email. Please note that the activation code will expire in 7 days.
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5. Tap to scan the QR code [1] in the activation email. You can also tap
to input the activation code [2] in preceding sample mail.
6. Once the token is activated, it will be displayed on the App as follows:
2.1.3 For Windows Devices
Prerequisite FortiToken Mobile is compatible with devices running Windows 10 version
14393.0 or above The devices should have Internet access during the token activation process 1. Go to Microsoft Store and search for FortiToken Mobile.
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2. Tap to start the installation.
3. Tap FortiToken Mobile to launch the application.
4. Open the activation email. Please note that the activation code will expire in 7 days.
5. Tap to add account.
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6. Enter the profile to set up the token. Account Name can be any name you prefer. Key refers to activation code sent in step 4 [1] Select Fortinet in Category
7. Click to proceed
8. Once the token is activated, the VPN token will be displayed on the App as follows:
XXXXXXXXXXXX
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3. CONNECT VPN TO THE CLOUD
1. Launch the VPN Client.
2. Choose the configured VPN Connection Name, and input the VPN Username and Password and click Connect.
3. You can either use method (i) or (ii) below. (i) Retrieve token code from your mobile device.
Note that each token code is valid for 1 minute only.
Software Token
On Android device On Apple device On Windows device
Open the Apps to get the token code
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On your desktop, enter the code generated by the VPN token from your mobile and click OK;
(ii) Click Approve in your mobile device with FortiToken Mobile (available for
Apple and Android only) when you receive a notification. *The devices should have Internet access during the approval process
Software Token
On Android device On Apple device On Windows device
Step 1: Tap the notification
*with notification enabled for
FortiToken Mobile Apps
Step 1: Tap the notification
*with notification enabled for
FortiToken Mobile Apps
Not available
Step 2: Tap approve to allow the authentication request
Step 2: Tap approve to allow the authentication request
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After performing either (i) or (ii) in previous step, VPN should be connected in your desktop successfully.
For technical matters related to VPN connection, please contact the CloudSAMS Helpdesk at 2802 0218. For other questions, please contact your School Liaison Officer of WebSAMS Team.
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4. CHANGE VPN PASSWORD FROM SELF SERVICE PORTAL
1. Open web browser, go to Self Service Portal at
https://fac1.sams.edu.hk/portal/selfservice/WebSAMS or https://fac2.sams.edu.hk/portal/selfservice/WebSAMS, then enter your VPN login.
*Each VPN account is able to login only by one of the two links. You can try both links to check which link works for your account.
2. Enter your passcode generated by the VPN token or click Approve in supported
devices. You may refer to step [3] in previous section.
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3. Click Password below. Note that only the icon Password is available while the remaining features are disabled.
4. Change your password as follows.
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5. You will be forced to sign out afterwards.
6. You may login again with your new password for testing.
7. Click Logout after conducted your test in step [6].
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5. TRANSFER OF SOFTWARE TOKEN FROM OLD TO NEW DEVICE (AVAILABLE FOR ANDROID AND IOS DEVICE ONLY)
In case transfer of software token is required due to a change in mobile device, you can either contact CloudSAMS Helpdesk or initiate Transfer Tokens from your mobile device.
5.1 FOR ANDROID DEVICES
1. Click then choose Transfer Tokens.
2. Tap the token.
3. Tap .
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4. Tap .
5. Tap .
6. The token is removed from FortiToken Mobile Apps of your old device.
7. Open the activation email. Please note that the activation code will expire in 24 hours. While the time indicated in the email is in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is 8 hours behind of Hong Kong Time.
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8. Tap to scan the QR code [1] in the activation email. You can
also tap to input the activation code [2] in preceding sample mail.
9. Once the token is activated, the VPN token will be displayed on the App as follows:
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5.2 FOR IOS DEVICES
1. Tap Transfer Tokens.
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2. Tap .
3. Tap .
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4. Tap .
5. Tap .
6. The token is removed from FortiToken Mobile Apps of your old device.
7. Open the activation email. Please note that the activation code will expire in 24 hours. While the time indicated in the email is in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is 8 hours behind of Hong Kong Time.
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8. Tap to scan the QR code [1] in the activation email. You can also
tap to input the activation code [2] in preceding sample mail.
9. Once the token is activated, it will be displayed on the App as follows:
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