NETGEAR IPSec VPN Lite v6.30.001 Release Notes

Note: This VPN Lite Client software requires an activation key. The VPN Lite Client software is NOT available for purchase and is ONLY bundled with the following products:

  1. FVS318Gv2 - 1 Lite license
  2. FVS318N - 1 Lite license
  3. FVS338 - 1 Lite license
  4. FVS336Gv2 - 1 Lite license
  5. FVS336Gv3 - 1 Lite license
  6. FVX538v2 - 5 Lite licenses
  7. SRX5308 - 5 Lite licenses
  8. SRXN3205 - 1 Lite license
  9. UTM9S - 1 Lite license
  10. UTM10 - 1 Lite license
  11. UTM25 - 1 Lite license
  12. UTM25S - 1 Lite license
  13. UTM50 - 3 Lite Licenses
  14. UTM150 - 3 Lite Licenses

Please contact the resellers or place of purchase if you need an activation key for your VPN software. 

New Features:

  1. New Configuration Wizards for IKEv2 and SSL tunnels.
  2. Windows 10 full compatibility.

Bug Fixes:

  1. [IKEv2] Import certificate with "DC" RDN from Windows Store fixed.
  2. [IKEv2] Fixed the issue where the VPN tunnel properly opens when Certificate received from the VPN gateway is the same as the user Certificate.
  3. Fixed the issue where the VPN tunnel properly opens even if no Remote Id has been specified in the VPN Client.
  4. [IKEv2] Windows firewall configuration correctly restored on uninstall.
  5. Fixed the issue where the DPD still working when "split tunneling" is enabled.
  6. Fixed the issue where the "Automatic" mode works for Phase1 encryption when gateway reports AES.
  7. Modification of IKE port and NAT port (IKEv1 parameters) is fixed.
  8. Fixed the issue with Mode Config on IKEv1, Phase 2 establishment could fail.
  9. Fixed the issue where the "Initial contact" is not sent anymore upon tunnel renegociation.
  10. Fixed the correct management of certificates containing an OID in the subject.
  11. Fixed the issue where the tunnel opening on traffic detection might not work after a restart of the VPN Client software.
  12. Fixed the issue where it cannot open an IKEv1 tunnel when switching from a network to another while VPN Client is running (on a workstation with two NICs).

To Install:

  1. Download and extract the file on your local computer

Click here to download 4.65 MB

  1. Unzip the file and double click on the "NETGEARVPNClientLite_v6.30.001_Setup.exe" that you have just downloaded and follow the on screen instructions to install your VPN Client software.
  2. You may need to restart your computer after the installation.
  3. Click on "Activate" and enter the license key(s) that comes with your bundled hardware to continue using the software. 
  4. To configure and setup the VPN settings, please read this 

If you find an error, you can gather additional information to aid NETGEAR in resolving your problem::

  1. Activate the detailed log with CTRL+ALT+D ("Trace mode is on" will appear in the main banner).
  2. Reboot the PC.
  3. Run the VPN Client and try to re-create the issue.
  4. Log on to https://my.netgear.com to submit a Support ticket and make sure you include the following in your Support ticket: