Connecting to Virtual
Private Networks
Virtual private networks
(VPNs) allow you to connect
to resources inside a secured
local network, from outside that
network. VPNs are commonly
deployed by corporations,
schools, and other institutions so
that their users can access local
network resources when not on
campus, or when connected to a
wireless network.
There are numerous systems
for securing VPN connections,
including some that rely on
secure certificates or other
methods to ensure that only
authorized users can connect.
For information about installing
secure certificates, see "Working
With Secure Certificates"on
page 62.
To configure VPN access from
your phone, you must obtain
the details from your network
administrator.
To add a VPN
1
From the Home screen, press
the Menu Key
2
Touch Settings > Wireless &
networks > VPN settings.
3
Touch Add VPN.
4
Touch the type of VPN to add.
5
In the screen that opens,
follow the instructions from
your network administrator to
configure each component of
the VPN settings.
6
Press the Menu Key
and touch Save.
The VPN will be added to
the list on the VPN settings
screen.
To connect to a VPN
1
From the Home screen, press
the Menu Key .
2
Touch Settings > Wireless &
networks > VPN settings.
The VPNs you've added are
listed on the VPN settings
screen.
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