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