Verizon VZ4010 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click

on your Card’s connection. In the “Properties” dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the Wireless Card in the list box and then click “Properties”), then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact Verizon Technical Support at 888-604-5880.

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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 OverviewApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsOverview Package Contents Card ConnectorSystem Requirements Link LEDInstalling and Setting up the Card Install the SoftwareSection Installing and Setting up the Card Section Configure Use the Wireless Networking Utility from VerizonInstallation is now complete Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Accessing the WNU from the Windows System TrayAvailable Networks Lost Wireless ConnectionNetwork Status Connection Failure Using the Wireless Networking Utility from VerizonNetwork Status and Solution Tips Setting Wireless Network Profiles Securing your Wi-FiNetworkUsing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Encryption Methods Bit WEPBit Encryption Encryption KeysChanging the Wireless Security Settings Setting up your Wireless Router to use SecurityConfiguring your Wireless G Notebook Card to use Security 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