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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 70.
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.
Connecting to Networks and Devices