Configuring the vpn client – SonicWALL Internet Security Appliances User Manual

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7. Enter a 16 character hexadecimal encryption key in the Encryption Key field or use the default

value. This encryption key is used to configure the remote SonicWALL client's encryption key,
therefore, write it down to use when configuring the client.

8. Enter a 32 character hexadecimal authentication key in the Authentication Key field or use the

default value. Write down the key to use while configuring the client settings.

Tip Valid hexadecimal characters include 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, a,b, c, d, e, and f.
1234567890abcdef is an example of a valid DES or ARCFour encryption key. If you enter an
incorrect encryption key, an error message is displayed at the bottom of the browser window.
9. Click Add New Network... to enter the destination network addresses. Clicking Add New

Network... automatically updates the VPN configuration and opens the VPN Destination
Network window.

10. Enter "0.0.0.0" in the Range Start, Range End, and Destination Subnet Mask for NetBIOS

broadcast fields.

11. Click Update to add the remote network and close the VPN Destination Network window. Once

the SonicWALL has been updated, a message confirming the update is displayed at the bottom
of the browser window.

Configuring the VPN Client

Installing the VPN Client Software

1. When you register your SonicWALL VPN Upgrade at <http://www.mysonicwall.com>, a unique

VPN client serial number and link to download the SonicWALL VPN Client zip file is displayed.

Alert SonicWALL PRO 300 lists an additional 50 serial numbers on the back of the SonicWALL VPN
Client certificate.
2. Unzip the SonicWALL VPN Client zip file.
3. Double-click setup.exe and follow the VPN client setup program step-by-step instructions. Enter

the VPN client serial number when prompted.

4. Restart your computer after installing the VPN client software.

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