How To Customize VPN Settings – Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Learn how to customize VPN settings on your Samsung Galaxy Note 3. 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 Aps > Settings > Connections > More networks > VPN.
• Tap Basic VPN.
• Tap + Add icon.
• 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 enteredpreviously.

• 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 Home screen, tap Apps > 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.