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Alternative to Sonicwall Global VPN Client for Vista 64-bit

Asked by: FreakTrap

Hello:

I need to be able to connect to a Sonicwall VPN through one of their firewalls; however, this is proving to be a daunting task due to the face that the client operating system is Vista 64-Bit.  I have tried signing up for the upcoming beta of the Global VPN Client, but this has been delayed for the past four months and who knows when it will finally be released for public testing.

The only information I am supposed to require to connect to this network is that the IPSec Keyring mode is IKE using a preshared secret and that password.  I have this information and the host-name for the VPN, but this does little for me due to the fact that I can't even install the Global VPN Client.

So my question:  Is there an alternative to GVC that I can use such as any generic VPN client?  Mainly, I'd like to use the built in VPN connectivity features of Windows, but I don't see anywhere to define the specific IPSec Keyring mode, only somewhere to put in a preshared key.  Does anyone have experience in setting this up, or know of any other workarounds I could employ to connect to this VPN?

If I can't get this working, it seems like my only option will be to install Microsoft VPC and use a a virtual XP machine to work remotely through.

Thanks...

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Answers

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-03-12 at 14:36:59ID: 21111033

Sonicwall release the new 64-bit beta for Vista. It works great. I would attach it, but it is over 5 MB. I did attach the release notes for the beta. You can download it off your mysonicwall account. The file name is GVC64_V410_b888. Let me know your email address and I can email it to you. It is 11 MB.

 

by: browensbyPosted on 2008-03-17 at 15:30:16ID: 21146824

I can't find it by logging into mysonicwall.  Could you send it to browensby@gmail.com?

 

by: ScottBlakePosted on 2008-03-18 at 13:40:37ID: 21155578

Here is a link to their ftp server: ftp://sonicwalltac.gotdns.org/GVC64/

 

by: browensbyPosted on 2008-03-18 at 20:43:20ID: 21158337

Thanks for your help Scott.  

 

by: FreakTrapPosted on 2008-03-21 at 17:59:59ID: 21184295

Thank you Scott, I have gotten it working successfully.

 

by: dsantaPosted on 2008-04-04 at 15:42:36ID: 21286182

I have tried installing this on windows 2003 64-bit, it installs but an unknown device shows up in the device manager.  That is the virtual adapter.  I contacted SonicWALL and since the 4.1 is the beta they don't support it.  I need this to work for an offsite NAS solution.  Any thoughts?

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-04-04 at 23:29:13ID: 21287245

Hi dsanta. It is the GVC 4.1 version release Feb 29th 08? Normally I would recommend using a removal tool and doing a clean install after a restart. I will have to check to determine if Sonicwall has a removal tool for the 64 bit version.  

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-04-30 at 18:29:58ID: 21475908

I did not see a 64 bit removal tool.

 

by: NoLimit99RBSPosted on 2008-06-21 at 07:29:05ID: 21837652

Tony, any chance you can email it to me? nolimit99rbs@yahoo.com
thanks

 

by: d4nnyoPosted on 2008-06-22 at 08:02:43ID: 21841029

Tony -- I can't find the 64-bit beta on Sonicwall's site (I logged in and everything), nor on any of the above posted links. Would it be possible for you to email me the software, or a download link?

I'm at d4nnyo@yahoo.com.

Thanks much.

 

by: alexd1979Posted on 2008-06-23 at 12:49:58ID: 21849665

Hello tonyc6601
Please send the Client to me, I have a Windoows Vista x64 Business and cannot connect to our Sonicwall 2040 Pro.
Alex_Diedler (at) gmx.de

Greetings
Alex

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-06-23 at 22:37:55ID: 21852726

I will email it to all of you :-) It is a 11 MB file

 

by: thedeltacompaniesPosted on 2008-06-28 at 20:37:59ID: 21892856

Tony,

I've looked everywhere for a 64 bit GVC version released after the Dec 2007 beta (which crashed my machine repeatedly.)  If you don't have a link, I'd appreciate an email also.  Thank you for being willing to share.

dkirkham@tdcpeople.com

Thanks,
Don

PS. Sonicwall's website says the final versiono of the 64 bit client will be available in 2nd Quarter 2008, so this may all be over on Monday.  ;-)

 

by: vishwak1Posted on 2008-08-07 at 05:47:35ID: 22180365

Hi tonyc6601
                               Can i have your E-Mail ID. I need Global VPN 4.1. If possible please send it to raveekumarsr@hotmail.com

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-08-07 at 22:50:14ID: 22187692

my email is toradat@cox.net. Sorry, but I have not monitored this much. The latest GVC 64 bit gvc client is 411.302.

 

by: soapergemPosted on 2008-08-10 at 08:08:34ID: 22199850

Tony, is there any chance you could e-mail this to me as well? Thanks in advance. gmyers@wisc.edu

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-08-13 at 00:04:20ID: 22219620

I email GVC 411 to you at gmyers@wisc.edu

 

by: agriffitPosted on 2008-08-14 at 05:56:00ID: 22229749

Hi tonyc6601
                              I really need Global VPN 4.1. with 64 bit support.  I've spoken to Sonicwall support who say only selected beta tester clients can have a copy.  If possible please send it to griffja@gmail.com.
      

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-08-15 at 10:09:25ID: 22239914

I email it.

 

by: dalbonesePosted on 2008-08-15 at 16:35:30ID: 22242443

if possible can someone please email me the global vpn 64 bit client at dalbonese@gmail.com I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Daniel

 

by: JMcGeough5Posted on 2008-08-30 at 15:11:02ID: 22353373

Can you also send to JMcGeough@yahoo.com.  Thank you VERY much,  this is needed very badly...

 

by: darnoldlindePosted on 2008-09-10 at 11:22:39ID: 22441314

I also need this badly, and it doesn't appear to be available on the Sonicwall site or FTP anywhere. Can someone mail this to me? (darnold@lindegroup.com)

 

by: CarolinaNetworksPosted on 2008-09-10 at 15:27:38ID: 22443815

Can someone email me the file as well.  Thanks!!!  jmccrary@cnetnc.com

 

by: christianmarvelPosted on 2008-09-23 at 10:07:37ID: 22551647

can someone send me the 64bit as well, im on vista :( christian@iti-marketing.com

 

by: PHESupportPosted on 2008-09-23 at 13:55:05ID: 22553961

Hi Tony,

I also tried on mysonicwall but no luck. Could you please send me the file.

appreciate the help.

Raj.
raj.kalagara@gmail.com

 

by: PHESupportPosted on 2008-09-23 at 13:56:10ID: 22553973

Can some one who has the 64 bit Vista Global VPN Client send it to me please.

raj.kalagara@gmail.com

 

by: NobleRLCPosted on 2008-09-24 at 08:49:26ID: 22560951

Can someone email me the 64-bit version as well? Our mysonicwall login with the registered hardware is long lost.

cnoble@relco.net

 

by: blindmeierPosted on 2008-09-25 at 16:15:27ID: 22574916

Could someone send the x64 client to

bjohnson@csi360.com

Just finished turnin my laptop into Server 2008, workstation style, and could really use this.


Thank you!

 

by: jtmcknightPosted on 2008-09-28 at 13:26:02ID: 22592414

Could someone send the x64 client to mcknight@chek.com

Thanks!

 

by: xoxoteiroPosted on 2008-09-28 at 19:14:54ID: 22593484

Could someone send the x64 client to --->   tomdomurat@gmail.com   <----

Thank you.

 

by: intouch219Posted on 2008-10-01 at 15:42:10ID: 22619787

Can someone email me a copy of the SonicWall 64 bit Vista Global VPN Client.

intouchnow@gmail.com

Many Thanks!

 

by: davoodoofunkPosted on 2008-10-07 at 14:55:38ID: 22664283

Hello,

Could someone also send me a copy of this? I appreciate it, thank you!

jrosario@masimolabs.com

 

by: tonyc6601Posted on 2008-10-07 at 20:32:10ID: 22665873

sent to everyone that has added an entry since my last send

 

by: cadbasePosted on 2008-10-09 at 05:23:24ID: 22677535

Pleas help me.. if possible can someone please email me the global vpn 64 bit

gvc@cadesignmind.dk
Thanks!

 

by: davoodoofunkPosted on 2008-10-09 at 11:59:50ID: 22681343

Hello,

For those of you that need it, i found a page from Sonicwall that describes how to obtain the beta software.

http://listserv.sonicwall.com/mailman/listinfo/gvc

Gotta go through about 12 pages in their forum, but here it is. Keep in mind, it is BETA software, so use at your own risk and all that other disclaimer stuff.

 

by: waldo2k2Posted on 2008-10-14 at 07:51:03ID: 22711829

I've followed the instructions but for some reason it hasn't become available on My Downloads. If someone has the time, could they please email me the latest beta? peterson@devnetinc.com

Thanks in advance!

 

by: cgreinerPosted on 2008-10-23 at 12:40:39ID: 22789849

Hate to be another, but I need a copy of the beta too if anyone's got it and has a moment. I'm managing an IT environment that I inherited, and no one knows who the product was originally registered to. Thanks in advance.

drapht.biz@gmail.com

 

by: kayhettinPosted on 2008-11-10 at 07:18:09ID: 22922222

If you don't mind could I get a copy of the 64-bit VPN beta as well.

kayhettin@gmail.com

Many Thanks.

 

by: azhivovPosted on 2008-11-13 at 08:04:32ID: 22951068

Could anyone please email me a 64 bit beta copy for Vista at sticks_70@yahoo.com?

Thank you very much.

 

by: billmarsPosted on 2008-11-19 at 11:35:22ID: 22997696

Need help too!  Please email to billm@secure-wan.com.

Thanks a lot!  I know it is a pain but you are making a lot of people's lives much easier!

 

by: chrisdewolfPosted on 2008-11-20 at 12:07:07ID: 23007552

Same story, could someone send me the x64 VPN client?
Please mail to 455833@gmail.com

many thanks

 

by: tomn2tsrPosted on 2008-11-21 at 06:18:43ID: 23012979

An email copy of that file would be appreciated coming my way as well.

Thanks community.

tomn2tsr@yahoo.com

 

by: johndweidauerPosted on 2008-12-01 at 10:48:57ID: 23071200

johnweidauer@gmail.com if anyone has it.

thanks

 

by: johndweidauerPosted on 2008-12-01 at 10:52:56ID: 23071247

never mind, I am now an official beta tester, wow

 

by: KentpaiPosted on 2008-12-03 at 20:51:34ID: 23092728

I need it too.  Tahnks for sharing...

my email is koala78@gmail.com

thanks

 

by: actConsultantPosted on 2008-12-05 at 07:00:22ID: 23105263

Please send also to jonklub@gmail.com

 

by: PHESupportPosted on 2009-01-05 at 05:25:25ID: 23295035

I have sent 64 bit client to most of the above emails ID's.

Raj.

 

by: powercramPosted on 2009-01-07 at 08:24:34ID: 23316411

Raj,

I'm looking for this too and would be grateful for a link or the file.  jbunker at newsinc dot com.

Thank you.

 

by: ZJChaserPosted on 2009-01-13 at 02:06:18ID: 23361179

Hey guys, I too am in desperate need of the 64 bit GVC 4.1 ...   alatteri at akuasolutions dot com
Thanks much.

 

by: nanachusPosted on 2009-01-13 at 12:33:39ID: 23366969

I would appreciate if you can send me the file - thanks!
nanachus at yaho dot com

 

by: Summit-ITPosted on 2009-01-15 at 18:28:25ID: 23389911

Thank you for the link.  It worked perfectly on Vista 64-bit Ultimate

 

by: maxtexgrPosted on 2009-01-16 at 10:37:39ID: 23395912

Thanks for the link big_daddy0690 !

 

by: dboughjrPosted on 2009-06-19 at 13:17:13ID: 24669626

Could you send it to Challmark@firmtechnology.net

Please and thank you.

 

by: runoncePosted on 2009-11-24 at 19:31:28ID: 25903971

Does not work with Windows 7 64bit

20120131-EE-VQP-002

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