Connecting to Wireless Networks

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To Connect:

• | Navigate the to the main "Networks" view.

• | For WWAN, if in the U.S., select the "Verizon Wireless - VZAccess" network (If using a card for use outside the US/Canada/Puerto Rico, select the "VZGlobal" network).

• | For Wi-Fi, select the profile name of the Wi-Fi network

• | Select “Connect” (or simply double-Select the profile/network name).

To Disconnect:

• | Either Select the “Disconnect” button, or double-Select the network name again.

Connection Tips:

If Your Expected Connection Does Not Appear:

• | Select the "View" menu and "Refresh Networks."

• | Select the "Options" menu and "Detect Device" again. You may also Select on the "Detect Device" button on the "Networks" tab instead.

Monitoring Wi-Fi Networks:

• | If you have any Wi-Fi networks you manually added because they do not broadcast their SSID, they will always be displayed, and you will have to refer to the signal strength displayed to know when you are in range. See the section "Wi-Fi " for additional details.

• | Note that with certain Wi-Fi adapters, the signal strength for Wi-Fi networks is not accurate until you connect to the network.

Accessing the GlobalAccess Service:

• | GlobalAccess will only be listed as an available connection if (a) you are using a GlobalAccess-capable device (b) your GlobalAccess device is set up, and (c) a GlobalAccess signal is available in your area.

Dormancy:

• | NationalAccess and Mobile Broadband data sessions become dormant if you are not sending or receiving any data. As soon as you resume sending or receiving data, the data session will return to an active state.

Depending on your device and your NationalAccess or Mobile Broadband plan, your data session may disconnect during a dormant state.

While dormant your wireless device may be able to receive a voice call. If you leave your wireless phone connected to your PC, after you finish your voice call you may be able to resume your data session as you normally would.