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VPN configuration (Android device policy)

With the VPN configuration you define VPN settings for network connections.

Setting Description
Connection name The name of the connection shown on the device.
Server The host name or the IP address of the server.
Connection type

The type of the VPN connection:

  • L2TP/IPsec (PSK): If you select this type, the fields User, Password and L2TP/IPsec (PSK) are displayed.

    Enter the user and password.

    In the L2TP/IPsec (PSK) field, enter the pre-shared key for authentication.

  • L2TP/IPsec (certificate): If you select this type, the fields Client certificate, Root certificate, User and Password are displayed.

    In the fields Client certificate and Root certificate, select the relevant certificates.

    In addition, enter the User and the relevant Password.

  • Cisco AnyConnect: If you select this type, you can upload XML files with an AnyConnect VPN profile and/or an NVM (Network Visibility Module) profile. See the Cisco AnyConnect administrator guide for information on these profiles.