Set Up Virtual Private Network for iPhone

This page provides instructions to set up your Virtual Private Network (VPN) for iPhone.

  1. Select Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select Network.
  4. Select VPN.

  5. iPhone New Account Screen
  6. Click Add VPN Configuration.
  7. Click IPSec.
  8. Enter Northwestern for Description.
  9. Enter vpn-public.vpn.northwestern.edu for Server.
  10. Enter your NetID for Account.
  11. Enter your NetID password for Password.
  12. User Certificate should be turned to Off.
  13. Enter NUIT for Group Name (case sensitive).
  14. Enter nuit for Secret (case sensitive).
  15. Click Save.

  16. iPhone New Account Screen
Additional Information:
Support Contact:

NUIT Support Center

Central helpdesk for faculty, staff, and students.
847-491-HELP (4357)
consultant@northwestern.edu

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Last Updated: 06 May 2009

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