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Global VPN Client Enterprise/Global Security Client

SonicWALL Global Security Client combines gateway enforcement, central management, configuration
flexibility and software deployment to deliver comprehensive desktop security to mobile workers and
corporate networks. Global Security Client protection includes the SonicWALL Distributed Security Client
and the SonicWALL Global VPN Client Enterprise combined with centrally managed security policies via
the SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance and SonicWALL’s industry-leading Distributed Enforcement
Architecture (DEA). Global VPN Client Enterprise provides the same functionality as the Global VPN
Client with the added feature of license sharing.
On the remote client desktop, the SonicWALL Global VPN Client Enterprise, Distributed Security Client
and DEA Client provide client security and secure IPSec VPN access to the corporate network. The
SonicWALL Distributed Security Client enforces firewall protection at the desktop from centrally managed
security policies. The DEA Client monitors the desktop against the security policy, making a real-time
decision to allow or deny network access through a SonicWALL Gateway.
About this Guide
The SonicWALL Global VPN Client Administrator’s Guide provides complete documentation on installing,
configuring, and managing the SonicWALL Global VPN Client 4.0. This guide also provides instructions
for SonicWALL Global VPN Client 4.0 Enterprise, which is included as part of the SonicWALL Global
Security Client.
The SonicWALL Global VPN Client as part of the SonicWALL Global Security Client operates on Windows
2000 (SP3), Windows XP Home (SP1), and Windows XP Professional (SP1) operating systems for
clients. The Global VPN Client as part of the SonicWALL Global Security Client is supported by the
following SonicWALL security appliances and firmware versions:
• SonicWALL TZ 170 running SonicOS Standard or Enhanced 2.1 or higher
• SonicWALL PRO Series (PRO 2040/3060/4060/5060) running SonicOS Standard or Enhanced 2.1
or higher.
• SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances running firmware version 6.6 or higher.

Using the Right Administrator’s Guides

The SonicWALL Global VPN Client, SonicWALL Global Security Client, and SonicWALL Pocket Global
VPN Client each have their own Administrator Guides.

SonicWALL Global Security Client and Global VPN Client

Because the SonicWALL Global VPN Client is integrated into the SonicWALL Global Security Client, you
need to use the SonicWALL Global Security Client Administrator’s Guide and SonicWALL Global
VPN Client Administrator’s Guide for complete instructions on installing, configuring, using and
managing the Global VPN Client and Global Security Client.
For configuring your SonicWALL security appliance to support the SonicWALL Global Security Clients,
use the SonicWALL Global Security Client Administrator’s Guide.
For configuring your SonicWALL security appliance to support Global VPN Clients using SonicWALL’s
GroupVPN, see the Administrator’s Guide for the firmware or SonicOS version running on your
SonicWALL security appliance.