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6.6 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
•Press the Menu key from the Home screen,
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings\Add VPN.
•Touch the type of VPN to add.
•In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network
administrator to configure each component of the VPN settings.
•Press the Menu key and touch Save.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.
To connect/disconnect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
•Press the Menu key from the Home screen,
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings.
•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:
•Open the Notification panel and touch the resulting notification for the
VPN connection.
To edit/delete a VPN
To edit a VPN:
•Press the Menu key from the Home screen,
•Touch Settings\Wireless & networks\VPN settings.
•VPNs you have added are listed; touch & hold the VPN you want to edit.
•Touch Edit network.
•After finished, press the Menu key and touch Save.
To delete:
•Touch & hold the VPN you want to delete, in the dialog that opens, touch
Delete network.
•Touch OK to confirm.
