topic If I upgrade the Global Protect software on the firewall, will the old clients be able to connect? in GlobalProtect Discussions

If I upgrade the Global Protect software on the firewall, will the old clients be able to connect?

EddieReyes — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:38:05 GMT

I am planning to upgrade Global Protect.

If I upgrade the software on the firewall, will the old clients be able to connect to the gateway?

Current PAN-OS version is 10.2.9-h1 and Global Protect is 5.2.12. I would like to upgrade to 6.1.5.

Thanks.

Re: If I upgrade the Global Protect software on the firewall, will the old clients be able to connect?

Claw4609 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:55:15 GMT

Hello,

Assuming you arent doing some sort of HIP check to enforce a certain version of Global Protect, yes clients with older GP software will still be able to connect. Clients may or may not receive the new Global Protect versions from the portal depending on what your Portal agent configuration has set for "Allow User to Upgrade GlobalProtect App".

Re: If I upgrade the Global Protect software on the firewall, will the old clients be able to connect?

EddieReyes — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:36:50 GMT

Thank you for taking the time.

I appreciate the help.

Eddie