Learn how to use the VPN Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S4. The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Note: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
How to add a Basic VPN on Samsung Galaxy S4
Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Preshared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec).
- Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock PIN or password.
- From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN.
- Tap Basic VPN.
- Tap + icon (Add VPN network).
- Enter a name for the VPN network in the Name field.
- Select a VPN type from the Type drop-down menu. The options are:
- PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
- L2TP/IPSec PSK (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol / Internet Protocol Security Pre-Shared Key)
- L2TP/IPSec RSA
- IPSec Xauth PSK
- IPSec Xauth RSA
- IPSec Hybrid RSA
- Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered previously.
- Tap the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options.
- Tap Save to save your VPN settings.
How to add an IPsec VPN on Samsung Galaxy S4
- Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock PIN or password.
- From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN.
- Tap Advanced IPsec VPN.
- Tap Add VPN connection.
- Enter a password, confirm the password, and tap OK.
- Enter a name for the VPN connection in the VPN connection name field.
- Select a IPsec type from the drop-down menu.
- Enter any other required information.
- Tap the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options.
- Tap Save to save your VPN settings.
