Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection, Add a VPN, Connect to a VPN

Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection

Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator.

To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your tablet must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your tablet, see Mobile Networks and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.

Set a Screen Lock

Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your tablet by unauthorized users. PIN or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage.

1.Press and touch > Settings.

2.Touch Lock screen > Screen lock.

3.Choose a screen lock, from PIN or Password.

4.Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Lock Screen.

Add a VPN

The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection.

1.Press and touch > Settings > More settings > VPN.

2.Touch , and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. The information you may need to enter includes Name, Type, Server address, and other information for your VPN network. Consult your network administrator for more details.

3.When finished, touch Save.

Connect to a VPN

The following describes how to connect to a VPN.

1.Press and touch > Settings > More settings > VPN.

2.In the VPNs section, touch a VPN.

3.Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials and connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the Status bar.