Android 4.2 (Jellybean)
Follow the instructions below to configure the built-in VPN client on your Android 4.2 (Jellybean) device.
Configuring different Android devices
These configuration instructions were created using a Google Nexus 7 running Android 4.2 (Jellybean). Screen layout and configuration steps required may vary between makes and models of device and version of Android installed.
Configure the VPN connection
- From the Home screen go to "Settings", then under "Wireless & Networks" touch "More...".
- Touch "VPN".
- Touch "+" to add a new VPN connection.
- For "Name" enter e.g. "UoE L2TP VPN".
- For "Type" select "L2TP/IPSec PSK".
- For "Server address" enter: "vpn2.net.ed.ac.uk".
- For "IPSec preshared key" enter "playfair".
- Touch "Save" to apply the configuration. Your newly configured VPN should now be listed.
Connect to the VPN service
To connect to the newly configured VPN service, touch the entry in the list of VPNs.
- For "Username" enter your UUN.
- For "Password:" enter the password which you specified when you registered for the Wireless and VPN service.
- Ensure "Save account information" is NOT checked.
- Touch "Connect".
- The entry in the VPN list should show as "Connecting..."
- The status will change to "Connected" when authentication is successful and a key icon should appear in the status bar.
Disconnect from the VPN service
- From the Home screen go to "Settings", then under "Wireless & Networks" touch "More...".
- Touch "VPN".
- Touch the connected entry in the list of VPNs.
- Touch "Disconnect".
This article was published on Jan 30, 2013