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Setup VPN Configuration Profile

The VPN Configuration profile enables administrators to effectively set up enrolled devices, allowing them to establish a secure connection to a wireless network using a VPN. By configuring a VPN profile, administrators gain the ability to remotely manage the network connectivity of enrolled devices.

To configure SureAccess remotely on the enrolled devices, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > iOS/iPadOS > Add > VPN > Configure.

  2. Configure the following VPN settings and click Save:

SettingsDescription
Connection NameName of the connection to be displayed on the device.
Connection TypeChoose the network connection method from the drop-down menu.
- IPSec
- L2TP
- PPTP
- Cisco AnyConnect
- Cisco AnyConnect(New)
- Juniper SSL
- F5 SSL
- SonicWALL Mobile Connect
- Aruba VIA
- Pulse Secure
- Open VPN
Enable SureAccessCheck this option to enable SureAccess
Allowed FQDN ListList the Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) allowed to access the VPN.
Allowed CIDR ListSpecify the Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) ranges allowed to access the VPN.
ServerEnter the hostname or IP address of the server.
AccountEnter the VPN account name.
PasswordEnter the password for authentication.
User AuthenticationChoose a method for end-user authentication:
- Password
- RSA Secure ID
Shared SecretEnter the key to authorize the end-users for VPN access.
Send All TrafficSelect to send all traffic through the specified network.
Encryption LevelSelect an appropriate encryption level:
- None
- Automatic
- Maximum (128 bit)
Login Group or DomainEnter the domain name of the VPN connection.
Enable Per App VPNSelect Enable Per App VPN to establish a VPN connection on specific apps.
Bundle Identifier CSVEnter the bundle ID of the app.
Enable On-Demand VPNSelect this option to establish a VPN connection for specific domains.
On-Demand VPN RulesEnter the rules that will define the criteria for a VPN connection.
Root CertificateEnter the root certificate of the CA server.
CertificateEnter the SSL certificate of the CA server.
Private KeyEnter the private key of the root certificate.
TLS-AuthEnter the protocol that provides authentication, privacy, and data integrity between two communicating applications.
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The above settings vary depending on the Connection Type chosen.

The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

  1. Go back to the Home tab and select the iOS device(s) or group(s).
  2. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
  3. Select the profile under All Jobs/Profiles.
  4. Click Apply in the Apply/Profile To Device prompt.