Connecting To Virtual Private Networks - Zte BLADE T2 Lite User Manual

Connecting to Networks and Devices
Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone's data connection with other devices by turning your phone
into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature requires a data connection on a mobile
network and may result in data charges.
NOTE: When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled, you cannot use your phone's
Wi-Fi capability to access the Internet. You still remain connected to the Internet via your
mobile data network.
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
2. Slide the switch to the On position. (If Wi-Fi was on, tap OK to turn it off.)
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect with it to start using the
phone's mobile data.
NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, slide the switch to the Off
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID), secure your portable Wi-Fi
hotspot, and set other options.
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
2. Tap an option to configure settings.
Configure:
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- Network name: Enter or edit a network name (SSID) that other devices see
when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
Security: Choose a security option, Open (not recommended) or WPA2 PSK
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(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.
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Show password: If you have chosen WPA2 PSK security, check to show or
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uncheck to 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.
More Settings: Set hotspot sleep policy and notification.
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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. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other
institutions to let people access local network resources when not on campus, or when
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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 a VPN.
Adding a VPN
1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Network & Internet > 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.
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