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When using a VPN, there are two ways it can connect.<br />
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1. With a route enabled for just the remote VPN subnet. <br />
2. With a default route set, sending ALL non local traffic down the VPN pipe. <br />
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I suspect you have this set up in the latter manner, and cannot get connectivity from the other end of the VPN. There should be an option on the VPN client, for windows, is is a checkbox labled &quot;Use default gateway on remote network&quot;. I am unsure how this is phrased fol the SonicWALL Net extender.
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Usually this occurs because you have not enabled Split Tunneling in the VPN settings. With Split Tunneling enabled you should be able to use your browser. <br />
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I assume you are using IPsec.
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Thank you all, I am trying to get access to the firewall now. Will keep you all in the loop. _Tyrant is correct there are no such settings in the netextender client to select a path for the internet on the local.
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_Tyrant &nbsp;does this lower the security on that sonicwall &nbsp; by disabling Tunnel All Mode?
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<i>does this lower the security on that sonicwall &nbsp; by disabling Tunnel All Mode</i> &nbsp;&lt;-- Split Tunneling should not lower tunnel security. Some people CAN do silly things when also connected to the internet but that is always true.
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using net extender(VPN Client) and connecting to the VPN. After I connect I am able to access the remote site.<br />
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&nbsp;If I need to look something up and try to use any browser I am NOT able to go to any web sites including my google mail.<br />
I have to disconnect VPN go look up what I need to do and then reconnect to VPN and ......<br />
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I have a windows 8.1 laptop<br />
I believe the VPN is setup on a Sonicwall<br />
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what settings do i need to adjust in-order to use my browsers while connected to a vpn<br />
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Thank you in advance.
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using net extender(VPN Client) and connecting to the VPN. After I connect I am able to access the remote site.

 If I need to look something up and try to use any browser I am NOT able to go to any web sites including my google mail.
I have to disconnect VPN go look up what I need to do and then reconnect to VPN and ......

I have a windows 8.1 laptop
I believe the VPN is setup on a Sonicwall

what settings do i need to adjust in-order to use my browsers while connected to a vpn

Thank you in advance.

Internet access not working after making a vpn connection on windows 8.1

A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.

Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, with an emphasis on improving its user experience on tablets. In particular, these changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, the Start screen, a new platform for developing apps with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services, support for USB 3.0, Advanced Format hard drives, near field communications, and cloud computing. Additional security features were introduced, such as built-in antivirus software, integration with Microsoft SmartScreen phishing filtering service and support for UEFI Secure Boot on supported devices with UEFI firmware.