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SonicWall Netextender pros and cons

Vendor: SonicWall
3.1 out of 5

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PROS

SonicWall Netextender allows for remote work with reliable performance.
It provides good management controls, allowing policy and routing customization based on client needs.
Initial setup of SonicWall Netextender is straightforward.
SonicWall Netextender integrates seamlessly with SAML and Microsoft Identity Management for secure access enforcement.
SonicWall Netextender supports multifactor authentication, enhancing security measures.

CONS

Some companies provide a VPN client for free, but users have to pay for NetExtender.
Multi-factor authentication must be enabled or integrated by default with it in order to be integrated with NetExtender.
SonicWall NetExtender requires loading each license onto an appliance, making administrative work necessary without pooling across multiple appliances.
Initial setup is straightforward, but relocating the VPN appliance from on-premise to on-cloud requires starting over and redeploying from scratch.
Concerns exist regarding zero trust and SonicWall NetExtender not keeping pace with newer technologies.
 

SonicWall Netextender Pros review quotes

JayPrajapati - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2024
It can support multifactor authentication. Also, it is a very basic application.
JB
Mar 7, 2022
I found nothing of value in this solution.
DE
Nov 8, 2021
The initial setup is pretty straightforward.
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KE
Jun 29, 2021
The most valuable feature for the Netextender is the ease with which we can integrate it with SAML.
FS
May 17, 2021
It allows us to work remotely.
DS
Jun 9, 2021
The initial setup is pretty easy.
Bharath Kumar Gajula - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 6, 2023
My company opted for this solution because it can individually perform. Basically, we don't require load balancers and all those additional feature sets or additional devices that might be required. The solution can handle the certificate, DNS queries, and all that stuff individually.
KE
Feb 1, 2023
One of the most valuable features of SonicWall Netextender is the integration of VPN accounts with Microsoft Identity Management, which enables us to enforce secure access through Microsoft Intune and conditional access policies. This helps ensure that only authorized individuals are able to access the VPN, rather than anyone with knowledge of a password.
PR
May 27, 2021
NetExtender works very well. I never had an issue with it, and it has been working well for me. In terms of management, you have good control over the destination. You can use NetExtender to set the policy and the static route for a client. You can modify it based on what your client needs or can access. You have good control over routing.
Gary Downey - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 2, 2023
The product has two-factor authentication.
 

SonicWall Netextender Cons review quotes

JayPrajapati - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 18, 2024
In future releases, introductions of AI features would be really helpful.
JB
Mar 7, 2022
They need to rewrite the software to make it a usable product.
DE
Nov 8, 2021
The Netextender application itself doesn't really look pretty, however, we can still use it. We don't care what it looks like. That said, if they did a cosmetic update, that would be fine.
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KE
Jun 29, 2021
Right now, you have to load each license on to an appliance. You can't pool across multiple appliances. So, you end up having to do a lot of administrative work to recover if an internet provider goes down, and you cannot leverage it as easily into a DR solution.
DS
Jun 9, 2021
There must be a multi-factor authentication enabled or integrated by default with it in order to be integrated with NetExtender.
Bharath Kumar Gajula - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 6, 2023
The only concern I do have is with the zero trust, and the solution is not coping with the newer technologies as much as it needs to do on that particular factor.
KE
Feb 1, 2023
The initial setup of SonicWall Netextender is straightforward. The only issue we encountered was with relocating the VPN appliance. If we needed to move it from an on-premise to an on-cloud architecture, we had to start over and redeploy it from scratch. Unfortunately, it is not portable and any changes to its physical location often result in the need for a fresh deployment to ensure everything functions properly.
PR
May 27, 2021
SonicWall can be difficult for some people, but I don't find it difficult. Some companies provide a VPN client for free, but you have to pay for NetExtender.
Gary Downey - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 2, 2023
The UI could be a little better.
PratapNegi - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 2, 2024
The product does not work well.