Verizon Wireless USB551L Manuale utente

USER
MANUAL
USB551L MODEM

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should not be construed as a commitment by Verizon Wireless, Inc.
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FCC ID: PKRNVWMC551
IC ID: 3229B-MC551
PN: 90026297_R1_DraftM_08Nov2010
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Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents ....................................................................... 2
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Components ................................................................................ 3
LED States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for Your Device ....................................................................... 5
Using the USB551L Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Device for the First Time ........................................................... 7
Install the 4G SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install VZAccess® Manager Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Properly Insert the Device in Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Set Up VZAccess® Manager Software ....................................................11
Activate Your Device ....................................................................11
Properly Remove the Device from Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Device After Setup is Complete ...................................................13
Connect To and Disconnect From the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lanyard Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
USB Modem Extension Cable Accessory .................................................15
Accessing the User Guides ..................................................................16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Support ..........................................................................20
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Data Technical Support .................................................................20
Product Specications and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Product Specications ......................................................................22
General ................................................................................22
Technology/Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Regulatory Statements .....................................................................23
Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC – United States) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RF Exposure/Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Single Modular Approval Host Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wireless Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Limited Warranty and Liability ..............................................................26
Safety Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Overview
Components
Caring for Your Device
Getting Started
1

2
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing the Verizon Wireless USB551L Modem for 4G Mobile Broadband
service!
Before installing the VZAccess Manager software and drivers, review this manual, which outlines the
features of the USB551L Modem hardware.
This 4G USB modem enables you to connect at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet,
and your email while you’re away from the oce.
Package Contents
The Verizon Wireless USB551L Modem package includes:
•Verizon Wireless USB551L Modem
•VZAccess® Manager software (included on the installation CD)
•USB551L User Guide (included on the installation CD)
•VZAccess Manager Software User Guide (included on the installation CD)
•Quick Reference Guide
•Lanyard [See Lanyard Accessory on page 14.]
•USB Modem Extension Cable [See USB Modem Extension Cable Accessory on page 15.]
System Requirements
•Supported operating system
•Windows® 7, Vista, XP (SP2 or higher)
•Mac OS® X v10.4 or higher
•USB port: Type A, v1.1 supported; v2.0 high speed recommended
•Hard drive: 100 MB free hard disk space
•Memory (RAM): 128 MB
•CD-ROM drive (for installation)
•Internet browser software: e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari,
Opera, Chrome

3
Components
LED indicator: This indicates the device is connected to 3G or 4G Mobile Broadband
networks; it also indicates when the device has an error or has no service available. See LED
States on page 4.
USB connector: This connects to your computer through a type A USB port. The hinge
design makes it easier to connect to computers.
Accessory hook: This attaches to the lanyard accessory (included in the box) for portability.
See Lanyard Accessory on page 14.
Back panel (removable): This covers the 4G SIM card slot. Insert a ngernail into the divot
closest to the USB connector to remove the back panel.
4G SIM card slot: Insert the 4G SIM card into the spring-loaded SIM card slot. See Install the
4G SIM Card on page 8.

4
LED States
The LED indicates the modem status.
LED Color Status Description
No Light The device is powered o or otherwise is not getting power.
Green Solid
Slow
blinking
Intermittent
blinking
The modem is powered on but is not transmitting or receiving
data.
The modem is searching for a 3G data network.
The modem is transmitting or receiving data on a 3G data
network; the blink rate is proportional to the data speed.
Blue Solid
Slow
blinking
Intermittent
blinking
The modem is powered on but is not transmitting or receiving
data.
The modem is searching for a 4G data network.
The modem is transmitting or receiving data on a 4G data
network; the blink rate is proportional to the data speed.
Red Solid Service error; no service is available.
Yellow Solid Error; reinsert the modem.

5
Caring for Your Device
Like any electronic device, the modem must be handled with care to ensure reliable operation.
Verizon Wireless recommends the following guidelines:
•Protect the device from liquids, dust, and excessive temperatures.
•Do not apply adhesive labels to the device; they might cause the device to overheat or alter
antenna performance.
•The USB connector should plug easily into your computer’s standard type A USB port.
Forcing the device into a port might damage the connector.
•Remove the device from your computer before transporting it.
•Store the device in a safe place when not in use.

Using the Device for the First Time
Using the Device After Setup is Complete
Accessories
Accessing the User Guides
Using the USB551L Modem
2
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