Virtual Private Networks (Vpn); Prepare Your Phone For Vpn Connection - Samsung Galaxy S 5 User Manual

2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off.
Connect a Device to Your Phone's Hotspot
When you connect a device to your phone's Hotspot feature, the device can access your phone's
connection to the mobile data network.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Hotspot, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Hotspot on or off.
3. On the other device, scan for Wi-Fi hotspots, and then select your phone's hotspot.
Your phone's Network SSID will appear in the list of available devices. To find your phone's

Network SSID, go to
top of the screen.
4. At the prompt, enter your phone's password.
Your phone uses WPA2 security, which requires a password. To find your phone's password,

go to Settings >
For more information, see

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 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
Settings and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless
Set a Screen Lock
Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by unauthorized
users. A Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint screen lock provides sufficient security to set up trusted
credential storage.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock.
Web and Data
Apps >
Settings.
Settings >
Hotspot, and look for the password in the connection instructions.
Hotspot Settings.
Apps >
Settings.
Hotspot. The network SSID is displayed near the
Network.
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