Connecting To Virtual Private Networks - Zte BLADE X User Manual

Setting up your mobile hotspot
You can change your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID), secure your
portable Wi-Fi hotspot, and set other options.
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap an option to configure settings.
• Configure:
- Network name: Enter or edit a network name (SSID) 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 hotspot only if they enter the
correct password). When you select WPA2 PSK, tap the Password field
to edit the security password.
- Show password: If you have chosen WPA2 PSK security, check or
uncheck to show or hide the password.
- Broadcast network name (SSID): Check to broadcast or uncheck
to hide your network name (SSID). If the broadcast is disabled, other
users need to get your network SSID to find the Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Manage users: Block or unblock users, set the maximum number of
devices that can connect to the hotspot simultaneously, and view a list
of connected users.
• Sleep policy: Set hotspot sleep policy and notification.

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
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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.
Note: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or password before you can
use credential storage (VPN).
Adding a VPN
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > More > VPN.
2. Tap and enter the VPN name.
3. Enter the server address and other information provided by your network
administrator. Check Show advanced options to fill out additional details.
4. Tap SAVE.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
Connecting to a VPN
1. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap 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. Tap the Arrow
or swipe up from the bottom of the home screen, and
tap Settings > More > VPN.
2. Tap beside the VPN that you want to modify.
3. Tap a field to edit the information.
4. Tap SAVE.
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