Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit VZ4010 du fabricant Verizon
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User Manual W ireless G Notebook Card VZ4010.
1 Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Be nef i ts of a H om e N et w or k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Be nef i ts of a H om e N et w or k . . . . .
Introduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for pur chasing the Wireless G Notebook Card (the Card) from V erizon. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly . This Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network.
2 Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardwar e for Optimal Performance Y our wireless connection will be str onger the closer your computer is to your wir eless router . T ypical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet.
Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as micr owave ovens.
4 4 4 Introduction 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices ar e close together , such as apartment buildings or of fice complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
5 5 5 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction Pr odu ct Fea tur es The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.
6 App lic atio ns and Ad vant ages • 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.
7 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overview (a) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (b) Activity LED Lights up when the Card is active (c) Car d Connector Part of the Car d that fits into .
8 Step 1 Install the Software Imp ortan t Note: Install the software before inserting the Car d 1.1 Insert the Installation Softwar e 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).
9 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 I ns e rt Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot on your Notebook Computer 2.1 During the install pr ocess, you will be prompted to insert your Card. Firmly insert the Car d, label side UP , into your computer’ s CardBus slot until it stops.
10 2.3 Hardwar e installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the wizard. Installing and Setting up the Card.
Installing and Setting up the Card 11 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 3 Configure Use the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 3.1 After restarting your computer , double-click the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) icon on the desktop screen. 3.2 The WNU screen will appear .
12 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon After successfully installing the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) from V erizon, configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away .
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 13 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network.
14 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. T o stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Setting Wir eless Network Profiles The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security , and network type.
16 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below). *Note: T ypes of security Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol.
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 section At the time of pub lic atio n, fou r encry pti on meth ods ar e ava ilab le: Encryption Methods: Name 64-Bit Wired Equivalent.
18 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP’ s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed.
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 section W PA2 requir es Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption of data, which offers much greater security than WP A. WP A uses both T emporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and (AES) for encryption.
20 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon WEP Se tup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually .
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 section W ARNIN G: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wir eless router , you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.
22 Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configur ed with the same security settings.
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 3. Click “Save” to finish. Y ou must now set all clients (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.
Using the Wireless Networking Utility from V erizon 24 24 24 Advanced Diagnostic T ools The “Advanced Diagnostic T ools” 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.
T roubleshooting 25 25 25 section I can’ t conne ct to the Interne t wir ele ssly . If yo u are unable to connect to the Inter net from a wireless computer , please check the following items: 1.
26 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however , any of the utilities should have a list of “Available Networks”. Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect.
T roubleshooting 27 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of “Available Networks”. If the correct network name is not listed, check the SSID settings to see if they match.
28 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Lin k LED is bli nki ng slow ly; I can not con nec t to a wir eles s netwo rk or the In terne t. If your Card appears to be functioning properly , but you cannot c.
29 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dat a tran sfer is so met imes sl ow . Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
30 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wir eless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability . Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.
T roubleshooting 31 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Why ar e ther e two wi re less ut ili ties in my sy ste m tray? Whi ch one do I use ? There are several features and advantages to be gained by using the WNU over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility .
32 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel ® Centrino ™ ). This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Wireless Card is also active.
T roubleshooting 33 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at V erizon.com/ networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US:.
Information 34 34 34 Information Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The ra diate d output po wer of this device is fa r below the FCC radio fr eque ncy exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Information 35 35 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Manufactured by Belkin This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or .
36 Information Information Manufactured by Belkin This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.
V erizon T echnical Support 888-604-5880 © 2006 V erizon. All rights reserved. VERIZON and the VERIZON Logo are trademarks of V erizon T rademark Services 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.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Verizon VZ4010 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Verizon VZ4010 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Verizon VZ4010, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Verizon VZ4010 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Verizon VZ4010, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Verizon VZ4010.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Verizon VZ4010. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Verizon VZ4010 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
