Get To Files On Other Computers; Share Files And Folders; Connect To A Virtual Private Network (Vpn); V Irtual P Rivate N Etwork (Vpn) - Microsoft Surface Pro 3 User Manual

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Get to files on other computers

To see shared files, folders, and libraries on your network, open File Explorer and navigate to Homegroup or
Network (or you can use the
1. Open File Explorer. (On the Start screen enter File Explorer, then choose File Explorer from the list).
2. In the left pane, choose Homegroup or Network.
3. To browse shared files and folders, tap or click the computer name under Network or someone's name
under Homegroup.
For more info, see
Note PCs that are turned off, hibernating, or asleep won't appear as part of the homegroup.

Share files and folders

There are many ways you can share files and folders in Windows 8.1. For info about sharing, see
home network or on your Surface

Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Surface Pro 3 can connect to your workplace network by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. VPNs
connect PCs to large networks (usually corporate) over the Internet.
Set up a new VPN connection
1. Ask your network admin for your company's virtual private network (VPN) server name. Example:
Contoso.com or 157.54.0.1 or 3ffe:1234::1111.
2. M ake sure you're connected to a network.
3. Open the Settings charm, and tap or click Change PC settings > Network > Connections.
4. Under VPN, tap or click
Can't connect? See
Connect or disconnect from a VPN
1. Open the Settings charm, and then tap or click the wired or wireless network icon.
2. Under Connections,
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Find PCs, devices, and content on your network
on Surface.com.
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and enter the info for connecting to your VPN.
Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
tap or click your VPN connection, then choose Connect or Disconnect.
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