Verizon VZ4050 user manual Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter) 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 Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to your network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. 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” on page 2.

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 no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—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 lets 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 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 VerizonLost Wireless Connection Network StatusAvailable Networks Connection Failure Network Status and Solution TipsSecuring your Wi-FiNetwork Setting Wireless Network ProfilesUsing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but more Wireless Protected Access WPA is the new standardWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Bit WEP Encryption KeysC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key 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 StatementEurope-European Union Notice Manufactured by BelkinModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin Corporation Limited Five-Year Product Warranty Wireless G USB Network Adapter