Configuring the Global NetExtender IP Address Range

When setting up your SonicWall appliance, you may need to specify a global NetExtender address range using either a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or a Static IP. In this article, we will walk you through the steps for configuring both methods.

Specifying a Global NetExtender Address Range Using DHCP

To specify your global NetExtender address range using a DHCP, follow these steps:

1. Restart current clients to obtain new addresses.

2. The Status message displays 'Update Successful.'

3. If using IPv6, supply an ending client IPv6 address in the Client Address Range End field.

4. Supply a beginning client IPv6 address in the Client Address Range Begin field.

5. Under NetExtender Client IPv6 Address Range, optionally select 'Use Static Pool' from the drop-down list.

6. Supply an ending client IPv4 address in the Client Address Range End field.

7. Supply a beginning client IPv4 address in the Client Address Range Begin field.

Specifying a Global NetExtender Address Range Using a Static IP

To specify your global NetExtender address range using a Static IP, follow these steps:

1. For example, if your LAN uses the 192.168.168.0/24 subnet, and you want to support up to 10 concurrent NetExtender sessions, you could use 192.168.168.240 to 192.168.168.250, providing they are not already in use.

2. Select a range that falls within your existing LAN subnet.

Additional Considerations

When selecting a global NetExtender IP address range, consider the following factors:

* The range should fall within the same subnet as the interface to which the SRA appliance is connected, and in cases where there are other hosts on the same segment as the SRA appliance, it must not overlap or collide with any assigned addresses.

* The range needs to be large enough to accommodate the maximum number of concurrent NetExtender users you wish to support plus one (for example, the range for 15 users requires 16 addresses, such as 192.168.200.100 to 192.168.200.115).

* An IPv6 address pool for NetExtender is optional, while an IPv4 address pool is required.

Configuring the global NetExtender IP address range on your SonicWall appliance allows you to specify the IP address pool from which addresses will be assigned to remote users during NetExtender sessions. By following these steps and considering the additional factors mentioned above, you can ensure a smooth and secure remote access experience for your users.

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