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

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.

Mal Osborne

When using a VPN, there are two ways it can connect.

1. With a route enabled for just the remote VPN subnet.
2. With a default route set, sending ALL non local traffic down the VPN pipe.

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 "Use default gateway on remote network". I am unsure how this is phrased fol the SonicWALL Net extender.

John

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.

I assume you are using IPsec.

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JAtkins3

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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.