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Configuring iPhone 3.0.x to Access the UCSD Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Last updated August 20, 2009 6:44:24 AM PDT

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Follow these steps to connect your iPhone to the UCSD virtual private network (VPN), which lets you create protected connections to UCSD's network from remote locations.

Before you begin, you must have:

An iPhone with version 3.0 firmware or later installed
Your UCSD Network username and password
- Your username is usually the first part of your UCSD e-mail address before the @ symbol. If you forget your password, see Getting or Changing UCSD Passwords.

1. Download iPhone VPN configuration profile.

Using your iPhone, download the VPN configuration profile.
Log in using Single Sign-On with one of the 4 methods noted at the top of the screen.

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2. Install the profile.

Select Install.
Select Install Now on the following screen.
If prompted, enter your iPhone security code (i.e., passcode).

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3. Enter VPN authentication.

Enter your UCSD network/Kerberos username and password.

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4. Connect to the VPN.

Select Settings.
Slide the VPN switch to the ON position.

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5. Disconnect VPN.

Select Settings.
Slide the VPN switch to the OFF position.

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For more information, contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.

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