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9.5
Connecting to virtual private networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the 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
inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.
To add a VPN
•
Touch
Settings > Network & internet > VPN
and then touch .
•
On the screen that opens, follow your network administrator's
instructions to configure each component of the VPN settings.
•
Touch
SAVE
.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
Before adding a VPN, you should set a screen lock for your
phone.
To connect/disconnect to/from VPN
To connect to a VPN:
•
Touch
Settings > Network & internet > VPN
.
•
The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch the VPN you want
to connect with.
•
In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and
touch
CONNECT
.
To disconnect from a VPN:
•
Touch the VPM you want to disconnect from. In the dialog that
opens, touch
DISCONNECT
.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
•
Touch
Settings > Network & internet > VPN
.
•
The VPNs you have added are listed. Touch beside the VPN
you want to edit.
•
After editing, touch
SAVE
.
To delete a VPN:
•
Touch beside the VPN you want to delete, then touch
FORGET
to delete it.