BROADBANDACCESS REV A / NATIONALACCESS™ USB720 M ODEM HARDWARE USER MANUAL
Contents Welcome....................................................................................................................................1 Wireless communications .................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety hazards ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Limitation of liability............
Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the Verizon Wireless USB720 Modem for BroadbandAccess Rev A and NationalAccess service! Before installing the USB720 Modem VZAccess Manager software and drivers, review this manual which outlines the features of the USB720 Modem hardware. Important: Do not plug the USB720 Modem into the Type A USB port until you have installed VZAccess Manager and have activated BroadbandAccess- Rev A and NationalAccess service for your USB720 Modem.
Near Medical and life support equipment o Do not operate your modem in any area where medical equipment, life support equipment, or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference. In such areas, the host communications device must be turned off. The modem may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
USB720 Modem Hardware: Overview The USB720 Modem is designed for high speed wireless Internet access, leveraging the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess – Rev A and NationalAccess network. This is a USB device and works with computing devices equipped with Type A USB ports, including notebooks, desktops, tablet PCs, and personal digital assistants. The USB720 Modem requires an activated account with Verizon Wireless in order to function.
Your Verizon Wireless USB720 Modem The USB720 Modem has been developed for mobile computing and supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. Almost every notebook, desktop, and handheld computing device has a Type A USB port which opens up the option for you to easily move your Verizon Wireless USB720 Modem from platform to platform (for example, from your personal digital assistant to your notebook) and even use on different operating systems,(for example from Windows to Mac).
Key Features The USB720 Modem is packed with features including VPN capability, Auto Connectivity options and 2-Way Short Messaging Service (SMS), NDIS configuration, and operates on different computing platforms and operating systems including, Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher. Universal Form Factor The USB720 Modem works with virtually all computing devices that are equipped with Type A USB ports, including desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs, and personal digital assistants.
Installation and Configuration This section will guide you through the hardware installation and setup process for the USB720 Modem. Before you begin using your device, read through this Hardware Manual to become familiar with the documentation that came with your USB720 Modem. Basics Follow these steps to begin using your USB720 Modem: 1. Turn on your computing device and close all applications. 2. Insert the VZAccess Manager CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive. 3.
Inserting and Removing the USB720 Modem Connecting the USB720 Modem Before you connect the USB720 Modem to your computer, you must first install VZAccess Manager (see the VZAccess Manager User Guide located on the Installation CD). When you connect the USB720 Modem, the following should occur once VZAccess Manager has been installed: • The label of the USB720 Modem must be facing up. • The USB720 Modem is powered as soon as you connect it to the Type A USB port of your computing device.
Using the USB Modem Extension Cable The USB720 Modem package includes an extension USB Y-shaped cable. Although the cable is not required for use with your USB720 Modem, it offers increased performance of your USB720 Modem under certain operating conditions. Simply insert the USB connector into the USB port of your computing device to deliver power boost, increased RF performance, and to solve clearance issues. Using the USB Modem Extension Cable: 1.
Using the External Antenna Connector An optional external antenna and External Antenna Adapter Cable may be purchased (sold separately) for use with the USB720 Modem. An external antenna is useful when traveling in select fringe coverage areas where the network signal may be weak. 1. Simply raise the flip-up antenna 90 degrees to locate the External Antenna Connector jack on the USB720 Modem. 2. Remove the rubber protector to expose the External Antenna Connector.
Technical Support Data Technical Support For additional information and technical support for VZAccess Manager and Verizon wireless devices, you can visit the Verizon Wireless Data Technical Support page at: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/support/data.jsp.
Troubleshooting USB720 Modem The following tips will help solve many common problems encountered while using the USB720 Modem: • Make sure you are using the USB720 in the correct geographic region: a BroadbandAccess- Rev A and NationalAccess USB720 in the US. • Ensure that the wireless network’s coverage extends to your current location. When properly installed, the USB720 Modem is a highly reliable product. Most problems are caused by one of these issues: • The wrong driver has been installed.
Product Specification Technical Specifications TABLE 1 Name: Verizon Wireless USB720 Modem Model: USB720 Modem Approvals: Weight FCC (North America);CDG, 45 g / 1.6 oz Dimensions: 89.5 mm x 38.0 mm x 17.6 mm 3.52 in x 1.49 in x 0.69 in Wireless Network – Dual Mode: CDMA 1X/EV-DO Chip Set QUALCOMM™ MSM6800 Interface Type: Type A USB Port TABLE 2 Technology: CDMA Rev A, Rev O, 1XRTT Band Designation: 800/1900 MHz Transmit Band: 824.7-848.31MHz/1851.25-1908.75MHz Receive Band: 869.7-893.
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC -- United States) Electronic devices, including computers and wireless modems, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to parts 15, 22, and 24 of the FCC Rules.
Before this device is made available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (for example, at the ear or worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. THE FCC HAS GRANTED AN EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR THIS WIRELESS MODEM WITH ALL REPORTED SAR LEVELS EVALUATED AS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES.
Limited Warranty and Liability Novatel Wireless, Inc. warrants for the 12 month period immediately following receipt of the Product by Purchaser that the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Glossary 1xRTT Short for single carrier (1x) Radio Transmission Technology. A high speed wireless technology based on the CDMA platform. 1xRTT has the capability of providing broadband-like speeds of up to 144 Kbps. 1xRTT is also referred to as CDMA2000. 1xEVDO Part of a family of CDMA2000 1x digital wireless standards. 1xEVDO is a "3G" standard. EVDO stands for "EVolution, Data-Optimized.
Type A USB The USB ports on computers and hubs have a rectangular Type A socket, and peripheral devices have a cable with a Type A plug. Peripherals that do not have an attached cable have a square Type B socket on the device and a separate cable with a Type A and Type B plug. USB Universal Serial Bus. A connection type for computing device peripherals such as a printer, mobile USB720 Modem, etc. VPN Virtual Private Network.
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