WiscVPN - Configuring the Native VPN Client (Android/Linux)
Configuring The Native Client
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In your phone's Settings app, tap the More button.
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Under Wireless & networks, select VPN.
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If you have not set up a lock screen PIN or password on your device, you will be prompted to do so before configuring a VPN profile. Tap OK and follow the prompts to establish a PIN or password. When you are finished or if you had previously set up a lock screen PIN or password proceed to the next step.
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Tap the plus button to configure settings for WiscVPN.
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In the window that appears labeled Edit VPN profile, enter the appropriate configuration information for your conditions:
- Name: WiscVPN
- Type: IPSec Xauth PSK
- Server address: uwmadison.vpn.wisc.edu
- IPSec identifier: vpnw1sc2002
- IPSec pre-shared key: vpnw1sc2002
- Username: NetID
- Password: NetID Password
For more information about the difference between dynamic and static IP's as well as how to acquire a static IP, see WiscVPN - Static vs. Dynamic IP Addresses
When you have entered the information above, tap Save to continue.
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The VPN screen should now indicate that you are connected.
