iPhone: Virtual Private Network VPN

iPhone and Virtual Private Networks

(VPN)

Secure access to private corporate networks is available on iPhone using the most

popular industry-standard VPN protocols. IPhone 2.0 software supports Cisco IPSec,

L2TP over IPSec and PPTP. If your organization supports one of these protocols, no

additional network configuration or third-party applications are required to connect

iPhone to your VPN

VPN Setup

• Because iPhone integrates with most existing VPN networks, minimal configuration

should be necessary to enable iPhone access to your network. The best way to prepare

for deployment is to ensure iPhone is compatible with your company’s existing VPN

protocols and authentication methods.

• Ensure compatibility of existing standards with your VPN concentrators. It’s also a

good idea to review the authentication path to your RADIUS or VPN authentication

server to ensure standards supported on iPhone are enabled within your existing

implementation.

• If you plan to use certificate-based authentication, ensure you have your public key

infrastructure configured to support device and user-based certificates with the corresponding key distribution process.

• Verify certificate format and authentication server compatibility. iPhone supports

PKCS1 (.cer,.crt, .der) and PKCS12 (.p12, .pfx).

• Check with your solution providers to confirm that your software and equipment

are up to date with the latest security patches and firmware.

• For additional documentation regarding the Cisco IPSec protocol and specifications,

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