New Features in Mobile Connect 5.0

The following enhancements are included in the Mobile Connect 5.0 release.

• macOS High Sierra Compatibility - Mobile Connect is fully optimized for the latest release of macOS High Sierra.
• Network Extension Support - Mobile Connect now leverages Apple's current VPN framework, called Network Extension, to allow for more reliable VPN connectivity on macOS devices. After upgrading to the 5.0 version, Mobile Connect may need to be re-provisioned, including updating VPN connection configurations and certificates (if applicable).

• Touch Bar Support - On supported MacBook Pros, the Touch Bar at the top of the Mac keyboard adapts to what you're doing and gives you intuitive shortcuts and app controls when you need them. Mobile Connect now supports Touch Bar for all supported Mac devices.

  

  

• Touch ID Support - Touch ID may be used as a seamless alternative to username and password authentication if allowed by the VPN server. Requires compatible server with configured Touch ID policy, as well as a Mac with a configured Touch ID sensor.

  

• Global HA Support - Mobile Connect contains updates for the global high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for VPN connections to SMA1000 series servers running 12.4.1 or newer firmware.
• SAML Authentication - Latest Mobile Connect support SAML authentication with SMA100 and SMA1000 as well, enabling Mobile Connect to authenticate against third-party SAML IdP servers.