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Connecting to a virtual private network (VPN)
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate
network.
Preparing your phone for VPN connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login
credentials and/or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local
network. You can get this information from your network administrator.
Also, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection before you can initiate a VPN
connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see
"Data connection" and "Wi-Fi" in this chapter.
Setting up secure credential storage
If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you
must first set up the phone’s secure credential storage.
1. Press HOME > MENU, tap Settings > Security, and then tap Set password.
2. Enter a new password (at least 8 characters without any spaces) for the credential storage,
scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK.
3. Select the Use secure credentials check box.
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network Your
network administrator can tell you how to do this.
Adding a VPN connection
1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.
2. Tap Add VPN, and then tap the type of VPN you want to add.
3. Tap the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details you have obtained
from your network administrator.
4. When finished, press MENU, and then tap Save.
The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen.
Connecting to a VPN
1. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.
2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect.
When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the
title bar.
4. Open the web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network.
See "Using your phone’s web browser."
Disconnecting from a VPN
1. Press and hold the title bar, and then slide down your finger to open the Notifications panel.
2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN
connection to disconnect from it.
When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed
in the notification area of the title bar.