Connecting To Virtual Private Networks - Alcatel One Touch Idol X 6040A User Manual

• Drag down notification panel and touch
• Touch More...\Tethering & portable hotspot\Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the network SSID or set your
network security.
• Touch Save.
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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 inside that
network, or when connected to a wireless network.
To add a VPN
• Drag down notification panel and touch
• Touch More...\VPN settings and then touch
• In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network
administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings.
• Touch Save.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a lock screen pattern, PIN
code or password for your phone.
to access Settings.
to access Settings.
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To connect/disconnect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
• Drag down notification panel and touch
• Touch More...\VPN settings.
• VPNs you have added are listed; touch the VPN you want to connect with.
• In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch
Connect.
To disconnect:
• Open the Notification panel and touch the resulting notification for the
VPN disconnection.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
• Drag down notification panel and touch
• Touch More...\VPN settings.
• VPNs you have added are listed; touch & hold the VPN you want to edit.
• Touch Edit profile.
• After finished, touch Save.
To delete:
• Touch and hold the VPN you want to delete, in the dialog that opens,
touch Delete profile.
to access Settings.
to access Settings.
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