Using NetExtender
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SonicWALL SSL VPN 5.0 User Guide
Installing NetExtender Using the Internet Explorer Browser
SonicWALL SSL VPN NetExtender is fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit and
64-bit, and supports the same functionality as with other Windows operating systems.
Note It may be necessary to restart your computer when installing NetExtender on Windows Vista
or Windows 7.
Internet Explorer Prerequisites
It is recommended that you add the URL or domain name of your SSL VPN server to Internet
Explorer’s trusted sites list. This will simplify the process of installing NetExtender and logging
in, by reducing the number of security warnings you will receive. To add a site to Internet
Explorer’s trusted sites list, complete the following procedure:
Step 1 In Internet Explorer, go to Tools > Internet Options.
Step 2 Click on the Security tab.
Step 3 Click on the Trusted Sites icon and click on the Sites... button to open the Trusted sites
window.
Step 4 Enter the URL or domain name of your SSL VPN server in the Add this Web site to the zone
field and click Add.
Step 5 Click Ok in the Trusted Sites and Internet Options windows.
Installing NetExtender from Internet Explorer
To install and launch NetExtender for the first time using the Internet Explorer browser, perform
the following:
Step 1 Log in to the SSL VPN Virtual Office portal.