Verizon VZ4010 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Notebook Card (the Card) from Verizon. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”.

Benefits of a Home Network

Your Verizon Home Network will allow you to:

•Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

•Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

•Share a single printer with the entire family

•Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

•Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

•Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a wireless network:

•Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

•Easy installation – Verizon Quick Installation Software makes setup simple

•Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

•Easy Expansion – the wide range of Verizon networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

•No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

•Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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Contents Wireless G Notebook Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless RouterAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkOverview Product FeaturesProduct Specifications OverviewApplications and Advantages Link LED Package ContentsCard Connector System RequirementsInstall the Software Installing and Setting up the CardSection Installing and Setting up the Card Configure Use the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Installation is now completeSection Accessing the WNU from the Windows System Tray Using the Wireless Networking Utility from VerizonLost Wireless Connection Network StatusAvailable Networks Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Network Status and Solution TipsConnection Failure Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Setting Wireless Network ProfilesUsing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Bit WEP Encryption MethodsEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionSetting up your Wireless Router to use Security Configuring your Wireless G Notebook Card to use SecurityChanging the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WNU Help Wireless Networking Utility OptionsAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks TroubleshootingPower LED does not come on Card is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Technical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationI f r tiManufactured by Belkin InformationInformation Wireless G Notebook Card
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