Connecting To Virtual Private Networks; Working With Secure Certificates; To Add A Vpn - HTC BB99100 User Manual

Connecting to networks and devices

Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are a technology for connecting to the resources
inside a secured local network, from outside that network. VPNs are commonly
deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so 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. You must obtain the details from your network administrator to
configure VPN access from your phone.

Working with secure certificates

If your organization's VPN access relies on secure certificates, you must obtain the
certificates and store them in your phone's secure credential storage, before you
can configure VPN access on your phone.
If your network administrator instructs you download the certificates from a web
site, you'll be prompted to set a password for the credential storage when you
download the certificates. If your network administrator has you obtain the
certificates in some other way, you will need to use the Security & location settings
to set a password for the credential storage first (see "Location & security settings"
on page 264).

To add a VPN

Press HOME, press MENU, and touch Settings, to open the Settings
1
application.
Touch Wireless controls > VPN settings.
2
Touch Add VPN.
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4 Touch the type of VPN you want to add.
5 In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network
administrator to configure each component of the VPN's settings.
Press MENU and touch Save.
6
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
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