Additional UMTS/GPRS Tips

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The following tips will help solve many common problems encountered while using GlobalAccess.

General Tips

Make sure you are using the appropriate card in the correct geographic region: a BroadbandAccess/NationalAccess card in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico or your U630 card in rest of world
Ensure that the wireless network's coverage extends to your current location. 
Ensure that you performed an over-the-air with your BroadbandAccess or NationalAccess PC card prior to leaving the US. 
Confirm that you have an up-to-date version of VZAccess Manager. 
Confirm that your SIM card is properly inserted in the U630. 
If your connection speed seems slow, please keep in mind the fact that neither GPRS nor UMTS will provide a connection speed as fast as EVDO:
oGPRS operates at: 20-40 Kbps up/down
oUMTS operates at: 64 Kbps up, max.  384 Kbps down

Cannot connect using U630 overseas - Not finding network "Searching for network" message in VZAccess.  LED on PC card is solid RED

Verify that you are not trying to connect with a BroadbandAccess/NationalAccess PC card while outside the US.
Check that the PC card is inserted correctly and that the SIM is installed correctly.
Ensure that the wireless network's coverage extends to your current location.  You may be in a non-covered service area.

Cannot connect using U630 overseas - VZAccess Manager finds a network, however "Connect" button cannot be selected.

Re-run device wizard.  Click on "Options" tab, Run Wizard or hit CRTL-N.
Shutdown VZAccess Manager and reboot your PC.

Cannot connect using U630 overseas - Constant "Powering on device message" in bottom left corner.  LED on PC card is flashing RED

Close VZAccess Manager
Remove PC card and reboot PC
Check that SIM card is correctly inserted into U630