

On the SonicWall appliance, navigate to SSL VPN | Client Settings.For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. On the SonicWall appliance, navigate to Manage | SSL VPN | Client Settings.The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware. This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. In this example, we've already configured the appliance for Netextender or Mobile Connect connectivity, and we've just configured the DNS domain/DNS suffix: Please type in the DNS Domain ( example.local) in field DNS search list in order and click ADD. Ensure that all required fields are correctly filled in. Click Configure to get a pop up window and navigate to Client Settings tab.On the SonicWall appliance, navigate to Network | SSL VPN | Client Settings.

The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware. This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. NOTE: The DNS suffix on the NGFW appliance can be configured on the SSL VPN | Client Settings page. Requests to will use the local DNS server, as configured by the device's WiFi or 3G connection. Requests to will use the remote VPN DNS server. Requests to domains that do not match the VPN DNS suffixes go to the local (3G/WiFi connection) DNS servers.ĮXAMPLE: DNS suffix is set to. When using Split Tunnels, only DNS requests that match the VPN DNS suffix search domains will use the VPN DNS servers. This is an intended behavior, due to requirements by Apple.

However, with iOS based devices (IPhone/iPad/iPod touch) using the SonicWall Mobile Connect client, DNS requests will be sent across the VPN tunnel only when it matches the DNS suffix configured on the NGFW appliance. With regular Mac OS X/Linux/Windows based client connections, SonicWall can prioritize all DNS traffic over the VPN.
