Prepare your phone for vpn connection, Add a vpn, Connect to a vpn – Samsung SPH-L520ZKPSPR User Manual

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Prepare Your Phone 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 phone must be connected to
a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone,
see

Data Usage

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 phone by
unauthorized users. Pattern, PIN, or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up
trusted credential storage.

1. Press

and tap

> Settings > My device tab.

2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock.

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

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

Screen Lock

.

Add a VPN

Configure a connected to a VPN. You must have a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock set
before adding a VPN.

1.

Press

and tap

> Settings > Connections tab.

2.

Tap More networks > VPN.

3.

Tap

to add a VPN with these options:

Name: Enter the name of the VPN.

Type: Choose the type of VPN, from PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA,

IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.

Server address: enter the VPN server address.

PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN.

Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN.

4.

Tap Save to save the VPN.

Connect to a VPN

Connect to a VPN that’s already set up on your phone.

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