Operation Manual

Template Module, Version 1.2, 11.09.2018,
Network connections
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables you to connect the smartphone to your private or a
company network. When you are out and about and have access to a WLAN, use the VPN
connection to surf free of eavesdroppers, to make free calls over your landline number, and to
access your mailbox or data in the company network.
A VPN client is preinstalled on the smartphone. Y
ou need the configuration details of the VPN to
set up a VPN connection.
Adding a VPN
¤ Settings Network & Internet VPN Tap Enter the configuration
details Save
Establishing a connection to a VPN
¤ Settings Network & Internet VPN . . . The VPNs set up are listed Select a
VPN Enter Username and Password Connect
Once the device is connected to a VPN, the icon is shown in the Status bar.
Ending a VPN connection
¤ From the Status bar, swipe down using two fingers . . . The quick settings are opened Next
to Net
work may be monitored, tap the icon Next to the VPN to be disconnected, tap
Disconnec
t
Deleting a VPN
¤ Settings Network & Internet VPN . . . The VPNs set up are listed Next to
the VPN to be deleted, tap Forget
Editing VPN settings
¤ Settings Network & Internet VPN Next to the VPN to be changed, tap
Edit the VPN settings Save
A VPN server is set up in the private or company network.
You might require another VPN client for the VPN with which you want to connect the
smar
tphone. Various VPN apps are available from the Google Play Store. Once you
have installed a VPN app, configuration is done via the app.
If you are using a VPN app, it is opened and you can make the required changes.