How To Use VPN Settings – Samsung Galaxy Mega

Amarnath Natarajan

10 years ago

Categories: Gadgets

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.

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.

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.