Datasite VPN

Follow these instructions to access the Datasite VPN on your device.

Windows setup

Windows

  • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN
  • Click Add a VPN connection
  • Set:
  • VPN Provider: Windows (built-in)
  • Connection Name: Any name
  • Server name/address: e.g., vpn.example.com
  • VPN Type: IKEv2
  • Sign-in info: Username and password
Tip: If you have connection issues, ensure your time and date are set automatically and try toggling the VPN off and on.
Linux setup

Linux

  1. Install strongSwan and necessary plugins:
sudo apt install strongswan strongswan-pki libstrongswan-extra-plugins network-manager-strongswan
  1. Open Network Manager and add a new VPN connection.
  2. Choose “IKEv2 (strongSwan)” as the VPN type.
  3. Fill in the required fields:
  • Gateway: e.g., vpn.example.com
  • User name: Your username
  • Password: Your password
  1. Under Options, enable Request an inner IP address.