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Your device is connected to the 4G network. When the signal bands are animated, your device
is scanning and connecting. During data transfer, the animated icon is not used (for example,
when you are opening a Web page).
When the signal bands are gray, your device is connected to the network, signal is weak.
When both the bands and the 4G icon are gray, you there is no coverage and you are
disconnected from the 4G network.
Your device is connected to the 3G mobile broadband network. When the signal bands are
animated, your device is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page);
when the signal bands are gray, your device is connected to the network but is not currently
transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is completely open).
If you do not see an indicator, your device does not have a current data connection. To launch a
connection, see
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
From your device, 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.
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login
credentials or i
nstall security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local
network. You can get this information from your network administrator.
Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your device must first establish a Wi-Fi or data
connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your device, see
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network
Set Up Secure Credential Storage
If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must
first set up the device
’s secure credential storage.
1. Touch
>
(
Settings)
>
Security
, and then touch
Screen lock
>
Password
.
2. Enter a new password (at least eight characters without any spaces) for the credential
storage, scroll down and confirm the password, and then touch
OK
.
3. Touch
Trusted credentials
and then touch your preferred system and user credentials.
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your
network administrator can tell you how to do this.
