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How to Use Guide: Using VZAccess Manager


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This guide covers the following topics:

Features

Getting Started

Connecting with VZAccess Manager

Connectivity Warning Messages

Using Dial-Up Connections

TXT Messaging

Additional Features

The Toolbar Buttons


Features


WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network, 1xEV-DO/1xRTT/CDMA) Specific Features:

  • Configures your PC to use your wireless phone and cable or wireless CDMA PC Card as a modem.

  • Creates a Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connection if supported by your device.

  • Creates a NationalAccess connection if using a NationalAccess capable wireless phone and cable or PC Card, which does not support BroadbandAccess.

  • Creates a NationalAccess - BroadbandAccess connection if using a BroadbandAccess capable device. This connection will automatically fall back and attempt connecting via NationalAccess if the BroadbandAccess service is unavailable.

  • Copy utility to create wireless copies of your dial-up connections, if supported by your device.

  • Controls the Venturi compression software when using your NationalAccess - BroadbandAccess, NationalAccess, or Quick 2 Net (14.4 kbps) connections.

  • Signal strength and battery level display for most wireless phones.

  • Test function for WWAN device.

Wi-Fi Features:

  • Configures Wi-Fi Adapter to work with VZAccess Manager.

  • Displays Wi-Fi connections and signal strength when in a Wi-Fi coverage area. Supports connections to Wi-Fi networks such as ones used at home or work.

  • Supports built-in Wi-Fi adapters or PC Cards.

 A WWAN capable device is required to use the WWAN features. Individual WWAN features are also device dependent as described in the WWAN section above.

Other Features:

  • Can also be used to launch all of your dial-up networking connections, if desired.

  • Can launch your browser, e-mail client, VPN or a program of your choice upon connection.

  • Logs connections used, duration and bytes sent and received.

  • See the section "Additional Features" for more information about the features of VZAccess Manager.

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