Prepare your tablet for vpn connection, Add a vpn, Connect to a vpn – Samsung SM-T217SZKASPR User Manual

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Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection

Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install
security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this
information from your network administrator.

To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your tablet must be connected to
a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your tablet,
see

Mobile Networks

and

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network

.

Set a Screen Lock

Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your tablet by
unauthorized users. PIN or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up trusted
credential storage.

1. Press

and touch

> Settings.

2. Touch Lock screen > Screen lock.

3. Choose a screen lock, from PIN or Password.

4. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see

Lock Screen

.

Add a VPN

The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection.

1. Press

and touch

> Settings > More settings > VPN.

2. Touch

, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. The information

you may need to enter includes Name, Type, Server address, and other information for
your VPN network. Consult your network administrator for more details.

3. When finished, touch Save.

Connect to a VPN

The following describes how to connect to a VPN.

1. Press

and touch

> Settings > More settings > VPN.

2. In the VPNs section, touch a VPN.

3. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials and connect. When you are

connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the Status bar.

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