How to Configure VPN on iPhone 4

by michael on August 11, 2011

in iphone VPN,VPN For Devices

VPN or Virtual Private Network is a recent technology that ensures safe and secure connection to the Internet without any threat of a security breach. VPN has recently become a trend amongst corporate and business sectors. In this age where cyber crimes are at large, not only has VPN become a trend but also a necessity especially in the corporate sector. With cyber crimes imposing a loss of more than $3 trillion globally, VPN is a must for every business.

 iPhone 4 VPN:

VPN can be used anywhere with mobile devices that utilize a Wi-Fi connection or cellular data network, which has become a habit nowadays. Apple’s latest smartphone i.e.  iPhone 4 also has the capability to connect to a VPN network and is extremely easy to set up.

iphone 4 Configuration:

You can set up a VPN connection on an iPhone 4 by following these simple steps.

1.  On the Home screen tap Settings.

VPN on iPhone 42.  Select General on the screen.
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3.  Tap Network.
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4.  In the Network settings select VPN and then click Add VPN Configuration.
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5.  Select L2TP on the screen.
iphone 4 vpn
Now fill the fields on the screen by following the procedure given below.
  • Description: (Enter the name of the Group e.g. My VPN)
  • Server: (Enter the name or IP address of the server)
  • Account: (Account ID provided to you)
  • RSA SecureID: (Usually turned OFF, turn it ON to enable RSA SecureID token)
  • Password: (Password to your Account ID)
  • Secret: (Group’s shared secret, configured during set up phase of the server)
  • Send All Traffic: (Usually turned ON, turn it OFF to enable split tunneling)
6.  There it is just tap on Save and you have configured your iPhone for connecting to a VPN.
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7.  Now just turn it on by swiping the ON button on the VPN and connecting it to the VPN connection you just created.
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Best VPN  Providers For iPhone 4

At the end we would like to provide you with the list of the companies which provide you with the Best VPN services for iphone . In our opinion Hidemyass is the best amongst all of these.You can also check vpn for iphone artilce
Rank Provider Starting Price Visit Provider Site
1 ExpressVPN $6.67 /Month Visit Provider Site
2 Hidemyass $11.52 /Month Visit Provider Site
3 IPvanish $10.00/Month Visit Provider Site
4 StrongVPN $21/ 3 Months Visit Provider Site
5 VyprVPN $14.95/Month Visit Provider Site
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Abed January 7, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Hi
im Apple user, i-Phone 4 , can i get a free trial for 1 month of VPN App so i can see the benefit what im getting.

Regards
Abed

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