Virtual private networks (vpn), Prepare your phone for vpn connection, Set up secure credential storage – LG LS840 User Manual

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Web and Data

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Your phone is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network(3G/1x).
When the arrows are animated, your phone is transferring data. When the arrows are
gray, your phone is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data. In
either state, you can receive incoming calls.

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

Launch a Web 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

Set Up Secure Credential Storage

Add a VPN Connection

Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN

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

Launch a Web Connection

and

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network

.

Set Up Secure Credential Storage

If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, follow the
instructions below.

1. Tap

>

> System settings > Security.

2. Tap Install from storage and browse for desired certificates.

You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your
network administrator can tell you how to do this.

Add a VPN Connection

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

1. Tap

>

> System settings > More... > VPN.

2. Tap Add VPN network.

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