Remote-access Guide

net extender windows remote access server

by Rosella Kerluke Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I configure netextender to automatically connect to the domain controller?

Make sure the domain controller and any machines in the logon script are accessible via NetExtender routes. To enable the script that runs when NetExtender connects, select the Automatically execute the batch file “NxConnect.bat” checkbox.

How do I install the remote access role on DirectAccess servers?

To install the Remote Access role on DirectAccess servers. On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features. Click Next three times to get to the server role selection screen. On the Select Server Roles dialog, select Remote Access, and then click Next.

How do I trust my netextender installation with virtual office?

The Virtual Office displays the status of NetExtender installation. A pop-up dialog may appear, prompting you to accept a certificate. Click Trust. A second pop-up dialog may appear, prompting you to accept a certificate. Click Trust.

How do I set up remote access server?

An IP-HTTPS certificate with a subject that matches the ConnectTo address In the middle pane of the Remote Access Management console, in the Step 2 Remote Access Server area, click Configure. In the Remote Access Server Setup Wizard, on the Network Topology page, click the deployment topology that will be used in your organization.

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How do I fix Windows Remote Access Service?

Make Sure the PC has an Internet connection and Windows Server is up to date. Update the PC in case of any pending updates. Go to Services and find Remote Access Auto Connection Manager and Remote Access Connection Manager Services and start them manually. Reboot the PC and try connecting again.

How do I access SonicWALL NetExtender?

Navigate to Start > All Programs. Select SSL VPN NetExtender folder, and then click on SonicWALL SSL VPN NetExtender. The NetExtender login window is displayed. The IP address of the last server you connected to is displayed in the SSL VPN Server field.

What is NetExtender used for?

SonicWall's SSL VPN NetExtender allows you to provide easy and secure access to Windows and Linux users. This transparent software enables remote users to securely connect and run any application on the company network.

Is SonicWALL NetExtender free?

NetExtender is available for free and can be downloaded from both SonicWall.com and from the Virtual Office on the SonicWall firewall.

Is SonicWall NetExtender a VPN?

NetExtender is an SSL VPN client for Windows or Linux users that is downloaded transparently and that allows you to run any application securely on the company's network. It uses Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). NetExtender allows remote clients seamless access to resources on your local network.

Does NetExtender work with Windows 10 home?

SonicWall NetExtender is compatible with Windows 10.

Is Netextender a good VPN?

SonicWall Netextender is #10 ranked solution in top Enterprise Infrastructure VPN tools. PeerSpot users give SonicWall Netextender an average rating of 7.0 out of 10.

Is Netextender secure?

NetExtender is designed as an extremely lightweight client that is installed using a Web browser connection, and utilizes the security transforms of the browser to create a secure, encrypted tunnel between the client and the SSL-VPN appliance.

How do I run Netextender?

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What's a SonicWALL NetExtender?

Dell SonicWALL NetExtender is a transparent software application for Windows, Mac, and Linux users that enables remote users to securely connect to the remote network. With NetExtender, remote users can securely run any application on the remote network.

Is SonicWALL VPN free?

SonicWall provides free client software and documentation downloads via the mysonicwall.com website.

Does Dell still own SonicWALL?

Dell has successfully completed the acquisition of SonicWALL, Inc., a leader in advanced network security, secure remote access, and data protection.

How do I run NetExtender?

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How do I access SonicWall firewall?

You log into the SonicWall management Interface using https://IP Address where the IP address is the SonicWall LAN IP address. EXAMPLE: If the LAN IP address of your SonicWall appliance is 192.168. 168.1, you can log into it by typing https://192.168.168.1.

Why is my NetExtender not working?

NetExtender cannot connect. Navigate to Device Manager and check if the Dell SonicWALL SRA NetExtender Adapter has been installed successfully. If not, delete the adapter from the device list, reboot the machine and install NetExtender again.

How do I set up NetExtender?

Navigate to Users | Local Users & Groups. ... On the Groups tab add SSL VPN Services to the Member Of: field.On the VPN Access tab add the relevant Subnets, Range, or IP Address Address Objects that match what the User needs access to via NetExtender. ... Click OK to save these settings and close the window.

Description

When connecting to an appliance using an SSLVPN tunnel, through Net Extender on a Windows Machine you receive the following error:

Cause

This issue seems to occur when the WAN Miniport (IP and PPTP) network devices are deleted, corrupted, or otherwise broken on the End Device.

Resolution

Make Sure the PC has an Internet connection and Windows Server is up to date. Update the PC in case of any pending updates.

How to view NetExtender options?

To view options in the NetExtender system tray, right click on the NetExtender icon in the system tray.

How to launch NetExtender?

To launch NetExtender: 1. Navigate to Start > All Programs. 2. Select SSL VPN NetExtender folder. 3.

How to see what routes are installed on NetExtender?

To display the routes that NetExtender has installed on your system, click the Route Information option in the system tray menu. The system tray menu displays the default route and the associated subnet mask.

How to display connection information?

You can display connection information by mousing over the NetExtender icon in the system tray .

Why add a firewall to trusted sites?

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you add the URL or domain name of your firewall to Internet Explorer’s trusted sites list. This simplifies the process of installing NetExtender and logging in, by reducing the number of security warnings you will receive.

What to do if NetExtender is not updating?

If auto-update notification is not configured, users should periodically launch NetExtender from the Virtual Office to ensure they have the latest version. Check with your administrator to determine if you need to manually check for updates.

Where can I install NetExtender?

You can install NetExtender from the user interface or from the CLI.

NetExtender

SonicWall’s SSL VPN NetExtender allows you to provide easy and secure access to Windows and Linux users. This transparent software enables remote users to securely connect and run any application on the company network. Users can upload and download files, mount network drives, and access resources as if they were on the local network.

Mobile Connect

Increasing mobile security threats pose a danger to your business. Protect corporate data and resources, while providing easy mobile access to your employees on iOS, macOS, Android, and Chrome OS devices.

Connect Tunnel

The Connect Tunnel provides an “in-office” experience for a remote working world with full access away from the office. For IT-managed Mac, Windows, and Linux users, this thin client delivers fast and secure remote access to sensitive corporate data and assets.

Global VPN Client (GVC)

Allow managed devices to securely access your corporate data center with a familiar remote VPN experience through SonicWall Global VPN client. It is a traditional client-based VPN that can be configured either as an IPsec or SSL end-point agent.

Technical Resources

Stay up-to-date with cybersecurity news and networking trends from the experts at SonicWall.

How to access remote access server?

On the Remote Access server, open the Remote Access Management console: On the Start screen, type, type Remote Access Management Console, and then press ENTER. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Yes.

How to install Remote Access on DirectAccess?

On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features. Click Next three times to get to the server role selection screen. On the Select Server Roles dialog, select Remote Access, and then click Next.

How to deploy DirectAccess for remote management only?

In the DirectAccess Client Setup Wizard, on the Deployment Scenario page , click Deploy DirectAccess for remote management only, and then click Next.

How to add roles and features to DirectAccess?

On the DirectAccess server, in the Server Manager console, in the Dashboard, click Add roles and features.

What group does DirectAccess belong to?

For a client computer to be provisioned to use DirectAccess, it must belong to the selected security group . After DirectAccess is configured, client computers in the security group are provisioned to receive the DirectAccess Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for remote management.

How to add domain suffix in remote access?

On the DNS Suffix Search List page, the Remote Access server automatically detects domain suffixes in the deployment. Use the Add and Remove buttons to create the list of domain suffixes that you want to use. To add a new domain suffix, in New Suffix, enter the suffix, and then click Add. Click Next.

What is a remote access URL?

A public URL for the Remote Access server to which client computers can connect (the ConnectTo address)

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