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•A VPN policy that cannot be successfully connected displays an error mark (red x) on the policy icon.

•The SonicWALL Global VPN Client icon in the system tray displays a visual indicator of data passing between the Global VPN Client and the gateway.

•The Status page in the Properties dialog box displays more detailed information about the status of an active VPN connection. To display the Status tab for any VPN connection, use one of the following methods:

•Double-click the active VPN connection policy.

•Select the VPN connection policy, then press Ctrl+T.

•Select the VPN connection policy, then click the Status button on the toolbar.

•Right-click the VPN connection policy in the SonicWALL Global VPN Client window and select Status.

You can also display the Status page by:

•Right-clicking on the VPN connection policy, then selecting Status from the pop-up menu.

•Selecting the VPN connection policy, then press Ctrl+T.

•Selecting the VPN connection policy, then click the Status button on the toolbar.

Tip! For more information on the Status page, see “Status” on page 28.

Creating a VPN Policy Shortcut

To streamline enabling a VPN connection, you can place a VPN connection policy on the desktop, taskbar, or Start menu. You can also place the connection policy at any other location on your system.

To create a shortcut:

1.Select the VPN connection policy you want to create a shortcut for in the SonicWALL Global VPN Client window.

2.Choose File>Create Shortcut and select the shortcut option you want. You can select from On the Desktop, On the Task Bar, In the Start Menu, or Select a Location.

You can also right-click the VPN connection policy and then choose Create Shortcut>shortcut option.

Tip! You can also create a Desktop shortcut for the SonicWALL Global VPN Client program for easy access to all your VPN policies.

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Contents Global VPN Client Administrators Guide Table of Contents Managing VPN Connection Policies Configuring SonicWALL Security Appliances forCommand Line Interface Appendix a Creating and Deploying the Default.rcf File forAppendix B SonicWALL Global VPN Client Installation Using InstallShield Silent Response FileAppendix 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 SonicWALL Global Security Client and Global VPN Client Using the Right Administrator’s GuidesAbout this Guide Global VPN Client Enterprise/Global Security ClientSonicWALL Pocket Global VPN Client Conventions Used in this GuideIcons Used in this Guide Copyright NoticeLimited 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 Activity Virtual IP ConfigurationStatus ConnectionDeleting a Connection Policy Managing VPN Connection PoliciesArranging Connection Policies Renaming 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 Double-clickAdd/Remove Programs Accessing Technical SupportUninstalling the SonicWALL Global VPN Client Windows 98 SE Viewing Help TopicsGroup VPN Connections Supported by Each SonicWALL Model SonicWALL Global VPN Client LicensesGlobal VPN Client License Support by SonicWALL Model Select Global VPN Client from the Applicable Services menuActivating Your SonicWALL Global VPN Clients Downloading Global VPN Client Software and DocumentationSoftware 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 Flags Creating the default.rcf FileDefault.rcf File Tag Descriptions SWClientPolicy version =9.0Page Flags Peer Sample default.rcf FileSWClientPolicy SWClientPolicy version=9.0 ConnectionsPeer Connection Peer Connection Connections /SWClientPolicy Creating the Silent Installation Troubleshooting the deafult.rcf FileSetup.exe -s -f1path\ResponseFile Playing Back the Silent InstallationUsing Setup.log to Check for Errors Setup.exe -sCommand 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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