3. Setting Up Your Verizon Internet Gateway
Your Verizon Internet Gateway comes with a pre-installed SIM card and the following sections will help you connect and
configure your device to the network.
Note:
Before you start setting up your router, remove the protective film on the housing first to prevent overheating.
3.1 Positioning Your Router
Before setting up the router, it is recommened to take the following into considerations for optimal signal strength:
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Near a window where the signal is mostly uninterrupted
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On a flat surface
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Keep a minimum distance of 35 centimeters between the router and your body
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In an open space with as few blocking objects or obstructions as possible. For instance, make sure the number of
walls and ceilings between the router and your wireless devices are
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Elevated surface
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Keep the router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices,
cordless phones, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, and some industrial equipments that may generate signal
interferences with your router.
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Do not place heavy objects on the device, for instance, sitting on the device.
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Avoid positioning it
- next to a wall that may obstruct the signal
- near heavy-duty appliances
- close to metal fixtures, enclosures, cabinets, or thick concrete.
- in a basement
- on the floor or lower surface
Note:
Try not to reposition the router if the signal is good. If the position of the installation changes, the signal strength may
be affected.
3.2 Setup Requirements
To configure wireless network with a PC, your computer shall meet the following requirements:
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For Wired Connection --> Ethernet RJ 45 (LAN) port (10Base T/100Base TX/1000BaseTX)
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For Wi-Fi Connection --> IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac /ax wireless capability
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TCP/IP protocol support
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Web browser such as Microsoft Edge , Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome
setup.verizon.com/businessinternetgateway
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