FortiClient Lite

rikishi19 · 25. Aug 2011, 09:29 AM

Could anyone shed some light onto what impact FortiClient Lite has on the system?

Or for that matter, any decent reviews that are out there?

FortiNet seem to be making an impact recently from what I have seen in recent test results (not that I base my protection solely based on test results, it is a sound basis though). I'm unsure as to whether test results such as those by Virus Bulletin include whole FortiNet suite, and if so how much of an impact just the AV engine has on these results.

I'm really only interested in FortiClient Lite, as this is the only free offering by FortiNet as far as I'm aware.

Just looking for more info on this product really, as I always like to have other free alternatives to my current set-up.

MidnightCowboy · 25. Aug 2011, 01:18 PM

I'm finding FortiClient's recent developments rather confusing. This is made worse because since a restructuring of their staff I lost my contact and no one else answers the emails

The full suite (FortiClient Standard) is still available from here:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Securit...tiClient.shtml

I've used this extensively on and off and also recommended it to others, none of whom ever got infected.

Resource impact is system specific in terms of hardware and what else you might have installed in it. I found FortiClient Standard to be better than most. The firewall is different in operation to some but is also more flexible for those with the experience to manage it.

Unfortunately I have no experience of the new Lite version so can't comment. Again the use of the word "suite" is misleading as with Ad-Aware Internet Security. No wonder folks get confused.

I'll be back using Windows again next week so I'll have a look at the Lite version then.

Solarlynx · 25. Aug 2011, 01:23 PM

I have very meager experience with that piece of software. After installation this av doesn't show the process of av-base update, only that update is going on. I wasn't so patient to wait till the end of update. That's all.

rikishi19 · 25. Aug 2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks for your comments. I'm only really interested in the Lite version at the moment, as I'm not too into having 'suites'. Just looking around at alternatives incase MSE and its recent problems with XP ever creap over to Windows 7, however I'm not expecting it to, just nice to have other alternatives incase I do become unhappy with my current setup for whatever reason.

Is nice to know it is one of the better 'suites' though.

Will be interesting to see how this new Lite version comes along.

MidnightCowboy · 26. Aug 2011, 09:02 AM

I don't usually go a bundle on YouTube "tests" but I did look at a couple featuring FortiClient Lite from regular posters yesterday and they don't make very enthralling viewing. I think I'll give this a miss until we see some real independent results for it.

bo.elam · 26. Aug 2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

I don't usually go a bundle on YouTube "tests" but I did look at a couple featuring FortiClient Lite from regular posters yesterday and they don't make very enthralling viewing. I think I'll give this a miss until we see some real independent results for it.

I think this "Lite" version is missing badly the Web Content Filtering that was/is
available in FortiClient Standard.

Too bad

Bo

Solarlynx · 26. Aug 2011, 01:16 PM

This "Lite" version is over-lighted - deprived of many settings av must have. There's even no update process bar.

rikishi19 · 26. Aug 2011, 09:43 PM

That doesn't seem too promising. Will be interesting to see if they develop it into a more viable option.

Is the FortiClient Standard no longer supported/developed? I can't see anything about it on their site. Is that version you have linked to MC the last one that will be available?

After a little more research and your feedback, it seems the AV component is actually pretty weak, and it is the rest of their blocking components that are so strong.

MidnightCowboy · 27. Aug 2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikishi19

Is the FortiClient Standard no longer supported/developed? I can't see anything about it on their site. Is that version you have linked to MC the last one that will be available?

As per some of my other posts, this is something I've been unable to determine. I did have a direct contact at FortiNet who always responded to my emails but they were relocated last year. Since then, every email I send stays unanswered. Posts on their forum get answered by other members who themselves have no direct contact with the company and often what they post turns out to be wrong.

I'll try peppering their contact links one more time to see if a response is forthcoming.

bo.elam · 09. Sep 2011, 03:23 AM

I can confirm that FortiClient Standard is still going. The installer is the same
as the one for the paid version but during the install, the user chooses the
version that wants to use.

Right now, I am playing with it

, virtualized

, only installed the Web
filter but the whole Standard version can be installed.
It can be downloaded from here.
https://shop.fortinet.com/Showpage.do?page=download

Remember, same installer for both versions, paid or free.

Bo

25. Aug 2011, 09:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
rikishi19 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 107	FortiClient Lite Could anyone shed some light onto what impact FortiClient Lite has on the system? Or for that matter, any decent reviews that are out there? FortiNet seem to be making an impact recently from what I have seen in recent test results (not that I base my protection solely based on test results, it is a sound basis though). I'm unsure as to whether test results such as those by Virus Bulletin include whole FortiNet suite, and if so how much of an impact just the AV engine has on these results. I'm really only interested in FortiClient Lite, as this is the only free offering by FortiNet as far as I'm aware. Just looking for more info on this product really, as I always like to have other free alternatives to my current set-up.

25. Aug 2011, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	I'm finding FortiClient's recent developments rather confusing. This is made worse because since a restructuring of their staff I lost my contact and no one else answers the emails The full suite (FortiClient Standard) is still available from here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Securit...tiClient.shtml I've used this extensively on and off and also recommended it to others, none of whom ever got infected. Resource impact is system specific in terms of hardware and what else you might have installed in it. I found FortiClient Standard to be better than most. The firewall is different in operation to some but is also more flexible for those with the experience to manage it. Unfortunately I have no experience of the new Lite version so can't comment. Again the use of the word "suite" is misleading as with Ad-Aware Internet Security. No wonder folks get confused. I'll be back using Windows again next week so I'll have a look at the Lite version then. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

26. Aug 2011, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	I don't usually go a bundle on YouTube "tests" but I did look at a couple featuring FortiClient Lite from regular posters yesterday and they don't make very enthralling viewing. I think I'll give this a miss until we see some real independent results for it. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

09. Sep 2011, 03:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
bo.elam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,224	I can confirm that FortiClient Standard is still going. The installer is the same as the one for the paid version but during the install, the user chooses the version that wants to use. Right now, I am playing with it, virtualized, only installed the Web filter but the whole Standard version can be installed. It can be downloaded from here. https://shop.fortinet.com/Showpage.do?page=download Remember, same installer for both versions, paid or free. Bo

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25. Aug 2011, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Solarlynx Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 14	I have very meager experience with that piece of software. After installation this av doesn't show the process of av-base update, only that update is going on. I wasn't so patient to wait till the end of update. That's all.

25. Aug 2011, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
rikishi19 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 107	Thanks for your comments. I'm only really interested in the Lite version at the moment, as I'm not too into having 'suites'. Just looking around at alternatives incase MSE and its recent problems with XP ever creap over to Windows 7, however I'm not expecting it to, just nice to have other alternatives incase I do become unhappy with my current setup for whatever reason. Is nice to know it is one of the better 'suites' though. Will be interesting to see how this new Lite version comes along.

26. Aug 2011, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Solarlynx Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 14	This "Lite" version is over-lighted - deprived of many settings av must have. There's even no update process bar.

26. Aug 2011, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
rikishi19 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 107	That doesn't seem too promising. Will be interesting to see if they develop it into a more viable option. Is the FortiClient Standard no longer supported/developed? I can't see anything about it on their site. Is that version you have linked to MC the last one that will be available? After a little more research and your feedback, it seems the AV component is actually pretty weak, and it is the rest of their blocking components that are so strong.