Setup VPN on iPad
Description:
Instructions for configuring the Apple iPad for use with the UTA VPN server.
Related documents:
More information at Apple's Guided Tours of iPadHow to Use:
- Find and open the Settings app.
. - Tap Network
. - Tap VPN
. - Tap Add VPN Configuration...
. - Tap IPSec
. - Enter the following details:
Desc: UTA VPN
Server: vpn.uta.edu
Account: <your NetID>
Password: <Leave blank>
Group Name: default
Secret: UTAsecret
Please note that the Group Secret is CASE SENSITIVE.
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If you require access to research documents which are only available from an on-campus computer, use the same information above, however change the group to "no-split". REMEMBER this sends ALL network through the UTA VPN and misuse of this setting will cause your and other people's connections to slow. Remember to disable VPN when not needed to let other users have faster access.
. - Enter your NetID and password. Tap OK when ready
. - Tap Agree to the VPN rules.
. - Notice how the VPN icon appears next to the wifi icon in the upper left-hand corner of the screen when in use. Also, the VPN switch appears on the front of the Settings app after configuration for simpler enabling and disabling.
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