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.