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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 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.Press > > System settings > Security.

2.Tap Install from storage and browser 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.Press > > System settings > More... > VPN.

2.Tap Add VPN network.

Note: A screen lock is required to configure VPN.

3.Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator.

4.When finished, tap Save.

The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen.

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