How to Use Guide: Using VZAccess Manager

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:

• 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 Mobile Broadband.
• Creates a NationalAccess - Mobile Broadband connection if using a Mobile Broadband capable device. This connection will automatically fall back and attempt connecting via NationalAccess if the Mobile Broadband 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 - Mobile Broadband, 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.