ARCHIVED: With Pocket PC 2002, how do I make a VPN connection to the IU network?
Note: IU's VPN is intended for individual computing accounts only. Group and departmental accounts cannot access the VPN. See Group accounts cannot connect to IU's VPN or campus wireless network
To connect to the Indiana University VPN with a Pocket PC 2002 device, follow the directions below.
Note: You need to register your wireless device before you make a wireless VPN connection. Registration will enhance the security and reliability of IU's wireless network. See the instructions in the "PocketPC 2002" section of ARCHIVED: At IU, how do I register my smartphone or mobile device on the network?
Note: Because of a design flaw, Pocket Internet Explorer does not work with any VPN connection. To view web pages, you will need a third-party browser such as NetFront, which will work with VPN connections. For more information, see ARCHIVED: At IU, with a Windows Mobile or Pocket PC device, why can't I browse the web using Pocket Internet Explorer?
- From the menu, select .
- Tap the tab, and then tap the icon.
- In the drop-down list next to "When needed, automatically connect to The Internet using these settings:", confirm that is selected.
- Under "When needed, automatically connect to Work using these settings", tap .
- Tap the tab on the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Rename the connection to the name of your campus (e.g.,
IUPUI
orIUB
). - At the bottom of the screen, tap the tab.
- Under the "Name" heading, tap .
- Change the "My Connection" name to the name of your campus (e.g.,
IUPUI VPN
orIUB VPN
). - In the text box labelled "Host name of destination", enter the
name of your wireless VPN server. Use the table below to identify your
VPN server:
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- On the lower right, tap the tab.
- Tap , and then tap .
- On the "Connections" page, in the "My network card connects to:" drop-down list, select , and then tap .
You should now be able to connect to the IU wireless VPN using this connection. If you cannot, contact your campus Support Center.
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