How can I configure DNS and WINS server settings for VPN clients?

How to configure DNS and WINS server settings for VPN clients in SonicOS 5.9.x.x , 6.2.x.x  , 6.5.x.x and 7.x.x

Resolution for SonicOS 7.X

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.

1.  Navigate to Network | VPN |Advanced ,Click Configure button for "DNS and WINS Server Settings for VPN Client".
2.  Specify the required DNS and WINS servers IP addresses and click OK.
    

How to Test

•   Use the KB ID 170505850768290 for Global VPN configuration steps and connect a Global VPN client. 
•   Once connected, check the DNS and WINS server setting for Virtual Adapter Connection in the PC to make sure it has correct DNS and WINS IP server addresses.

Resolution for SonicOS 6.5

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

1. Navigate to Manage | VPN |Advanced ,Click Configure button for "DNS and WINS Server Settings for VPN Client".
2. Specify the required DNS and WINS servers IP addresses and click OK.
   

How to Test

• Use the KB ID 170505850768290 for Global VPN configuration steps and connect a Global VPN client.
• Once connected, check the DNS and WINS server setting for Virtual Adapter Connection in the PC to make sure it has correct DNS and WINS IP server addresses.
  
  
  
  

Resolution for SonicOS 6.2 and Below

The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. For firewalls that are generation 6 and newer we suggest to upgrade to the latest general release of SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

1. Navigate to VPN | Advanced ,click Configure button for DNS and WINS Server Settings for VPN Client.
                   
2.  Specify the required DNS and WINS servers IP addresses and click OK. 
                

How to Test: 

• Use the KB ID 170505850768290 for Global VPN configuration steps and connect a Global VPN client.
• Once connected, check the DNS and WINS server setting for Virtual Adapter Connection in the PC to make sure it has correct DNS and WINS IP server addresses.