Tethering; Virtual Private Networks (Vpn); Prepare Your Phone For Vpn Connection - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 User Manual

Tethering

Share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your phone using a USB cable
or via Bluetooth.
1. From home, tap
2. Choose a tethering method:

USB tethering: Connect the computer to the phone using the USB cable, and then tap
USB tethering to turn tethering on.

Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the computer using Bluetooth. Tap Bluetooth
tethering to turn tethering on. For more information, see Bluetooth.

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.
3. Choose a screen unlock type: Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint.
4. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see
Web and Data
Apps > Settings >
Apps > Settings.
Hotspot and Tethering.
Network.
Data Usage
Screen Lock.
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