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LAN subnet and workstation IP address

The following is copied from a SonicWall support document concerning a VPN client failure.:

A. Make sure that the SonicWALL LAN subnet and workstation IP address are not in the same subnet.

I thought I understood it, but apparently I don't.  Could someone give an elementary explanation, please.
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So, if a lot of incoming VPNs are on 192.168.1.x (very common) and my LAN is 192.168.1.x then it will fail those VPNs?
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Yes, the remote users for VPN and the workstation users should have different IP subnets / ranges.
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Different but pertinent.  Good responses.  I miss my WatchGuard Firebox.