The Sophos Connect 2.5 client (distributed as an .msi file) is the unified VPN client designed to handle both IPsec and SSL VPN connections for Sophos Firewall users. Key Functional Reviews & Observations
Q: Why does the VPN connect but no internet traffic flows? A: This is often a split tunneling or firewall rule issue. Verify the Sophos Firewall rule permits traffic from the IPsec pool (e.g., 10.242.1.0/24) or SSL pool (172.16.1.0/24) to the LAN. sophosconnect250gaipsecandsslvpnmsi work
Security Integration: Fully compatible with Sophos Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), including OTP prompts and enhanced DUO token support. Installation & Configuration The Sophos Connect 2
Permissions: Ensure you have administrative rights to run the .msi file. Certificate Trust Error (IPsec):
To deploy the Sophos Connect client effectively across an organization, administrators typically use a two-pronged approach through Group Policy Objects (GPO):