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VZ4000
User Manual
Wireless G
Desktop Card
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 P P Pllla a ac c ce e em m me e en n nt t t o o of f f y y yo o ou u ur r r W W Wiiir r re e ellle e es s ss s s N N Ne e et t tw w wo o or r rk k kiiin n ng g g H H Ha a ar r rd d dw w wa a ar r r
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section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Desktop Card (the Card) 1 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 desktop computer to your network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through 3 this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled
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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 si
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Introduction 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 more than one of the av
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section Introduction Overview Product Features 1 The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 2 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 ® same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products. 3 • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility 4 • PCI interfac
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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 wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and 802.11g 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 dis
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section Overview 1 2 (a) 3 (b) (c) (d) 4 5 6 (a) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (b) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active (c) Card Connector Fits securely into your computer’s PCI slot (d) Antenna System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop computer with one available PCI slot and CD-ROM drive ® • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Package Contents • Wireless G Desktop 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 T he Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) from Verizon will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear). Note: If the WNU screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then, double-click on the C
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section Installing and Setting up the Card 1 Step Step 2 2 Insert the Card into an Available PCI Slot on your Desktop 2 2.1 Shut down your computer and disconnect your power cord. 3 2.2 Remove the screws behind your computer case that secure the 4 computer cover and remove cover. Note: Touch any metal part of the 5 case to discharge static electricity to avoid damage to the product or your computer. 6 2.3 Locate an empty PCI expansion slot. It is usually white in color. Confirm
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IIn ns stta alllliin ng g a an nd d S Se ettttiin ng g u up p tth he e C Ca arrd d 2.7 Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card. Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up. 2.8 Replace the computer’s cover. Now that the Card is installed, you can reconnect the power cord, and turn it back on. 2.9 After restarting, the wizard will prompt you to install software for the Card. Click the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” option. 2
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section Installing and Setting up the Card 1 Step Step 3 3 Use Use the the Wir Wireless eless Networking Networking Utility Utility fr from om V Verizon erizon 2 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Wireless 3 Networking Utility (WNU) icon on the desktop screen. 4 3.2 The Wireless WNU screen 5 will appear. Select a network to connect to 6 by selecting a network from the “Available Networks” list. Then, click “Connect”. Note: In order to see your available netw
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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 system tray on the lower right-hand corner of your computer’s desktop. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Veri
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section Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current network status and available networks. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network, between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet. In the event of a problem, use the “Network Status” window to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem).
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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 1 The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 2 Setting Wireless Network Profiles The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete 3 connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. 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 fi
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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 Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below). 16
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section Using the Wireless Networking Utility from Verizon 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level 2 (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–f, and numbers, 0–9. 3 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is the new standard in the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please
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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 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode. 128-Bit Encryption As
