Recommended free VPN application "WiFi Protect". Introducing the setting method with images!
there sufficient security measures when using public Wi-Fi provided by stations and cafes? This time, we will introduce in detail how to set up "WiFi Protect", an app that can protect Wi-Fi communication via VPN connection for free, with images.
What is WiFi Protect?
It is a free VPN connection application provided by Town WiFi Co., Ltd., whichdevelops the free Wi-Fi connection application "Town WiFi". Since the communication is automatically encrypted when using Wi-Fi, you can use public Wi-Fi with confidence. In addition, automatic protection other than public Wi-Fi is also possible.
You can check the installed VPN settings in Settings> General> VPN. The item displayed as "WiFi Protect" is the setting installed this time. You can also make a VPN connection by switching "Status" to Connect.
What is VPN
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a mechanism that realizes secure data communication by connecting bases that are far away with each other with a virtual private line, and the communication contents can be stolen or extracted by a third party. Prevents it from happening.Setting method
- I actually downloaded the app.
- Launch WiFi Protect and tap Next.
- Tap "Protect WiFi communication".
You can change this setting later. VPN settings are required to protect Wi-Fi communication, so install it. When you tap "Install protection settings", you can proceed to the next process, but it is stated at the bottom of the screen that an English dialog will be displayed. I'm grateful that the English dialog will be displayed and that you will be told in advance which one to choose.
When the VPN settings are installed, the SSID of the currently connected Wi-Fi will be displayed. Tap "Protect connected WiFi" to protect the communication.
When the communication is protected, the screen will change to the one shown above. If you check the status bar, you can see that the "VPN" icon has been added. You can disconnect the VPN connection by tapping "Stop protection". At this time, if you turn on "Automatically protect when connecting to public WiFi" displayed at the bottom, communication will be automatically protected when connecting to public Wi-Fi with the related application "Town WiFi". Will give you.
VPN settings
The VPN settings dialog will be displayed in English, as was announced on the previous screen. Tap Allow to install the VPN settings. By the way, if you accidentally tap "Don't Allow", it will just return to the previous screen, so you can try again with the same procedure.When the VPN settings are installed, the SSID of the currently connected Wi-Fi will be displayed. Tap "Protect connected WiFi" to protect the communication.
When the communication is protected, the screen will change to the one shown above. If you check the status bar, you can see that the "VPN" icon has been added. You can disconnect the VPN connection by tapping "Stop protection". At this time, if you turn on "Automatically protect when connecting to public WiFi" displayed at the bottom, communication will be automatically protected when connecting to public Wi-Fi with the related application "Town WiFi". Will give you.
Cancellation
If you want to cancel the automatic protection, you can change it from the setting icon displayed on the upper right of the screen. When you open the "Set up automatically protected WiFi" page, you will see Wi-Fi that you have connected to and you can switch the automatic protection setting.You can check the installed VPN settings in Settings> General> VPN. The item displayed as "WiFi Protect" is the setting installed this time. You can also make a VPN connection by switching "Status" to Connect.



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