HTC HTCONEUNLOCKEDBLACK Connecting to virtual private networks, To add a VPN, To connect to a VPN

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Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network, from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network.

There are numerous systems for securing VPN connections, including some that rely on secure certificates or other schemes to ensure that only authorized users can connect. For information about installing secure certificates, see “Working with secure certificates” on page 78.

To configure VPN access from your phone, you must obtain the details from your network administrator.

To add a VPN

1Press Home , press Menu , and touch Settings, to open the Settings application.

2Touch Wireless & networks > VPN settings.

3 Touch Add VPN.

4Touch the type of VPN to add.

5In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings.

6Press Menu and touch Save.

The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.

To connect to a VPN

1Open the Settings application.

2Touch Wireless & networks > VPN settings.

The VPNs you’ve added are listed on the VPN settings screen.

3Touch the VPN to which you want to connect.

4In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch Connect.

When you’re connected to a VPN, you receive an ongoing notification in the Status bar. If you are disconnected, you receive a notification that you can use to return to the VPN settings screen so that you can reconnect to it. See “Managing notifications” on page 52.

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