How To Use VPN Settings – Samsung Galaxy S5

Learn how to use VPN Settings on your Samsung Galaxy S5. 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), 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 main Settings screen, tap More networks icon > VPN.
• Tap Basic VPN.
• Tap + (Add VPN network).
• Enter a name for the VPN network in the Name field.
• Select a VPN type from the Type drop-down menu.
• Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered previously.
• Tap the PPP encryption (MPPE) check box to enable encryption.
• 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.
• From the main Settings screen, tap More networks icon > VPN.
• Tap Advanced IPsec VPN.
• Tap + (Add IPsec VPN network).
• Enter a password, confirm the password, and tap OK.
• Enter a name for the VPN connection in the VPN connection name field.
• Select an 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.