Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Desktop Card (the Card)
from Verizon. Now you can take advantage of this great new
technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office
computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a desktop
computer to your network. The easy installation and setup will have
you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through
this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section
entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance” on page 2.
Benefits of a Home Network
Your Verizon Home Network will allow you to:
• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in
your home
• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
• Share a single printer with the entire family
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a wireless network:
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Mobility
– you no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—you can work on a networked laptop or desktop
computer anywhere within your wireless range
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Easy installation
– Verizon Quick Installation Software makes
setup simple
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Flexibility
– set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
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Easy expansion
– the wide range of Verizon networking products
lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers
and gaming consoles
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No cabling required
– you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
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Widespread industry acceptance
– choose from a wide range
of interoperable networking products
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