Verizon VZ4050 user manual Setting Wireless Network Profiles, Securing your Wi-FiNetwork

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Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon

The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines.

Setting Wireless Network Profiles

The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type.

Securing your Wi-Fi®Network

If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.

*Note: Types of security

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Contents Wireless G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network IntroductionIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkOverview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Package ContentsInstall Installing and Setting up the AdapterSection Configure Use the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Installing and Setting up the AdapterInstallation is now complete Accessing the WNU from the Windows System Tray Using the Wireless Networking Utility from VerizonAvailable Networks Lost Wireless ConnectionNetwork Status Connection Failure Network Status and Solution TipsSecuring your Wi-FiNetwork Setting Wireless Network ProfilesUsing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but moreWireless Protected Access WPA is the new standard C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Bit WEPEncryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Changing 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 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon WPA-PSK no server Wireless Networking Utility Options WNU Help Advanced Diagnostic ToolsUsing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start WNUData transfer is sometimes slow Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the InternetSignal strength is poor Troubleshooting Manufactured by Belkin Wi-FiInteroperability Certificate Federal Communications Commission Notice Manufactured by Belkin FCC StatementModifications Manufactured by BelkinCanada-Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Five-Year Product Warranty Wireless G USB Network Adapter