VPN
VPN, or Virtual Private Networks, allows you to log into your workplace intranet and enjoy the security of your corporate firewall without having to be hardwired into the network. Some places require this in order to access Exchange email or view sensitive corporate files.
VPN is natively supported on your Android Honeycomb tablet, but this feature won’t necessarily work with every VPN setup.
Follow these steps to log into VPN:
- Go to the Home screen and then tap the Settings button.
- Go to the Settings: Wireless & network settings.
- Next, select VPN settings. If you’ve already configured a VPN, it will be available here.
- Otherwise, you need to tap add a VPN.
You’ll need to obtain the specific format and settings for your workplace. These settings include PPTP, L2TP, L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key (PSK), and L2TP/IPSec CRT (certificate-based). If your workplace doesn’t support one of these protocols, you’ll need to work with your company’s IT staff to see if there’s any other way to log in securely.
VNC
VNC is a way to share screens remotely and control one device from another, even if that device runs on a different platform. If you leave your office or home computer on at all times and your office allows it, you can use VNC to check documents, email, or execute work tasks from wherever you are. VNC can be used with Macs, Windows, and Linux computers.
For VNC to be used securely, it should also be paired with VPN. There are several VNC clients available for Android. Check the specific client to make sure it is compatible with tablets.