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VZ4010
User Manual
Wireless G
Notebook Card
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 B B Be e en n ne e ef f fiiit t ts s s o o of f f a a a H H Ho o om m me e e N N Ne e et t tw w wo o or r rk k k .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 A A Ad d dv v va a an n nt t ta a ag g ge e es s s o o of f f a a a W W Wiiir r re e ellle e es s ss s s N N Ne e et
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section Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Notebook Card (the Card) from Verizon. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office 2 computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User 3 Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”. 4 Be
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IIn nttrro od du uc cttiio on n Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your wireless router and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you mov
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section IIn nttrro od du uc cttiio on n Introduction 1 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router near devices that may emit radio 2 “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: 3 • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 4 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows 5 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that 6 objects such as these are not blocking the sig
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IIn nttrro od du uc cttiio on n 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible. Experiment with mor
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section Introduction Overview 1 Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to 2 communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the 3 ® same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation 4 • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Configuration Utility • CardBus i
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Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products ™ that
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section Overview 1 (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 5 6 (a) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (b) Activity LED Lights 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 7
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Installing and Setting up the Card Step Step 1 1 Install Install the the Softwar Software e Important Note: Install the software before inserting the Card 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1. 2 The Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear). Note: 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
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section Installing and Setting up the Card Step Step 2 2 I nsert 1 Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot on your 2 Notebook Computer 3 2.1 During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card. Firmly insert the Card, label side 4 UP, into your computer’s CardBus slot until it stops. Click “OK”. The power light on the top of the Card 5 will light when the Card is inserted properly. 6 Note: If your system did not prompt you to insert your Card after the ins
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Installing and Setting up the Card 2.3 Hardware installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the wizard. 10
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section Installing and Setting up the Card 1 Step Step 3 3 Configur Configure e Use the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon 2 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) icon on 3 the desktop screen. 4 3.2 The WNU screen will appear. 5 3.3 Select a network to connect to 6 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
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Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon After successfully installing the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) from Verizon, configurations for wireless connection and security are 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 Sta
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section Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon 1 Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. 2 It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g. 3 computer, router, or Internet/modem). 4 Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location 5 as well as their SSID, Si
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U Us siin ng g tth he e W Wiirre elle es ss s N Ne ettw wo orrk kiin ng g U Uttiilliitty y ffrro om m V Ve erriiz zo on n Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, 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 c
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section Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and 2 delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. 3 4 5 6 ® 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
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U Us siin ng g tth he e W Wiirre elle es ss s N Ne ettw wo orrk kiin ng g U Uttiilliitty y ffrro om m V Ve erriiz zo on n security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below). *Note: Types of security Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–
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section Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon At the time of publication, four encryption methods 1 are available: 2 Encryption Methods: 3 Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected Wi-Fi Equivalent Equivalent Access-TKIP Protected 4 Privacy Privacy Access 2 Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP/AES WPA2-AES (or 5 (or just WPA) just WPA2) Security Good Better Best Best 6 Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key Dynamic key encryption encryption and mutual and mutual
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U Us siin ng g tth he e W Wiirre elle es ss s N Ne ettw wo orrk kiin ng g U Uttiilliitty y ffrro om m V Ve erriiz zo on n 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Most of the new wireless equipment in the mark
