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Connecting to networks and devices

Connecting to virtual private networks (VPNs)

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 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 schemes to ensure that only authorized users can connect. For information about installing secure certificates, see Working with secure certificates.

To configure VPN access from your tablet, you must obtain the details from your network administrator.

Add a VPN

  1. Open the Settings application.
  2. Touch 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. Touch the Menu button in the top-right of the Application bar and touch Save.

The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.

Connect to a VPN

  1. Open the Settings application.
  2. Touch Wireless & networks > VPN settings.The VPNs you’ve added are listed on the VPN settings screen.
  3. Touch the VPN to which you want to connect.
  4. In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch Connect.

When you’re connected to a VPN, you receive an ongoing notification in the System bar, to the left of the time. If you are disconnected, you receive a notification that you can use to return to the VPN settings screen so that you can reconnect to it. See Managing notifications.

Disconnect from a VPN

Touch the notification for the VPN connection in the System bar.

Edit a VPN

  1. Open the Settings application.
  2. Touch Wireless & networks > VPN settings. The VPNs you’ve added are listed on the VPN settings screen.
  3. Touch & hold the VPN whose settings you want to edit.
  4. In the dialog that opens, touch Edit network.
  5. Edit the VPN settings you want.
  6. Touch the Menu button in the top-right of the Application bar and touch Save.

Delete a VPN

  1. Open the Settings application.
  2. Touch Wireless & networks > VPN settings. The VPNs you’ve added are listed on the VPN settings screen.
  3. Touch & hold the VPN you want to delete.
  4. In the dialog that opens, touch Delete network.
  5. Touch OK in the dialog that asks you to confirm you want to delete the VPN.