text: Q:
  
  Is there an option to connect to the VPN before logging in using the SonicWall VPN Client?
  
  I read that there is an option in Windows XP and with the Cisco VPN client to logon to the VPN before logging into the machine; is it possible to connect to the VPN using the SonicWall VPN client prior to logging into a Windows 7 machine?
  
  A:
  
  There is not. The only way to accomplish this would be to set this ability globally for all VPN clients which is not a good idea as it relies on cached credentials. That said, if you really, really want to do this (again, not recommended!):
  
  VPN > Settings > WAN GroupVPN > Configure
  Click the Client tab
  Change the "Cache XAUTH User Name and Password Client" dropdown from
    "Never" to "Always"
  
  Instructions copied from here.
  
  