Comp-VPN

Dell SonicWALL

Global VPN

Client

Windows

Download

• SonicWALL Global VPN Client download site

Installation

1. Select the 64-bit or 32-bit client as appropriate to the Windows operating system architecture.
   • Quick start instructions:
     • Windows 7
       1. Click the Start button, type "system" in the Start Search box, and then click system in the Control Panel list.
       2. The operating system is displayed as follows :
          • For a 64-bit version operating system, "64-bit Operating System" appears for the System type under System.
          • For a 32-bit version operating system, "32-bit Operating System" appears for the System type under System.
     • Windows 8
       1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.
       2. Type "system" in the search box, and then tap or click Settings.
       3. Tap or click System.
          • If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows 8, 64-bit Operating System is displayed in the System type field under the System heading.
          • If you are running a 32-bit version of Windows 8, 32-bit Operating System is displayed in the System type field under the System heading.
   • How to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system
2. Invoke the installer (i.e. GVCSetup64_4.9.1.1202_EN.exe)
3. As needed, interact with a User Account Control dialog to authorize software installation.

   User Account Control

   Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?

   Program name : Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor

   Verified publisher

   SonicWALL Inc.

   File origin

   Downloaded from the internet

   To continue, type an administrator password, and then click Yes.

   ...

   [ Yes ]

4. As needed, wait for the install program to initialize:

   Windows Installer

   Preparing to install

   ...

5. Respond to install program windows:

   Global VPN Client

   The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Global VPN Client on your computer.

   [ Next > ]

   Please take a moment to read the license agreement now...

   (o) I Agree

   [ Next > ]

   The installer will install Global VPN Client to the following folder.

   Folder : C:\Program Files\Dell SonicWALL\Global VPN Client\

   Install Global VPN Client for yourself, or for anyone who uses this computer

   (o) Everyone

   [ Next > ]

   The installer is ready to install Global VPN Client on your computer.

   [ Next > ]

   Global VPN Client is being installed.

   ...

   [ Next > ]

   Global VPN Client has been successfully installed.

   [ ] Start Global VPN Client every time I log in

   [ ] Start Global VPN Client when the installer finishes

   [ Close ]

Connection Setup

Use only one of the following methods. The first method is the simplest when you have been given a .rcf file.

1. .rcf file

   Start

   Global VPN Client

   If a "New Connection Wizard" window appears:

   [ Cancel ]

   Dell SonicWALL Global VPN Client

   File

   Import...

   Import Connection

   Specify the name of the configuration file to import:

   [=WAN GroupVPN_*.rcf=]

   If the file is encrypted, specify the password:

   ...

   [ OK ]

   Click the newly added GroupVPN entry to highlight it.

   File

   Rename

   Enter a meaningful name.

2. Connection Wizard

   Start :

   Global VPN Client

   New Connection Wizard

   This wizard will guide you through the process of adding a new connection to your configuration.

   [ Next > ]

   New Connection

   IP Address or Domain Name

   IP Address

   Connection Name

   Connection Name

   [ Next > ]

   Completing the New Connection Wizard :

   [ ] Create a desktop shortcut for this connection

   [ ] Enable this connection when the program is launched

   Finish

Connection Example

Dell SonicWALL Global VPN Client :

Freedom Communication Technologies, Inc.

Right Click

Enable

Freedom Communication Technologies, Inc.

Pre-shared Key

...

[ OK ]

Enter Username / Password

Username

...

Password

...

[ OK ]