Verizon VZ4010 manual Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon

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Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon

security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below).

*Note: Types of security

Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the new standard in the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless adapter’s user manual to check if it supports WPA. Instead of a hex key, WPA uses only passphrases, which are much easier to remember.

The following section, intended for the home, home-office, and small- office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network.

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Contents Wireless G Notebook Card Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Router IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features OverviewProduct Specifications OverviewApplications and Advantages System Requirements Package ContentsCard Connector Link LEDInstalling and Setting up the Card Install the SoftwareSection Installing and Setting up the Card Configure Use the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Installation is now completeSection Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Accessing the WNU from the Windows System TrayLost Wireless Connection Network StatusAvailable Networks Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Network Status and Solution TipsConnection Failure Setting Wireless Network Profiles Securing your Wi-FiNetworkUsing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Encryption Methods Bit WEPBit Encryption Encryption KeysSetting up your Wireless Router to use Security Configuring your Wireless G Notebook Card to use SecurityChanging the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server Wireless Networking Utility Options WNU HelpAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyTroubleshooting Name of your wireless network appears in Available NetworksPower LED does not come on Card is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Technical Support InformationI f r ti Federal Communications Commission NoticeInformation Manufactured by BelkinInformation Wireless G Notebook Card