Sophosconnect250gaipsecandsslvpnmsi Work Info
Decoding the Sophos Connect MSI: A Guide to the “250GA” VPN Client
The MSI package is designed for silent deployment via Group Policy Object (GPO) or software distribution systems (e.g., SCCM, Intune). The workflow differs from a standard user-driven .exe installation.
- Cause: You installed the client, but the firewall isn't configured for IKEv2 (IPsec), or the Windows "IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules" service isn't running.
- Fix: Ensure the Sophos Firewall has IPsec (IKEv2) enabled under Remote Access VPN.
Subject:
Deployment and Configuration of Sophos Connect MSI for IPsec and SSL VPN Date: October 26, 2023 Status: Implementation Guide sophosconnect250gaipsecandsslvpnmsi work
Note:
The CONNECTIONPORT1="500" is for IKE negotiation. The actual IPsec tunnel uses ESP protocol, but the port 500 is the control channel. Decoding the Sophos Connect MSI: A Guide to
Pro Tip:
💡 To make deployment truly "zero-touch," use a Provisioning File (.pro) . This tells the MSI-installed client exactly where the firewall is, so the user only has to enter their credentials. If you'd like, let me know: Are you having trouble installing the MSI via GPO? Cause: You installed the client, but the firewall
