Virtual private networks (vpn), Prepare your phone for vpn connection, Install security certificates – Kyocera Hydro LIFE User Manual

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Web and Data

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If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection. To
launch a connection, see

Start a Data Connection

.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that
allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your
corporate network.

Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection

Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, 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.

Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data
connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your
phone, see

Start a Data Connection

and

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless

Network

.

Install Security Certificates

Your network administrator may instruct you to download and install security
certificates to connect to the network.

1. Download and install the certificates needed to access your local network into a

microSD card. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this.

2. Insert the microSD card into your phone. See

Insert a microSD Card

.

3. Touch Home

>

> Settings > Security > Install from SD card, and install the

necessary security certificates.

Add a VPN Connection

Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone.

1. Touch Home

>

> Settings > More… > VPN.

2. If you are asked to set up a screen lock, touch OK and set up a required type of

lock. To set up a screen lock, see

Screen Lock

.

Touch

and enter the information for the VPN you want to add.

3.

 Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE),

and advanced options.

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