Specifications

Application Note #231 – Using a VPN Connection to Remotely Access Lutron® Systems

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Instructions for Android® devices

NOTE: Visual elements across devices using Android® OS can vary. Your device’s screen output may differ in

appearance from the screenshots below.

1. From the Home screen, press the Menu button on the device. Tap Settings.

2. Tap Wireless & networks.

3. Tap VPN settings.

a. NOTE: Some devices may prompt the user to select between “Basic VPN” and “Advanced IPSec VPN”. Select

Basic VPN.

Figure 24

4. Tap Add VPN.

5. Tap Add PPTP VPN.

6. Enter the appropriate information, based on how you configured the VPN router.

a. Description is a user-friendly, arbitrary name given to the VPN connection.

b. Set VPN server should be set as the IP address or Dynamic DNS name to access the router from the Internet.

c. Ensure “Enable encryption” is checked.

d. DNS search domains do not need to be set.