Version 5.0.0

July 2026

This version of Global VPN Client is a maintenance release for existing platforms and resolves issues in previous releases.

Important

• If you have a prior version of Global VPN Client installed, uninstall it before installing version 5.0.0.
• Remove any installed 3rd Party VPN client program before installing the latest Global VPN Client.

Compatibility and Installation Notes

• A MySonicWall account is required.
• Most popular browsers are supported, but Google Chrome is preferred for the real-time graphics display on the Dashboard.

Supported Firewalls and Firmware

Global VPN Client is supported on SonicWall appliances running SonicOS 8 and higher.

Supported SonicWall appliances running SonicOS 8.x

NSa 2800	TZ80
NSa 3800	TZ280, TZ280P, TZ280W
NSa 4800	TZ380, TZ380W
NSa 5800	TZ480
NSa 6800	TZ580
	TZ680

Global VPN Client is supported on SonicWall appliances running SonicOS 7.0.1 and higher.

Supported SonicWall appliances running SonicOS 7.x

NSsp 10700	NSa 2700	TZ270, TZ270W
NSsp 11700	NSa 3700	TZ370, TZ370W
NSsp 13700	NSa 4700	TZ470, TZ470W
NSsp 15700	NSa 5700	TZ570, TZ570P, TZ570W
	NSa 6700	TZ670

Global VPN Client is supported on SonicWall appliances running SonicOS 6.5 and higher.

Supported SonicWall appliances running SonicOS 6.x

NSsp 12400	NSA 2600	TZ300, TZ300W
NSsp 12800	NSA 3600	TZ400, TZ400W
	NSa 2650	TZ600, TZ600P
	NSa 3650

Supported Client Systems

Global VPN Client is supported on SonicWall security appliances running one of these client operating systems:

• Windows 11, 64 bit
• Windows 10, 64 bit
• Windows 10, 32 bit.

What's New

• Two Factor Authentication can be configured to use a one-time password (OTP) when connecting between Global VPN Client and the firewall.

• This maintenance release also provides fixes for previously reported issues.

Resolved Issues

Issue ID	Issue Description
CLNT-1346	GVC crashes when the Details tab on the Certificate page is opened and clicked 2 or 3 times.
CLNT-1344	When you click the Help link in the program, a message indicates that you can���t reach this page.
CLNT-1339	GVC Ver. 5.0.0.2007 prints error 'Failed to process packet payloads' even when the connection is successful < Team, should we list this ticket? It looks like is was opened on version 5.0 and that hasn’t even been released to the client yet. I think this one should be deleted. >
CLNT-1338	The shortcut, For help, Press F1, is not working when logs are open.
CLNT-1331	A duplicate IP address can be added as a peer multiple times.
CLNT-1328	RSA 4096-bit user certificate authentication fails with INVALID_SIGNATURE; the username and password prompts are not shown on Enable.
CLNT-1326	When the option to Auto reconnect after wake from sleep is disabled, the GVC peer remains stuck in Connecting state when manually enabled after a system wake-up.
CLNT-1324	Tunnel shows "Connected" after sleep/wake but IPsec Phase I/II not established; no traffic flows. < Team, this is another ticket that was tagged GVC 5.0.0 . Shouldn’t this one should be deleted? >
CLNT-1323	If the enrollment process is interrupted and the enrollment window is left idle, the session expires without proper messages.
CLNT-1322	Unable to add users with special characters in their name; enrollment fails.
CLNT-1320	Import ECDSA certificate to the local user, and it also shows the certificate list.
CLNT-1319	Sometimes 2FA windows becomes non responsive. < Team, this is another ticket that was tagged GVC 5.0.0 . Shouldn’t this one should be deleted? >
CLNT-1318	Saving a username with 128 characters failed; 127 characters is OK.
CLNT-1317	When you click Help > Generate Reportthe operating system is not listed correctly on the information.

Known Issues

No known issues in this release.