A Virtual Private Network (VPN) ensures that all data is transmitted via a secured channel, requiring authentication or a certificate to establish connectivity. VPNs are essential for users to reach the corporate network from anywhere. As an administrator, you need to configure a VPN for all managed mobile devices.
#Note: Before creating a new network for a profile, make sure you have the connection details you will need at hand.
#Note: If your device connects through a Proxy then this MUST BE CONFIGURED IN THE BASELINE PROFILE
Configuring a VPN for Managed Mobile Devices
Access Profiles
- Navigate to Profiles: On the left-hand side panel, select "Profiles."
- Select a Profile to Edit: Click on the pencil icon on the far right under the "Actions" column for the profile you want to edit.
Access the Network Option
- Network Option: Once directed to the “Set up” page, click on the “Network” option.
Select the VPN Tab
- VPN Tab: On the network page, select the VPN tab.
- Add New: Click on the "Add New" button on the top right corner of the window.
Specify VPN Configuration Options
- VPN Details: A pop-up window will appear requiring you to enter your VPN details:
- Connection Name: Display name of the connection (displayed on the device).
- Connection Type: Select the type of connection enabled by this policy: L2TP, PPTP, or IPSEC.
- Server: Hostname or IP address for the server.
- Shared Secret: Shared secret for the connection.
- User Authentication: Select Password or RSS Secure ID.
- Machine Authentication: Select Certificate or Shared Secret.
- Account: User account for authenticating the connection.
- Send All Traffic: Enable to route all network traffic through the VPN connection.
- Proxy Type: Configures proxy to be used for this VPN: Manual, Auto, or None.
- Proxy Configuration:
- Manual: Optional Username and password can be added for Proxy Type Manual.
- Auto: Proxy Server URL required for Proxy Type Auto.
Save Settings
- Save: Once you have filled in the required details, click on the "Save" button to save your settings.
- VPN List: Once the VPN has been saved, it will appear in the VPN list.
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