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Alert! If your .rcf file is encrypted, you must have the password to import the configuration file into the Global VPN Client.

The following instructions explain how to add VPN connection policy by importing a connection policy file provided by your gateway administrator.

1.Choose Start>Programs>SonicWALL Global VPN Client.

2.Select File>Import Connection. The Import Connection dialog box is displayed.

3.Type the file path for the configuration file in the Specify the name of the configuration file to import field or click the browse ... button to locate the file. If the file is encrypted, enter the password in the If the file is encrypted, specify the password field.

4.Click OK.

Configuring a Dial-Up VPN Connection

You can use a dial-up Internet connection to establish your VPN connection. You can create a Remote Access VPN connection policy using the Make New Connection wizard or use an existing VPN connection policy, and then configure the VPN connection policy to use a Microsoft Dial-Up Networking phone book entry or a third-party dial-up application. You can also use a dial-up connection as an automatic backup for your VPN connection in the event your broadband Internet connection is disabled.

Alert! Make sure you create your dial-up connection profile using Microsoft Dial-up Networking or your third-party dial-up application before configuring your dial-up VPN connection policy.

1.Create a VPN connection policy using the New Connection Wizard or use an existing VPN connection policy.

2.Right-click the VPN connection policy and select Properties from the menu. The Properties dialog box is displayed.

3.Click the Peers tab.

4.Click Edit. The Peer Information dialog box is displayed.

5.Use the default Automatic option in the Interface Selection menu, if you want the Global VPN Client to automatically determine whether to use the LAN or Dial-Up interface based on availability. If the LAN interface is active, the Global VPN Client uses this interface first. If the LAN interface is not available, the Global VPN Client uses the dial-up connection. If you want this VPN connection policy to use a dial-up connection, select Dial-Up Only from the Interface Selection menu.

6.Click Dial-Up Settings. The Dial-Up Settings dialog box is displayed.

7.If you’re using Microsoft Dial-Up Networking, check Use Microsoft dial-up networking and select the dial-up networking profile from the Phonebook Entry list. Select Do not hang up the modem when disabling this connection, if you want to remain connected to the Internet after disabling the Global VPN Client connection.

8.If you’re using a third-party dial-up application, select Use a third-partydial-up application, and then enter the path for the program in the Application field or click browse ... to locate the program.

9.Click OK three times to return to the SonicWALL Global VPN Client window.

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Contents Global VPN Client Administrators Guide Table of Contents Managing VPN Connection Policies Configuring SonicWALL Security Appliances forAppendix B SonicWALL Global VPN Client Installation Using Appendix a Creating and Deploying the Default.rcf File forInstallShield Silent Response File Command Line InterfaceAppendix E- Log Viewer Messages Appendix D Installing the Global VPN Client with aSonicWALL Global VPN Client SonicWALL Global VPN Client FeaturesNew Features in SonicWALL Global VPN Client About this Guide Using the Right Administrator’s GuidesGlobal VPN Client Enterprise/Global Security Client SonicWALL Global Security Client and Global VPN ClientIcons Used in this Guide Conventions Used in this GuideCopyright Notice SonicWALL Pocket Global VPN ClientLimited Warranty Installing the SonicWALL Global VPN ClientUsing the Setup Wizard Installing the SonicWALL Global VPN Client Understanding VPN Connection Policies Adding VPN Connection PoliciesCreating a VPN Connection Policy Using the New Connection WizardUnderstanding Digital Certificates Select Remote Access or Office Gateway and then click Next Importing a VPN Configuration File Configuring a Dial-Up VPN Connection Making VPN Connections Launching the SonicWALL Global VPN ClientConnecting changes to Provisioning Accessing Redundant VPN Gateways Enabling a VPN ConnectionEstablishing Multiple Connections Selecting a Certificate Username and Password AuthenticationEntering a Pre-Shared Key Connection Warning Disabling a VPN ConnectionChecking the Status of a VPN Connection Creating a VPN Policy Shortcut Open SonicWALL Global VPN Client Opens the program window Specifying Global VPN Client Launch OptionsManaging the Global VPN Client System Tray Icon General Managing VPN Connection Policy PropertiesUser Authentication Peer Information Dialog Box PeersManaging VPN Connection Policy Properties Status Virtual IP ConfigurationConnection ActivityArranging Connection Policies Managing VPN Connection PoliciesRenaming a Connection Policy Deleting a Connection PolicyManaging Certificates Troubleshooting the SonicWALL Global VPN ClientUnderstanding the Global VPN Client Log Type The type of message Information, Error, or WarningConfiguring Auto-Logging Configuring the LogGenerating a Help Report Uninstalling the SonicWALL Global VPN Client Windows 98 SE Accessing Technical SupportViewing Help Topics Double-clickAdd/Remove ProgramsGroup VPN Connections Supported by Each SonicWALL Model SonicWALL Global VPN Client LicensesActivating Your SonicWALL Global VPN Clients Select Global VPN Client from the Applicable Services menuDownloading Global VPN Client Software and Documentation Global VPN Client License Support by SonicWALL ModelSoftware License Agreement for Sonicwall Globalvpn Client Exports License Miscellaneous SonicWALL Global VPN Client Support How the Global VPN Client uses the default.rcf FileDeploying the default.rcf File Replace the Existing SonicWALL Global VPN Client.rcf File Default.rcf File Tag Descriptions Creating the default.rcf FileSWClientPolicy version =9.0 FlagsPage SWClientPolicy Sample default.rcf FileSWClientPolicy version=9.0 Connections Flags PeerPeer Connection Peer Connection Connections /SWClientPolicy Creating the Silent Installation Troubleshooting the deafult.rcf FileUsing Setup.log to Check for Errors Playing Back the Silent InstallationSetup.exe -s Setup.exe -s -f1path\ResponseFileCommand Line Examples Command Line OptionsLog Viewer Messages Appendix E- Log Viewer MessagesDiffie-Hellman group generator length has not been set Failed to build dead peer detection packet Failed to construct quick mode hash payload Failed to find Oakley group specified in the SA payload Failed to set the Ipsec ESP attributes into the phase 2 SA Is not a valid XAuth status Info Peer certificate missing key value Received invalid message ID notify Sending phase 2 delete for SA lifetime for phase 2 is seconds Received an unencrypted packet when crypto active SonicWALL Global VPN Client 4.0 Administrator’s Guide SonicWALL, Inc Rev C, 10/07

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