How can I install Mobile Connect on MacOS?

08/27/2020 248 People found this article helpful 201,462 Views

Description

The SonicWall Mobile Connect application works in combination with SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) or next-generation firewall appliances. The encrypted SSL VPN connection will protect traffic from being intercepted and keep in-flight data secure. Context-aware authentication ensures only authorized users and trusted devices are granted access.

Access to the Mac App Store is only needed during Mobile Connect app installs and updates and can be run in environments without access to the App Store otherwise. Organizations can also use the Volume Purchase Program with an MDM solution to deploy Mobile Connect.

There is no stand-alone installer for Mobile Connect due to Apple’s network extension framework (the core of Mobile Connect on Apple platforms) which is only supported for apps delivered via the App Store. For more information regarding network extension please see Apple's forum. Additional example deployment information can be found at mosyle.com.

Resolution

To install Mobile Connect on MacOS perform the following.

Navigate to the SonicWall VPN Clients page.
Select Mobile Connect and click APP STORE button under Get Mobile Connect for macOS.
Click Get and then click Install App.
Once the app has been installed it can be opened and connected to a SonicWall SMA or firewall appliance for remote access.