Login with NetExtender before Windows login to gain user AD settings on new laptop

Netw0rk_Deltares

Hi, to deliver new laptops to our staff (at home) we would like to start the NetExtender (pre-installed with correct settings like server, domain) before the windows login. This would allow a new user to login to the AD domain and get all the user settings imported from the domain to the laptop.

The NetExtender does have a config where you can start the client before login, however, you have to fill in the user/password before. That's something we can't do - or allow.

The best would be, if the NetExtende screen appeared so the user can fill in the userid/password, start the VPN connection, and then login to the Windows domain.

TonyA

Hey @Netw0rk_Deltares

Please check out the following KB article (It mentions SMA - but it is relating to Net extender itself:

SMA100: Windows Network Logon using NetExtender | SonicWall

Let me know if this helps.

Vijay_Kumar_KV

Refer this Kb :SMA100: Windows Network Logon using NetExtender | SonicWall

Netw0rk_Deltares

Hello, thanks for your replies! I got this reply from Support as well... funny the option is back.

But, we're not ready yet. The answer depends on the .MSI installation - which we don't want. The reason?

If you install with .MSI the auto update will not work - and that's something we won't let go, an upgrade in firmware on the SMA always means a new version of the NetExtender. We know asking all our users to perform the upgrade manually is a no-go, letting SCCM solve this won't work when they're not in the office...

So if anyone knows if the .exe installation has some clever options to perform a silent install (with Support Network Logon), we would be very happy...

with kind regards, the networkteam Deltares

thiago_luna

Hi mate,

Have you get any information about the MSI installer from support?

I need this to set up installation of Netextender with NETLOGON/PRELOGON via intune.