WatchGuard: SSL VPN Install

Written By Zack Schwermer (Administrator)

Updated at May 27th, 2026

Install the Client Software

Windows

  1. Download Windows Download
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Accept the default settings on each screen of the wizard.
  4. To add a desktop icon or a Quick Launch icon, Select the check box in the wizard that matches the option.
  5. Finish and exit the wizard

Mac OS X

  1. Download MAC Download
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. In the WatchGuard Mobile VPN volume, double-click WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL Installer.mpkg
  4. Accept the default settings on each screen of the installer.
  5. Finish and exit the installer.

Connect to your Private Network

NOTE: This can only be done outside of the network.
 

Windows

  1. Double-click the Mobile VPN with SSL icon on your desktop or your Quick Launch toolbar.
  2. Type the information provided for the device you want to connect to, and your username and password (see example below)
  3. Click [Connect].
NOTE: If you receive a security alert similar to the one below, click [Yes].

Mac OS X

  1. Open a Finder windows. Go to Applications > WatchGuard and double-click the WatchGuard Mobile VPM with SSL application.
    The WatchGuard Mobile VPN with SSL icon appears in the menu bar.
  2. Click on the icon on the menu bar to select connect
  3. Type the information provided for the device you want to connect to, and the username and password for the user.
  4. Click connect.
NOTE: If you receive a security alert similar to the one below, click [Yes].