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User Manual

Wireless G 

Notebook Card   

VZ4010 

Summary of Contents for VZ4010

Page 1: ...User Manual Wireless G Notebook Card VZ4010 ...

Page 2: ... Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Card 8 Step 1 Install the Software 8 Step 2 Insert 9 Step 3 Configure 11 4 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon 12 Accessing the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon from the Windows System Tray 12 Network Status 13 Available Networks 13 Network Status ...

Page 3: ...e 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 anywhe...

Page 4: ...rsist even at close range please contact Verizon Technical Support at 888 604 5880 Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Placement of your Wireless Router Place your wireless router the centra...

Page 5: ...ss network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports channel selection c...

Page 6: ...VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another DSL or cable service Most online banking websites Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management settin...

Page 7: ...as 802 11b Wi Fi products 2 4GHz ISM Industrial Science and Medical band operation Integrated easy to use Wireless Configuration Utility CardBus interface for operation in virtually any notebook computer WPA WPA2 64 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy or 128 bit encryption Wireless access to networked resources Support for both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc peer to peer networking modes Data rate of up t...

Page 8: ...uently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows exhibitions and construction sites which need networks on a short term basis also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period SOHO Small Office Home Office net...

Page 9: ...ts up when the Card is active c Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer s CardBus slot System Requirements PC compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Package Contents Wireless G Notebook Card Quick Installation Guide Installation Software CD User Manual a b c ...

Page 10: ... If the WNU setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds access your CD ROM double click on the My Computer icon and then double click on the CD ROM drive into which you have placed the installation CD Double click on the folder named Files then double click on the icon named setup exe Step 1 Install the Software Installing and Setting up the Card 1 4 The installer will now start The wizard will...

Page 11: ... Click OK The power light on the top of the Card will light when the Card is inserted properly Note If your system did not prompt you to insert your Card after the installation is completed please do so now Note If you are using the Windows XP operating system you will not be prompted to reboot until after the drivers are installed 2 2 The wizard will prompt you to install software for the Wireles...

Page 12: ...10 2 3 Hardware installation is now complete Click Finish to close the wizard Installing and Setting up the Card ...

Page 13: ...ck the Wireless Networking Utility WNU icon on the desktop screen 3 2 The WNU screen will appear 3 3 Select a network to connect to from the Available Networks list and click Connect 3 4 The WNU icon can also be found on the system tray Note Double clicking on the WNU icon on the system tray will bring up the Utility screen Installation is now complete Step 3 Configure ...

Page 14: ...re just a few easy clicks away Accessing the WNU from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU simply place your mouse pointer and right click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray If the icon is not present click on Start Programs Wireless Utility The WNU s default screen is the Current Status tab The Current Status tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks ...

Page 15: ... Internet In the event of a connectivity problem this window can be used to determine the problem s source e g computer router or Internet modem Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID Signal Strength Security Type Channel and Network Type Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost a window will pop up an...

Page 16: ...onnecting click Stop and to reattempt connection click Retry Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status click Open Wireless Utility The default screen will be the Current Status tab and the Network Status section determines which connections are good and or faulty The WNU also features a Solution Tips section that provides troubleshooting guidelines ...

Page 17: ...s 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 When you select a network using encryption you will first see the simple ...

Page 18: ...ill 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 re...

Page 19: ... than 64 bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened AES Advanced Encryption Standard does not cause any throughput loss WEP WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless products WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent leve...

Page 20: ...hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key Write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Card s configuration screen ...

Page 21: ...dapters to match these settings Configuring your Wireless G Notebook Card to use Security At this point you should already have your wireless router set to use WPA or WEP In order for you to gain wireless connection you will need to set your Wireless G Notebook Card to use the same security settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Wireless G Notebook Card supports the latest WPA securi...

Page 22: ...encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key 3 Click Save to finish Encryption in the wireless router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same...

Page 23: ...e key prior to applying changes in the wireless router If you don t remember the hex key your client will be locked out of the wireless router 128 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select WEP from the drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP yo...

Page 24: ...activate security on your wireless client Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router If you don t remember the hex key your client will be locked out of the wireless router WPA PSK no server Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server WPA PSK no server is typically used in home and small office networking 1 From the Network Authentication drop down ...

Page 25: ...ents network cards to match these settings Wireless Networking Utility Options The Options tab on the Wireless Networking Utility WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings WNU Help The WNU Help tab provides users with access to online and telephone support as well as advanced diagnostic tools ...

Page 26: ...ced Diagnostic Tools The Advanced Diagnostic Tools section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance ...

Page 27: ... number 2 below If this is NOT the case make sure The router s power cord is plugged in All cables are connected between the router and the modem All the modem s LEDs are functioning correctly If not see your modem s user manual Reboot the router Reboot the modem If you continue to have issues please contact Verizon Technical Support at 888 604 5880 If you are not using a Wireless Router from Veri...

Page 28: ...ks If the correct network name is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list 2 If the network has security encryption enabled you will need to enter the network key Click Connect For more information regarding security see the page entitled Securing your Wi Fi Network on page 15 of thi...

Page 29: ...ty If the CD ROM does not start the Wireless Networking Utility WNU from Verizon automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive If the WNU screen does not appear within 15 20 seconds open up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Installation CD has been placed in ...

Page 30: ...Add if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID For more information about setting up an SSID please reference your router manufacturer s user manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Verizon Technical Support at 888 604 5880 Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet If you have a signal but can t get online or obtain an IP addres...

Page 31: ... Technical Support at 888 604 5880 Signal strength is poor Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of yo...

Page 32: ...he 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 ...

Page 33: ...k information and adapter diagnosis to name a few It s essential to know which utility is managing your Card We recommend using the WNU To use the WNU follow the steps below Step 1 Right click on the network status icon in the system tray and select the Status tab Step 2 From the Status tab uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box Once the box is unchecked click the Cl...

Page 34: ...andle two active wireless connections You need to disable the built in wireless card from your computer under Network Adapters in the Device Manager Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built in wired Ethernet card This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Wireless Card is also active This happens because Windows must now handle two ac...

Page 35: ...roubleshooting 33 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Technical Support You can find technical support information at Verizon com networking If you want to contact technical support by phone please call US 888 604 5880 ...

Page 36: ...al operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Manufactured by Belkin FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNET...

Page 37: ...s or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Verizon may void the user s authority to operate the equipment EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transm...

Page 38: ... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Belkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR ...

Page 39: ...s LLC The mark Wi Fi is a registered mark of the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Mac OS and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other trademarks are the trademarks of their respective owners P75086 User Manual Wireless G Notebook Card ...

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