Transcript Using VPN On An iPad 2 - FIMC-VI

Using the Virtual Private
Network (VPN) on an iPad 2
Step One
 Select the Utilities Application from the home screen.
 Select General settings from the Utilities Menu Listing.
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Step Two
 Select the Network menu option.
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Step Three
 Select the VPN option in the network menu.
 Select Add VPN Configuration.
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Step Four
 Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) tab at the top of
the window.
 Enter a unique name for the Description.
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Step Four (continued)
 Enter the VPN Server.
 Important: Use the IP address.
 Enter your Account User Name.
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Step Four (continued)
 Enter the URL for your district.
 Leave the defaults for all other options.
 Select Save.
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Step Four (continued)
 You are now ready to connect to your district’s VPN.
 Choose a Configuration (notice the check) and press the OFF
toggle and it will change to ON.
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Step Four (continued)
 You may be prompted to enter your password. This depends on
whether you entered your password when configuring the
connection.
 Since the VPN is accessed from outside the district firewall, you
will need special permission.
 Check with your district’s MIS department.
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Step Five
 You will need to obtain a Remote Desktop Connection App.
 You can get the App for your iPad 2 from Apple’s App store.
 I have selected the paid version of RDP ($5.99).
 There is also a free lite version of RDP.
 Download and Install the App.
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Step Six
 Run the RDP App and select Configure.
 Enter the static IP address of the computer/server you wish to
access (Do not use the name).
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Step Six (continued)
 Enter your user name, password (optional), and a name for the
connection.
 Leave the defaults for all other options.
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Step Six (continued)
 Now select the Connect tasks option and connection at the right.
 The RDP App will attempt to connect to the computer/server.
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Step Six (continued)
 If your connection is successful, you may see a similar connection
as pictured.
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Step Six (continued)
 Login as if you were sitting in front of the computer/server.
 Consult the RDP manual for on-screen keyboards and other
options.
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Step Six (continued)
 Log off the computer/server to end the Remote Desktop
Connection.
 Return to the Utilities App and turn off the VPN connection.
OR
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Step Seven
 The VPN connection should be used with a Wi-Fi network. The
3G network is too slow to use VPN.
3G
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Using the Virtual Private Network (VPN)
on an iPad 2
Lawrence Jeffrey Fitterman, Ed.S., ATP
Educational/Assistive Technology Consultant
Micro-Enabling Resources, Inc.
13176 N Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 135
813-244-7499
[email protected]
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