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NETGEAR
Version: 10.1.1, build 10 Release Notes Issued on: 09/29/2003
Product Description
The NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client is a virtual private network (VPN) client for
remote access and secure communications.
New Features and Enhancements
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Smart card removal clears keys option
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Phoenix Device-Connection Authentication support
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WAN maximum transmission unit (MTU) adjust settings for Windows 2000
and XP to better integrate running the client over DSL lines using Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
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Component Versions
Component
CSP Library (FIPS)
CSP Library (Non-FIPS)
Deterministic Networks (DNE) shim
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
Security Policy Editor
Certificate Manager
Phoenix Device-Connection Authentication CryptoOSD
Before Installing or Upgrading to This Version
When upgrading from an earlier version of the VPN client, take these required steps
before installing the client:
1.
Uninstall the existing version through the Control Panel Add/Remove
Programs application.
2.
Reboot your computer.
Note: The original Windows installation files may be required during installation,
depending on the specific version of Windows and your configuration. Make sure that
you have the CD-ROMs or files available before you start the installation.
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ProSafe VPN Client
Release Notes
Version
3.1.0b22
3.0.1b22
2.20
4.29
1.2.1 B10
1.2.1 B10
1.2.3.2
Release Notes
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Page 1: Product Description
Certificate Manager Phoenix Device-Connection Authentication CryptoOSD Before Installing or Upgrading to This Version When upgrading from an earlier version of the VPN client, take these required steps before installing the client: Uninstall the existing version through the Control Panel Add/Remove Programs application. -
Page 2: Windows Compatibility
Description: The elements of the distinguished name sent by the switch are not in the standard order expected by the client. When entering the distinguished name in the Connect using Nortel Contivity VPN Switch group, select the Enter Subject Name in LDAP Format check box. Make sure... - Page 3 Certificate LDAP Format Information Department Company Workaround: The Nortel switch's firmware version 3.5 or later, with Keep Alives disabled is required. If a message regarding invalid hash length appears in the Log View, this means that the keep alive feature is enabled. The Keep Alives option is controlled through the IPSec section of the Group profile.
- Page 4 Workaround: For gateways that send certificates larger than 1024 bits to the client, upgrade to the 128-bit version of Internet Explorer, which include the Microsoft Enhanced CSP. • Automatic certificate selection may not work in Aggressive Mode. Description: Because Aggressive Mode sends an ID payload in the first initiator packet, and no explicit certificate is selected, the session may fail.
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Page 5: Addressed Issues
• AOL 6.0 Compatibility Description: AOL 6.0 software has installation problems on Windows 95/98/SE/Me system with DNE. The AOL installation continuously reinstalls TCP/IP and asks to be restarted. Workarounds: Try one of these: Boot into safe mode, remove DNE, and continue with the AOL install. - Page 6 In Version 1.2.1 (Build 10) Issue # Priority Synopsis QA004745 Client doesn't guard for NAT-D payload overflow. Client doesn't guard against buffer overflow in HASH_R QA004746 processing. QA004747 Client doesn't guard against attribute payload overflow. QA004748 Client packet log may contain extraneous characters. Client pop-up menu may be missing lower Manual Connection QA004749 separator.
- Page 7 In Version 1.2.0 (Build 32) Issue # Priority Synopsis Add mechanism to prevent the creation of duplicate connection 4005 names. Cannot enter and save PSK on Windows XP; error encrypting 4103 PSK. Add inventorying interfaces process after VA hang up to 4161 eliminate residual active VA adapters with no SA.
- Page 8 5183 Unable to release and renew IP addresses or renewals of DHCP leases fail with the firewall build. 5221 VPN.exe causes fatal application error when running vpn.bat from a command prompt. 5367 Auto-retrieval of MSCEP certificate does not work 5419...
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Page 9: Known Issues
Priority Classification Definition No reasonable workaround Critical exists High Reasonable workaround exists Medium Medium level priority problems Inconvenient Lowest level priority problems This is a list of the issues known at time of release: All Open Issues are prioritized and addressed in future releases when possible. Known issues listed in the previous release note in the Known Issues section are still present in this release unless listed in the Addressed Issues section. - Page 10 Issue# Priority Synopsis 4606 Windows XP "Digital signature not found" for crypto OSD adapter during install. Description: Selected option to install Device Connect Authentication and Remote Upgrade for install of client. During install on Windows 2000 received "Digital Signature not Found" for Crypto OSD Adapter. Workaround: Select OK to continue past message, and install will complete successfully.
- Page 11 Issue# Priority Synopsis 5318 Error updating filter record when saving a policy with an Internet Interface on connections that have RGWs specified. Description: Log Viewer reports "Error updating filter record" when specifying an Internet Interface on connections that have RGWs specified. Workaround: Do not specify an Internet Interface on connections that have RGWs.
- Page 12 Workaround: Disable the utility and obtain the latest NIC driver from the vendor (not the special prepackaged one that the laptop vendor supplies with the utility). • The client is incompatible with the ATT Dialers’ VPN component Description: The VPN component included with the ATT dialer is incompatible with DNE.