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Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9 Release Notes
Global VPN Client
Dell SonicWALL Global VPN Client 4.9 Release Notes
Release Notes
Contents
Release Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Pre-Installation Recommendations ............................................................................................................................... 1
Platform Compatibility ................................................................................................................................................... 1
Known Issues ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Resolved Issues ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Release Purpose
Dell SonicWALL Global VPN Client 4.9 provides the f oll owing updates:
• Improved support for client machines running Windows 8 and 8.1
• Removal of the Office Gateway connection t ype from the New Connection Wizard; this option was used to
create WiFi connections over IPsec, and is not needed with secure wireless access points
• Refreshed user interface
Pre-Installation Recommendations
Dell SonicWALL strongly recommends you follow t hese steps before installing the Global VPN Client (GVC) 4.9
client:
• Dell SonicWALL GVC encounters run time conflicts when it co-exists with any 3rd party IPsec VPN clients.
Uninstall all IPsec VPN clients prior to installing Dell SonicWALL GVC.
• For Vista systems, it is required that you updat e device drivers for each Network Adapter card to t he l atest
available versions. You can check the NIC vendor Web site for these updates.
Platform Compatibility
Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9 supports both 32-bit and 64-bit client machines.
Supported Windows Clients:
The following versions of Microsoft Win dows are supported by Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9:
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 8.0
• Windows 7
• Windows Vista
• Windows XP
Note: The following operating systems and platforms are not supported:
• ARM based devices, including the ARM based Surface tablet
• The Preview version of the Windows 8.1 Tablet OS
• Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows ME , Windows 98, or Windows 95
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Supported SonicOS Firmware:
Symptom
Condition / Workaround
Issue
The SHA256 and AES-XCBC authentication
Occurs when SHA256 or AES-XCBC is selected
125750
Symptom
Condition / Workaround
Issue
Global VPN Client installation has problems on
Occurs when attempting to install GVC on
None
The Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9 release is compatible with the following firmware releases:
• SonicOS Enhanced 2.0.0.2 and above
• SonicOS Standard 2.0.0.2 and above
Supported Dell SonicWALL Appliances:
The Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9 release supports the f ollowing Dell SonicWALL appliance platforms:
• SuperMassive 9000 series
• SuperMassive 10,000 series
• NSA E-Class series
• NSA series
• TZ series
Known Issues
The following is a known issue in the Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9 release.
modes are not supported by Global VPN
Client.
on the Dell SonicWALL appliance as the
authentication mode.
Resolved Issues
The following issue is resolved in the Dell SonicWALL GV C 4.9 release:
Windows 8 and 8.1.
Windows 8 or 8.1 client machines.
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Troubleshooting
The following is the troubleshooting procedure f or the Dell SonicWALL GVC 4.9 release:
Trouble Shooting Process for GVC:
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