Built upon OpenVPN technology, operating at the transport layer. This protocol is highly resilient to restrictive public Wi-Fi networks and firewalls that often block standard IPsec traffic.
Log into your Sophos Firewall web admin console. Navigate to: Remote Access (VPN) > Sophos Connect client .
For troubleshooting deployment failures, always include logging: sophosconnect250gaipsecandsslvpnmsi work
Place the SophosConnect_2.5.0_IPsec_and_SSLVPN.msi file in a shared network folder. Open Group Policy Management. Create a new Software Installation policy. Point to the MSI file and select 'Assigned'. Configuring Sophos Connect for IPSec and SSL VPN
To deploy this silently across your organization: Built upon OpenVPN technology, operating at the transport
| Feature | Old SSL Client | Sophos Connect 2.5 GA (MSI) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | SSL only | IPsec + SSL | | Deployment | EXE installer | Standard MSI (GPO/MDM) | | Configuration | User downloads manually | Pre-deployed SCX file | | Windows 11 | Frequent TAP adapter issues | Native Wintun/ IKEv2 support | | Exit Code reporting | Limited | Standard MSI codes (0=Success, 3010=Restart) |
: Uses a single .pro file to automatically fetch and update both IPsec ( .scx ) and SSL ( .ovpn ) configurations from the firewall. Navigate to: Remote Access (VPN) > Sophos Connect client
The installer file referenced suggests the following technical specifications:
In the modern landscape of hybrid workforces and global operations, a reliable, secure, and efficient Virtual Private Network (VPN) is no longer a luxury—it is a business necessity. For IT administrators managing Sophos next-generation firewalls (XG and SG series), one term has become increasingly critical in deployment scripts and remote access policies: .
: The client uses .scx files for IPsec and .ovpn files for SSL VPN. Configuration is typically downloaded from the Sophos User Portal . Common Technical Issues