NetExtender Windows is a transparent software application for Windows users that enables remote users to securely connect to the remote network accessed through a SonicWall appliance. With NetExtender Windows, remote users can securely run any application on the remote network. Users can upload and download files, mount network drives, and access resources as if they were on the local network.
This release supports all the features and contains all the issues resolved in previous NetExtender Windows releases. For more information, see the last release notes on MySonicWall at https://mysonicwall.com.
NetExtender Windows Client Versions
The following is a list of NetExtender Windows client versions that are available in this release.
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 10.3.4 | NetExtender for Windows 10 32-bit MSI/EXE |
| 10.3.4 | NetExtender for Windows 10/11 64-bit MSI/EXE |
| 10.3.4 | NetExtender for Windows 11/10 ARM64-bit |
Supported Client Platforms
NetExtender Windows 10.3.4 supports computers running the following versions:
Windows 10/11.
SonicWall appliances receive NetExtender Windows connections from remote clients. The following appliances are supported:
NetExtender Windows 10.2.x versions are the only fully supported firewall versions at this time. While NetExtender Windows 10.3.x versions are available; they currently have limited support and may not be suitable for all supported firewall versions.
| Firewall Firmware Version | NX 10.2.341 | NX 10.3.4 |
|---|---|---|
| GEN 5 (SOHO only) - 5.9.2.14-13o | Supported | Limited Support |
| GEN 6/6.5 - 6.5.5.1-6n | Supported | Limited Support |
| GEN 7 - 7.3.0-7019 | Supported | Limited Support |
| GEN 7 - 7.3.1-7013 | Supported | Limited Support |
| GEN 7 - 7.3.2-7008 | Supported | Supported |
| GEN 8 - 8.0.4-8014 | Supported | Limited Support |
| GEN 8 - 8.1.0-8017 | Supported | Limited Support |
SonicWall recommends using the latest firmware GEN 7 and GEN 8 for optimal performance.
This release provides the latest NetExtender Windows version, fixes for previously reported issues and the new features as follows:
| Issue ID | Issue Description |
|---|---|
| NX-206 | No notification in Notification Center with NX 10.3.2 |
| NX-252 | NX 10.3.2 is not disconnected by Inactivity Timeout. |
| NX-275 | NX client could not connect to SSLVPN if the domain name contains a special character |
| NX-285 | NX 10.3.3 User authentication with SAML Entra ID fails. |
| NX-295 | Issue with automated deployment configuration of NX on version 10.3.3 |
| NX-296 | NetExtender auto update stops working if Virtual office is turned off. |
| NX-297 | Connection to an SMA100 appliance with Device Management enabled may experience connection failures. |
| NX-348 | Silent deploy or upgrade from 10.2.341 to Windows NX 10.3.4 failed to connect to GEN6 and GEN7(701-5165) with 'Failed to make SSL connection to remote'. |
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.