Connecting To Virtual Private Networks - Zte CRICKETBlade X Max User Manual

Setting up your mobile hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID), secure your
portable Wi-Fi hotspot, and set other options .
1 . Press the Home key > > Settings > Mobile Hotspot .
2 . Tap Configure and set the following options:
• Network name: Enter or edit a network SSID (name) that other devices
see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks .
• Channel: To avoid interference with other Wi-Fi networks, try using a
different channel .
• Security: Choose a security option, Open (not recommended) or WPA2
PSK (other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the
correct password) . When you select WPA2 PSK, tap the Password field to
edit the security password .
• Show password: Check to show or uncheck to hide the password .
• Broadcast network name (SSID): Check to broadcast or uncheck to
hide your network SSID . If the broadcast is disabled, other users need to
get your network SSID to find the Wi-Fi hotspot .
3 . Tap SAVE to save your settings .

Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside
a secured local network . VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations,
schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources
when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network .
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter
your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to
your VPN . You can get this information from your network administrator .
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Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you can
use a VPN .
Adding a VPN
1 . Press the Home key > > Settings > More > VPN .
2 . Tap .
3 . Enter the information provided by your network administrator .
4 . Tap SAVE .
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen .
Connecting to a VPN
1 . Press the Home key > > Settings > More > VPN .
2 . Tap the VPN that you want to connect to .
3 . When prompted, enter any requested credentials and tap CONNECT .
Modifying a VPN
1 . Press the Home key > > Settings > More > VPN .
2 . Tap next to the VPN that you want to modify .
3 . Tap a field to edit the information .
4 . Tap SAVE .
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