How To Use VPN Settings – Samsung Galaxy Mega

Learn how to use VPN on your Samsung Galaxy Mega. 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 (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP(Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), L2TP/IPSec RSA (Public key based L2TP/ IPSec), IPSec Xauth (Cross authentication) PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid (authentication) RSA.

• Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock PIN or password.

• From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections > More networks > VPN.

• Tap Basic VPN.

• Tap Add.

• 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.

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 on page 100.

• From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections > 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 connection type from the drop-down menu.

• Enter any other required information.

• Tap Show advanced options to display additional VPN options.

• Tap Save to save your VPN settings.