1. Using the Virtual Private Network (VPN) on an iPad 2

2. Step One Select the Utilities Application from the home screen.
Select General settings from the Utilities Menu Listing.
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3. Step Two Select the Network menu option.
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4. Step Three Select the VPN option in the network menu.
Select Add VPN Configuration.
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5. 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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6. Step Four (continued) Enter the VPN Server.
Important: Use the IP address.
Enter your Account User Name.
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7. Step Four (continued) Enter the URL for your district.
Leave the defaults for all other options.
Select Save.
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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. Step Six (continued)
If your connection is successful, you may see a similar connection as pictured.
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15. 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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16. OR 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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17. 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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18. Using the Virtual Private Network (VPN) on an iPad 2
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