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Connect to virtual private networks, Add a VPN

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Settings To turn Wi-Fi on or off, go to & networks > Wi-Fi. Settings > Wireless To manage data usage and mobile hotspots, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage. Connect to virtual private networks 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 to let people access local network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network. To configure VPN access, you must first obtain the details from your network administrator. Depending on your organization's solution, you may need to obtain a VPN app, either from your administrator or on Google Play. Settings The VPN settings screen allows you to add VPN networks and adjust their settings. To view this screen and perform the tasks described here, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > VPN. Add a VPN 1. From the VPN screen, touch Add VPN profile. 2. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided by your network administrator 3. Touch Save. The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen. Nexus 7 Guidebook Connect to networks 57

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NEXUS 7 GUIDEBOOK
CONNECT TO NETWORKS
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To turn Wi-Fi on or off, go to
Settings > Wireless
& networks > Wi-Fi
.
To manage data usage and mobile hotspots, go to
Settings > Wireless & networks > Data usage
.
Connect to virtual private networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the re-
sources inside a secured local network, from outside that net-
work. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools,
and other institutions to let people access local network re-
sources when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless
network.
To configure VPN access, you must first obtain the details from
your network administrator. Depending on your organization’s so-
lution, you may need to obtain a VPN app, either from your admin-
istrator or on Google Play.
The VPN settings screen allows you to add VPN net-
works and adjust their settings. To view this screen
and perform the tasks described here, go to
Set-
tings > Wireless & networks > More > VPN.
Add a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, touch
Add VPN profile.
2.
In the form that appears, fill in the information provided by
your network administrator
3.
Touch
Save
.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
Settings
Settings