Prepare Your Phone For Vpn Connection; Add A Vpn - Samsung GALAXY S5 User Manual

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
Data Usage Settings and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.
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 PIN or password 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 lock, either PIN or Password.
4. Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock.

Add a VPN

Configure a connection to a VPN. You must have a PIN or Password screen lock set before adding a
VPN.
Tip: You may need to contact your network administrator for some of the information needed to set
up a VPN connection.
Add a Basic VPN
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
More networks > VPN > Basic VPN.
3. Tap
Add to configure options:
Name: Enter the name of the VPN.
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Type: Choose the type of VPN.
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Server address: Enter the address for the VPN server.
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PPP Encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN.
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Show advanced options:
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Web and Data
Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings.
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