A: Yes. The same SophosConnect.msi binary works for both. The protocol is determined by the .scx configuration file you deploy. You can push different SCX files to different security groups.

For administrators, the Sophos Connect documentation provides detailed workflows for setup: UTM Downloads - Sophos

: The SophosConnect_2.5.0...msi package provides native execution across standard 64-bit Intel/AMD processors and modern Windows ARM64 hardware (such as Snapdragon-powered laptops).

: If it won't open, ensure the "Sophos Connect" service is started in Windows Services ( services.msc ).

Once the client is installed, it needs to know how to connect. There are two primary methods to configure Sophos Connect:

Before pushing the MSI, create two separate connection profiles:

msiexec /i SophosConnect.msi CONFIG="\\server\share\company_vpn.scx" /quiet

| Feature | IPsec VPN | SSL VPN | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Site-to-site and full network access for managed devices. | Client-to-site access, often through web browsers or a lightweight client. | | Port | Typically uses UDP ports 500 and 4500. | Runs over TCP or UDP port 443 (the standard HTTPS port). | | Firewall Friendliness | Can be blocked by some restrictive firewalls, as it uses non-standard ports. | Excellent. Since it uses standard port 443, it almost always works, even from guest networks. | | Client Configuration | Often requires an .scx config file and more manual setup. | Highly flexible; configuration is handled by the .ovpn file. | | Sophos Connect Support | Supported on both Windows and macOS. | Windows only in this combined installer. |

The unified client operates seamlessly regardless of the underlying protocol. However, network architects must choose how to route user traffic back to the Sophos Firewall gateway: Architectural Metric IPsec VPN ( .tgb / .scx ) SSL VPN ( .ovpn )

Travelers, remote coffee-shop workers, and users behind strict hotel or public firewalls. 3. Preparing the Deployment Environment

: Secures your connection to office resources from home or travel.

If the MSI installation or client fails to work, consider these solutions: