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HOw do I set VPN up on my ipad3 and what does it do

Posted on Jun 7, 2012 12:41 PM

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Jun 7, 2012 12:47 PM in response to Ranns

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. It is basically a connection to a secured network from outside of the network. It generally allows the user to operate via theninternet as though they are actually on the network.


It is set on the iPad in the Settings app under General > Network > VPN.


Honestly, if you don't know what it is, you likely don't need it. If you do need it, you will need the get the appropriate settings from your network admin.

Jul 7, 2012 3:44 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

Hi, thanks for your reply, I wanted to know if having a VPN - could help keep wifi safe :


The link i posted earlier is supposed to open the video on youtube app, here is the link to open this same video through mobile browser :


http://m.youtube.com/?reason=8&rdm=853#/watch?v=B41vCC4KLkY&feature=youtube_gdat a_player


Thanks again for your reply.

Jul 30, 2012 6:18 AM in response to Ranns

Hi Ranns,

have you managed to get a clear understanding yet about VPN : I haven't - but here is what I have managed to gather so far : hope it helps out , Thanks.



i.) How to set up VPN ( links from Apple's Site )


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1424

http://help.apple.com/iosdeployment-vpn/

http://help.apple.com/iosdeployment-vpn/#app36c9653d

http://help.apple.com/iosdeployment-ipcu/


The above steps are very confusing for users like myself so an alternative i found is -

• Go to the appstore and type VPN - a few apps are returned in the resultthat provide VPN as a paid service.



ii.) What does VPN do ? I myself am still confused about this : but here goes


• It changes your real IP Address - from what I have read ( This protects you as a user )

a potential debate to this, If i protects the user ? wouldn't it alsi help protect an intruder who uses it ?

Jul 30, 2012 7:01 AM in response to M a † † h e M a † † i c s

a home network can share files and printers and a internet connection between the devices connected to the home network


a device such as your ipad that you bring with you can get an Internet connection from an open wifi or 3g

when it's connected to the Internet

it can use VPN

which makes a tunnel into the Internet to your home network and make it appear to the Ipad as it was connected to your home network you can share files and print and the likes just as if you were at home with your ipad

even if you are in an airport in finland

VPN

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