Features & Supported Services

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Features

VZAccess Manager:

• | Configures and controls your Wi-Fi and Verizon Wireless WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network also referred to as Mobile Broadband) devices.

• | Displays available Verizon Wireless 1XRTT and EVDO WWAN networks and Wi-Fi networks and their respective signal strengths.

• | Supports both built-in Wi-Fi adapters and internal/external Verizon Wireless WWAN data devices.

• | Provides complimentary access to Verizon Wireless branded Wi-Fi hotspots located throughout the United States.**

• | Can be configured to automatically start your VPN (Virtual Private Network) client upon connecting to Wi-Fi and Verizon Wireless WWAN networks.

• | Auto launch your browser, e-mail client, VPN or a program of your choice upon connecting to Verizon Wireless WWAN.

• | Allows users to receive unbilled usage reports via "Usage" button.

• | Supports TXT messaging for certain devices.

Supported Verizon Wireless WWAN Services

VZAccess Manager supports three Verizon Wireless WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network) services:

1. GlobalAccess - This service requires a GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA-capable PC Card, ExSelectCard, or an Embedded Global WWAN device and a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. GlobalAccess provides high-speed wireless Internet access in over 175 destinations worldwide. Please visit www.verizonwireless.com/GlobalAccess for service availability and additional details.

2. Mobile Broadband - This service requires a Mobile Broadband-capable wireless device and provides a wireless broadband connection to the Internet. Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband is one of the fastest, fully mobile wireless Internet data solutions available. Leave your office without leaving your broadband connection. With Mobile Broadband from Verizon Wireless in your notebook, you can access email, download files, and browse the Internet at broadband speeds. Typical download speeds range from 600 kbps to 1.4 Mbps* with typical upload speeds ranging from 500 kbps to 800 kbps. Visit www.verizonwireless.com/broadband for service availability and additional details.

* Speeds require an EV-DO Rev. A-capable device. When using an EV-DO device that is not Rev. A-capable or traveling in the Extended Broadband Rate and Services area, you can expect download speeds of 400 - 700 Kbps and upload speeds of 60 - 80 Kbps. Mobile Broadband speed claims based on our network tests with 5 MB FTP data files, without comSelection.

3. NationalAccess - This requires a NationalAccess-capable wireless device (supporting CDMA 1xRTT). NationalAccess delivers typical speeds of 60 to 80 Kbps, bursting up to 144 Kbps*. This service requires a subscription to a NationalAccess plan. Additional information is available at www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobileoptions/nationalaccess/index.jsp

* Speed claim based on our network tests with 101 Kilobyte FTP data files. Actual throughput speed and coverage vary.

** Not available when using cellular handsets and smart phones in tethered mode, as well as GSM network-based devices and GSM network mode.

For more information on Verizon Wireless services, please visit: b2b.vzw.com/products services/wireless internet/