CONTENTS 01 / 03 / INTRODUCTION WI-FI SETTINGS Inside the box Overview Getting to Know Your Verizon Basic Settings Business Internet Gateway Advanced Settings Setting Up Verizon Business Internet Gateway 04 / 02 / CONNECTED DEVICES Device Settings CONFIGURING YOUR VERIZON...
GATEWAY Your Verizon Business Internet Gateway (Gateway) can be used as a wireless mobile hotspot and allows you to access Verizon’s 5G/4G LTE network for fast apps, uploads and downloads. The Gateway also provides fast dual-band Wi-Fi (with channel steering) for all your devices, and features built-in network security...
To perform a factory reset and return the Verizon Business Internet Gateway to default settings, press and hold the reset PIN hole for 3+ seconds. The System LED will flash yellow to indicate a reset has been triggered, followed by fading in/out (white) while the gateway restarts.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY LED Mode Status LED Pattern Pairing WPS (in progress) Hard blink blue WPS connection success Fast blink blue Pairing WPS connection Fast blink red unsuccessful (time out) WPS connection failure Hard blink red...
CONNECTING ExTERNAL ANTENNAS The Verizon Business Internet Gateway comes with six detachable antennas. To connect the external antennas: Ensure the Gateway is powered off and unplugged from the power outlet.
SETTING UP VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY Connect the six antennas to their appropriate ports on the Gateway. Ensure the labels on the ports match those on the antenna labeled either Wi-Fi or 4G/5G. Please ensure the antennas are securely hand tightened...
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They will not work with the new Verizon Business Internet Gateway. Before you use your Verizon Business Internet Gateway, be sure to charge the battery for at least three hours to ensure a full initial charge.
CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY 2.0/ CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY Open a web browser on the device connected to your Verizon Business Internet Gateway network. In the browser address field (URL), enter: mynetworksettings.com (https://192.168.0.1), then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
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The first time you access your Gateway, an Easy Setup Wizard displays to help step you through the setup process. On the Log in to Verizon Internet Gateway screen, enter the password that is printed next to the Network Settings Password on the label on the bottom of your Gateway.
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CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY Click Log In. The Change Wi-Fi name screen displays. Move the selector to on for setting up your Guest Wi-Fi to personalize your Guest Wi-Fi Name and Password. For your protection, your Gateway is pre-set at the factory to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) encryption for your Wi-Fi network.
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CONFIGURE YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY If your Gateway is subsequently reset to the factory default settings, the settings printed on the label will again be in effect. If your Gateway fails to connect, follow the troubleshooting steps in the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION WINDOWS 10 On the Windows desktop, click on the Start icon. Select Settings and click Network & Internet. In the Network & Internet, click Ethernet. Select Network and Sharing Center. The View your basic network information and set up connections window displays. In the View your active networks, click Ethernet in the Connections field.
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COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION To initialize the WPS process, you can either press and hold the WPS button located on the bottom of your Gateway for more than two seconds or use the UI and press the on-screen button. You can easily add Wi-Fi devices to your Wi-Fi network using the WPS option if your Wi-Fi device supports the WPS feature.
MAIN SCREEN Verify the changes were implemented by using the device’s web browser to access a site on the internet. Repeat these steps for every device that you are connecting with Wi-Fi to your Gateway. MAIN SCREEN When you log into your Gateway, the dashboard main page displays the navigation menus of Basic and Advanced settings, Wi-Fi settings, Devices, Content Controls, and connection status, and Basic quick links.
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Verizon Business Internet Gateway provides you with Wi-Fi connectivity using the 802.11a, b, g, n, ac or ax standards. These are the most common Wi-Fi standards. The Gateway supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, and the operation modes and speeds are listed as follows: •...
bASIC SETTINGS To activate the Wi-Fi radio, move the selector to on. If the radio is not enabled, no Wi-Fi devices will be able to connect to the office network. If desired, enter a new name and password for the Wi-Fi network or leave the default name and password that displays automatically.
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the Gateway followed by hyphen guest (-Guest). For example, if the Gateway is shipped with a default SSID of “Verizon-ABCDE” then the default SSID for Guest Wi-Fi is “Verizon-ABCDE-Guest”.
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(SSID) which is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the Gateway followed by hyphen IoT (-IoT). For example, if the Gateway is shipped with a default SSID of “Verizon-ABCDE” then the default SSID for IoT Wi-Fi is “Verizon-ABCDE-IoT”.
bASIC SETTINGS To enable IoT Wi-Fi link: From the Basic menu, select Wi-Fi and then click IoT Network. Move the selector to on. If desired, enter a new name and password for the Wi-Fi network or leave the default name and password that displays automatically. Press Apply Changes to save the changes.
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bASIC SETTINGS After pressing the WPS button on your Gateway, you have two minutes to press the WPS button on the client device before the WPS session times out. When the WPS button on your Gateway is pressed, the Status LED on the Gateway begins flashing blue.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS PRIMARY NETWORK Self-Organizing Network (SON) The Verizon Business Internet Gateway supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. The Self-Organizing Network (SON) feature lets your devices move between these signals automatically for an optimized Wi-Fi connection. To configure SON, Wi-Fi radio, SSID and security settings: From the Advanced menu, select Wi-Fi from the left pane and then click Primary Network.
ADVANCED SETTINGS If desired, enter a new name and password for the Wi-Fi network or leave the default name and password that displays automatically. Note: The SSID is the network name. All devices must use the same SSID. To configure the Wi-Fi security, click the setup button.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS To view and configure the channel settings: From the Advanced menu, select Wi-Fi and then click Radio Management. Click on Settings on the top right-hand side of the Radio Management page to configure the channel scan settings:...
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ADVANCED SETTINGS • Width - displays the bandwidth available to the Wi-Fi channel currently in use on each band. Users can select from available channels. • 802.11 Mode You can limit the Wi-Fi access to your network by selecting the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi communication standard best suited for the devices you allow to access your Wi-Fi network.
DEVICE SETTINGS 4.0/ DEVICE SETTINGS To view and manage the connected devices on your network: From the Basic menu, select Devices from the left pane. The screen displays information about connected devices including Device Name and identifiers, Content Controls, the type of network connection, and settings that you can view and configure.
SETTING CONTENT CONTROLS DMZ host - DMZ host allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the internet for special purposes such as an email server. To access the DMZ host page, click the setup button. For additional information, refer to the section in Chapter 5 Configuring Advanced Settings.
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SETTING CONTENT CONTROLS Create a rule name. Create a Schedule by selecting User defined from the dropdown list. Select the days of the week when the rule will be active or inactive. Set the time when the rule will be active or inactive, then specify the start time and end time.
UNIVERSAL PLUG & PLAY ACTIVE RULES You can view the rules created for your Gateway shown on the Content Controls page. UNIVERSAL PLUG & PLAY You can use Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) to support new devices without configuring or rebooting your Gateway. In addition, you can enable the automatic cleanup of invalid rules.
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This chapter covers the following advanced features: Security & Firewall • General Firewall – manages the security level for the firewall. • Access Control – restricts access from the local network to the internet. • DMZ Host – allows a single device on your primary network to be fully exposed to the internet for special purposes such as video conferencing.
SECURITY & FIREWALL 5.0/ SECURITY & FIREWALL The firewall is the cornerstone of the security suite for your Gateway. It has been exclusively tailored to the needs of the residential or office user and is pre- configured to provide optimum security. The firewall provides both the security and flexibility that office users seek.
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SECURITY & FIREWALL SPECIFYING GENERAL SETTINGS FOR IPV4 OR IPV6 To set your firewall configuration: From the Security & Firewall General settings page, click on desired IPv4 settings/IPv6 settings option to configure IPv4/IPv6 security. Select a security level by clicking one of the radio buttons. Using the Low Security setting may expose the local network to significant security risks, and should only be used for short periods of time to allow temporary network access.
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SECURITY & FIREWALL To apply the rule to: • Networked Device or Network Group - select Any. • Specific devices only – select networked device or User Defined. Select the networked device to be allowed or blocked in the list. In the Add devices, enter the group name, then click Add.
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SECURITY & FIREWALL The Access Control page displays a summary of the new access control rule. To modify the current settings, click the edit icon in the action column and then the Apply button. To remove an access restriction, click the trash icon. The rule is removed from the Access Control table.
SECURITY & FIREWALL Select external and internal host, protocol and the application port type. To schedule the rule, select either Always or User Defined in the Schedule list box. Click Add to list. The screen displays opened pinhole port and its status. It shows the IP addresses of remote device and connected device on your network.
SECURITY & FIREWALL 5.0f/ PORT FORWARDING RULES You can view, modify, and delete port forwarding rules. To access the rules: Select Port Forwarding Rules in the Security & Firewall section. To create or edit a protocol rule, click the Add new or Edit icon in the action column.
SECURITY & FIREWALL 5.0g/ PORT TRIGGERING Port triggering can be described as dynamic port forwarding. By setting port triggering rules, inbound traffic arrives at a specific network host using ports that are different than those used for outbound traffic. The outbound traffic triggers the ports where the inbound traffic is directed.
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SECURITY & FIREWALL To define a rule: Verify that the date and time of your Gateway is correct. Select Scheduler Rules in the Security & Firewall section. Click Add. The Rule Scheduler page displays. Enter the name of the rule, select the active or inactive days of the week and the start and end time range.
NETWORK SETTINGS 5.1/ NETWORK SETTINGS 5.1a/ ARP TAbLE You can view the IPv4 and MAC addresses of each DHCP connection. To view the IPv4 and MAC addresses for each device: From the Advanced menu, select Network Settings and then click ARP Table. DNS SERVER You can edit the host name and/or IP address, if the host was manually added to the DNS table.
NETWORK SETTINGS In the Host Name field, enter the name of the computer, then enter the IP address and click Apply to save changes. Then the DNS Server page displays. To add a new IP address entry, select the Add Exceptions Entry in the Exceptions to DNS Rebind Protection section.
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NETWORK SETTINGS • Password – enter the password for your Dynamic DNS account. • SSL Mode – select if your Dynamic DNS service supports SSL. Click Apply to save your changes. IPV4 ADDRESS DISTRIbUTION You can easily add computers configured as DHCP clients to the network. The DHCP server provides a mechanism for allocating IP addresses to these hosts and for delivering network configuration parameters to the hosts.
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NETWORK SETTINGS To configure the DHCP server, complete the following fields: • Start IP Address – enter the first IP address that your Gateway will automatically begin assigning IP addresses from. Since your Gateway’s default IP address is 192.168.0.1, the default start IP address should be 192.168.0.2.
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NETWORK SETTINGS To define a new static connection with a fixed IP address, click Add static connection. Enter the host name. Enter the fixed IP address to be assigned. Enter the MAC address of the network interface of the computer used with this DHCP static connection.
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NETWORK SETTINGS Static - WAN IPv6 Address Connection The IPv6 WAN Static configurations are IPv6 settings that you enter manually. These specific IPv6 addresses and settings are not expected to change frequently. To configure IPv6 WAN Static mode, select the Static option on the IPv6 Configuration Controls page as shown below:...
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NETWORK SETTINGS Check to either Obtain IPv6 DNS Server address automatically, or Use the following IPv6 DNS Server addresses After entering all appropriate IPv6 settings, click Apply changes to have changes take effect. WAN IPv6 with LAN IPv6 Stateful (DhCPv6) Settings To configure IPv6 WAN Stateful (DHCPv6) mode, select the Stateful (DHCPv6) option on the IPv6 Configuration Controls page.
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NETWORK SETTINGS WAN IPv6 with LAN IPv6 Stateless Settings To configure IPv6 LAN Stateless mode with DHCPv6 WAN, select the Stateless option on the IPv6 Configuration Controls page. Specify the settings to be used to assign LAN IPv6 addresses by entering the following details: •...
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NETWORK SETTINGS Specify the Stateful (DHCPv6) settings to be used to assign LAN IPv6 addresses by entering the following details: • IPv6 LAN Configuration (select Stateful from the dropdown list) • DHCPv6 Client Address Range (start and end) • LAN Link Local Address (automatically populated) •...
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NETWORK SETTINGS IPV6 ADDRESS DISTRIbUTION To view a summary of the services provided by the DHCP server: Select IPv6 Address Distribution in the Network Settings section. You can edit the DHCP server settings for a device. On the IPv6 Address Distribution page, click the Edit icon on the screen column. The DHCP Settings page opens with the device information displayed.
A MAC address is a hexadecimal code that identifies a device on a network. All networkable devices have a unique MAC address. When replacing a network device on your Verizon Business Internet Gateway, you can simplify the installation process by copying the MAC address of the existing device to your Verizon Business Internet Gateway.
NETWORK SETTINGS To view and edit the details of a specific network connection, click the hyperlinked name or the action icon. The following sections detail the types of network connections that you can view. NETWORK (hOME/OFFICE) CONNECTION You can view the properties of your local network. This connection is used to combine several network interfaces under one virtual network.
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NETWORK SETTINGS CONFIGURING ThE hOME/OFFICE NETWORK To configure the network connection: In the Network (Home/Office) properties page, click Settings. The configuration page displays.
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In the Bridge section of the Network (Home/Office) properties, you can configure the various LAN interfaces. Caution: Do not change these settings unless specifically instructed to by Verizon. Changes could adversely affect the operation of your Gateway and your local network. Verify the following information: –...
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NETWORK SETTINGS Routing Table You can configure your Gateway to use static or dynamic routing. • Static routing – specifies a fixed routing path to neighboring destinations based on predetermined metrics. • Dynamic routing – automatically adjusts how packets travel on the network. The path determination is based on network/device reachability and the status of the network being traveled.
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NETWORK SETTINGS From the connection’s Enable Settings page, to enable or disable the connection, move the selector to on or off. To rename the connection, enter a name in the Name field. Click Apply to save the changes. Reboot your Gateway. CONFIGURING Wi-Fi ACCESS POINT PROPERTIES To configure the connection: On the bottom of the Access Point’s specific Enable Settings page, click...
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NETWORK SETTINGS To rename the network connection, enter the new name in the Name field. Click Apply to save changes. CONFIGURING EThERNET PROPERTIES To configure the connection: In the Ethernet page, click Settings. The configuration page displays.
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NETWORK SETTINGS • HW Switch Ports – displays the status of each LAN port. Click Apply to save the changes. bROADbAND CONNECTION (CELLULAR) You can view the properties of your broadband connection (your connection to the internet). To view the connection settings: In the Network Connections page, click the Broadband Connection (Cellular).
DHCP server. • In the Expires In field, enter the amount of time a network device is allowed to connect to the Verizon Business Internet Gateway with its currently issued dynamic IP address. • IPv4 DNS - selects Obtain IPv4 DNS Address Dynamically for using Dynamic DNS.
NETWORK SETTINGS PORT CONFIGURATION Ethernet port configuration allows you to set up the Ethernet ports as either full- or half-duplex ports, at either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. To configure the ports: Select Port Configuration in the Network Settings section. To emulate the speed and duplex configuration of the port with which it’s communicating, select Auto or select the port speed and duplicity.
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NETWORK SETTINGS Specify the following parameters: • Routing Entry – select the IP address type. • Name – the network connection type. • Destination – enter the destination IP of the destination host, subnet address, network address, or default route. The destination for a default route is 0.0.0.0.
DIAGNOSTICS & MONITORING DIAGNOSTICS & MONITORING bANDWIDTh MONITORING You can view and monitor the recorded bandwidth usage measured in bytes. To view the bandwidth: From the Advanced menu, select Diagnostics & Monitoring. In the Diagnostics & Monitoring section, select Bandwidth Monitoring. To refresh the page, click Refresh.
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DIAGNOSTICS & MONITORING To view a specific time of log event, click on the Options button. Select your preferred logging time. Click Save to save changes.
To check for the latest firmware version of your Gateway, click Check for updates. This section displays the status of your Gateway’s local network (LAN) and internet connection (WAN), firmware and hardware version numbers, MAC Address, IP settings of Verizon Business Internet Gateway and extender(s) (if connected).
SYSTEM 5.3b/ DATE & TIME SETTINGS You can set the time zone and enable automatic time updates. To configure the settings: From the Advanced menu, select System. Select Date & Time in the System section.
You can use this functionality to save and load configuration files. These files are used to backup and restore the current configuration of your Gateway. Only configuration files saved on a specific Verizon Business Internet Gateway can be applied to that Verizon Business Internet Gateway. You cannot transfer configuration files between Gateways. Warning: Manually editing a configuration file can cause your Gateway to malfunction or become completely inoperable.
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SYSTEM Note: When restoring defaults, the setting and parameters of your Gateway are restored to their default values. This includes the administrator password. A user- specified password will no longer be valid. To restore your Gateway’s factory default settings: Click Factory Reset in the System section. Select Default Settings or Default Settings except current user settings.
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Browse to the location of the file, and click the Restore button to begin the configuration uploading process. Accessing the My Verizon account also allows you to restore the previously saved settings. Select Restore from account and use My Verizon account to restore the saved settings to the Gateway.
Click Save button to begin the configuration backup process. LED bRIGhTNESS The Verizon Business Internet Gateway allows you to set the LED brightness to turn Off (0%) or stay bright (50% or 100%) using the user interface. To control the LED brightness: Select LED Brightness in the System section.
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5.3e/ REbOOT VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY Warning: Only select Reboot Router if instructed to do so by Verizon support. You can reboot your Gateway using the Reboot Router feature. Refer to a/ Reset PIN Hole for factory reset function. To reboot your Gateway using the user interface: Select Reboot Router in the System section.
• Diagnostic Tools - used for troubleshooting and remote system management by a user or Verizon. Remote administration access of Web Management may be used to modify or disable firewall settings. Web Management services should be activated only when absolutely necessary.
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SYSTEM In the Router Status section, configure the following: • Router’s Hostname – enter the host name of your Verizon Business Internet Gateway. • Local Domain – view the local domain of the network. • Location – select your current location of the Gateway from the dropdown list.
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06 / TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter lists solutions for issues that may be encountered while using your Verizon Business Internet Gateway as well as frequently asked questions. Although the majority of internet connectivity is automatic and transparent, if an issue does occur accessing the internet (e.g.
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IF YOU ARE UNAbLE TO CONNECT TO ThE INTERNET: • The first thing to check is whether the battery of your Verizon Business Internet Gateway is completely depleted. If the battery is depleted, charge the Gateway by plugging the provided power cord to the power supply.
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06 / TROUBLESHOOTING 6.0b/ IF YOU ARE UNAbLE TO CONNECT TO YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY USING WI-FI: • Be sure your Wi-Fi device is within range of your Gateway; move it closer to see if your connection improves. •...
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Gateway is denied. To gain access, restore the default settings to your Gateway. 6.0d/ RESTORING YOUR VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY’S DEFAULT SETTINGS There are two ways to restore the default settings of your Gateway. It is important to note that after performing either procedure, all previously save settings on your Gateway will be lost.
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Under limited circumstances you may use a port forwarding configuration on the Gateway, based on the application you are using (refer to the 5.0e/ Port Forwarding section or Verizon’s support online help for more details). 6.0g/ LEDS AND WPS bUTTON...
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TROUbLEShOOTING TIPS LED Mode Status LED Pattern Good 5G or 4G coverage Solid white 2 bars ( Weak 5G or 4G coverage Solid white 1 bar ( ) The rear panel’s WPS Button allows quick access to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and handset paging/pairing mode.
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06 / TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 6.1a/ I’VE RUN OUT OF EThERNET PORTS ON MY VERIZON bUSINESS INTERNET GATEWAY. hOW DO I ADD MORE COMPUTERS OR DEVICES? Plugging in an Ethernet hub or switch expands the number of ports on your Gateway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 6.1e/ ARE ThE GATEWAY’S EThERNET PORTS AUTO-SENSING? Yes. Either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used. 6.1f/ CAN I USE AN OLDER WI-FI DEVICE TO CONNECT TO MY GATEWAY? Yes, your Gateway can interface with 802.11b, g, n, ac or ax devices. The Gateway also can be setup to handle only n Wi-Fi cards, g Wi-Fi cards, b Wi-Fi cards, or any combination of the three.
The specifications listed in this chapter are subject to change without notice. 7.0/ GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Number: XC46BE Technical Standard: 3GPP Release 16 (DL CAT 19, UL CAT 18) Frequency band: LTE Band: B2,B5,B13,B48,B66, DL 4x4 MIMO, UL 1x1 SISO 5G Band: n2, n48, n66, n77: DL 4x4 MIMO, UL 2x2 MIMO;...
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES 8.0/ REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES 8.0a/ Class b Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Class II DC source suitable for use at minimum Tma 40 degree C whose output meets ES1, PS2 and is rated 12VDC, 3.5A. If need further assistance, please visit http://support.verizon.com/router to find your nearest Verizon store or for 24/7 help with live chat and device-specific support.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution: The Verizon Business Internet Gateway must be installed inside the home or office. The Gateway is not designed for exterior installation. 8.0c/ GENERAL PUbLIC LICENSE This product includes software made available under open source licenses. Additional information about that software, applicable licenses, and downloadable copies of source code, is available at: https://verizon.com/opensource/...
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bATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS skin or cloths, wash with fresh water immediately. If the battery leakage or electrolyte gets into the eyes, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek an ophthalmologist to prevent eye injuries. • Do not mix the battery with other chemical batteries or batteries of different capacities or brands.
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