Importing client certificates for VPN to Android devices
[advance preparation]
- （Prep. #1）Install the client app.（F5 Access）and configure the SSL-VPN of JAIST.
- （Prep. #2）Attach the client certificate to a draft Webmail message.
＜Ex.＞Open Webmail on your PC and attach the digital certificate file to the new message and save it. - （Prep. #3）Confirm that you can access WebMail from your smartphone
＜Ex.＞Connect to JAIST Wi-Fi, or set up OTP
[method]
Return to the first screen of the F5 Access application ("Connect" screen), tap "Connect" at the bottom of the screen and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm that you can access the SSL-VPN system
- Open Webmail on your smartphone
- Open the draft email with the certificate file attached in advance.
- Tap the client certificate and select "Download"
- When prompted for a password, enter the password for importing the certificate.
Client certificate downloaded from the NII website：Access PIN (Initial password for import)
Client certificate exported from the your web browser：Password set when you export it - Under "Select Certificate Type," select "VPN and App User Certificate" and press "OK".
- Modify the certificate name to an easy-to-understand name (e.g. JAISTcertforVPN-s0000000) and press "OK".
- Launch the F5 Access application and open the Edit Settings screen.
- Click on "Client Certificates" and select "Import"
- Select "Select from device credential information storage" and select the client certificate you just imported
- Confirm that the selected certificate is selected in the "Client Certificate" field and press the "Save" or check button in the upper right corner.