How to configure the SonicWall NetExtender in Windows

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Prerequisite

Before proceeding, ensure that SonicWall NetExtender is installed on your computer. If it is not yet installed, please follow these instructions to download and install the NetExtender application.

The following settings are required to complete the configuration of SonicWall NetExtender:

  • Server
  • Username and Password
  • Domain
 
Unconfigured NetExtender

If you do not have access to these settings, please contact your IT administrator for assistance.

How to configure the NetExtender

  1. Launch the NetExtender application. You can access it via the desktop shortcut or through the Windows Start menu.
SonicWall NetExtender
  1. Enter the server information provided by your administrator in the server field.
  1. Enter the username and password provided by your administrator, ensuring that both fields are entered with the correct case, as they are case-sensitive.
NetExtender Username and Password
  1. Enter the domain provided by your administrator, ensuring that it is entered with the correct case, as it is case-sensitive.
NetExtender Domain

How to connect the NetExtender

  1. Click the Connect button
NetExtender Connect Button
  1. If you get a security alert, click Always Trust.
NetExtender Certificate Prompt
  1. If Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been configured by your administrator as an additional security measure, please enter the code provided by your Authenticator App or the code sent to your email.
NetExtender MFA Prompt
  1. The SonicWall NetExtender should be connected now.
Connected NetExtender

How to disconnect the NetExtender

To disconnect from NetExtender, click the Disconnect button. Please note that if NetExtender is not connected, you will not have access to resources on the corporate network.

Disconnected NetExtender

Conclusion

Configuring and connecting to NetExtender is a straightforward process. However, if you encounter any difficulties, please reach out to your system administrator for assistance. Alternatively, you can contact us at (888) 304-0124 for support in securely setting up your SonicWall SSL VPN.

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