3G Mobile Hotspot / Desktop dock

I originally had the 2G hotspot. Which I loved. I never had a problem with it. I was able to log on using my old Dell computer at home. I was also able to connect to my company's VPN with no problem. I currently purchased the 4G LTE Mifi. I love it (at times), but there are a couple of problems and would like to know if I could work around them. First, it is necessary to know that my MIFI works. In some parts of my home it works at 4G, other parts of my home it will work at 3G and the 1X? option. That's okay with me. I live in a rural neighborhood. Two day's ago I bought my MAC home from work because I wanted to see if it would work with both operating systems (my MAC is partitioned where it has the Leopard OS as well as a Windows OS). I used the windows side and it works. It kicked me off a couple of times and I haven't found a way to fix that. Giving me the error stating that I'm connected but have no internet access. Then I used the MAC side. It connected, but then I received a message that I was connected but had no internet access. So, I logged onto 192.168.1.1 and it showed me if I was connected or not and what speed I was connected. Now, my questions:
When I log on using MIFI, can I then connect the 3G Mobile Hotspot on my phone and then connect to my computers that way? Since I never had a problem with my hotspot before, I would like to know if that can work without being charged for extra data?
Why am I able to connect, but then not have internet access?
I love having the MIFI, because where I live I can't get DSL; but if I have to go back to my 2G hotspot then I will. I have been having way too many problems not being able to connect to my company's VPN and that is really the only reason why I have it.
Next question is about the desktop dock:
I had the original Motorola Droid and I must say have never had a problem with it or the desktop dock that I purchased. I love having it so that I can listen to music while at my desk. The volume button is on the same side as the connector that goes into the dock. I have looked into the settings and cannot find something that will place the volume on the screen. It is driving me crazy.
Is there a way to change the volume without having to move the phone from the dock?
Is there also a way to toggle back and forth between the desktop screen and the regular home screen? With my old phone and dock, I was able to hit the home button and it would take me back and forth. Now, the only way to do this is to remove the phone from the dock and put it back on. Which I am not a big fan of.
Thank you for your help,
Rose H

One way you may be able ro resokve connection without restarting device is by cycling the airplane mode, this works well for the usual internet connection.

Similar Messages

I'm using my Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MHS291L to wirelessly connect my printer to my desktop and tablet will the printer use my monthly data to print/recieve info from my computer/tablet

I know a normal wireless router would allow me to connect my printer to my desktop and tablet but will using my Verizon Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MHS291L as a access point incur data usage each month?

Hello Heath76, you pose an excellent question! Yes, if the Jetpack is used as an access point for any of the devices listed it will incur data usage.
WiltonA_VZW
VZW Support
Follow us on twitter @VZWSupport

Mobile Hotspot not working after upgrading to 4.4.2

My husband and I have identical Motorola phones. He let his upgrade to Android 4.4.2 over a month ago. Since then, his Mobile Hotspot cannot be used to connect to our home PC. If you use your mobile hotspot, DO NOT LET IT UPGRADE!!!!!!!!
Three visits to local Verizon store, more than 50 power-off's (many of them soft boots), a long phone call to Verizon support. Still not working. Except once two weeks ago for several hours, then failed again. About a week ago,our HP laptop started connecting to the Hotspot, but the desktop cannot. My hotspot (which is fortunately still running 4.1.2) provides internet access just fine. Strange new symptom last week: once the laptop has connected to the 4.4.2 Hotspot, the desktop can as well. Sigh. Verizon offered to replace his phone under warranty, but the new one is expected to arrive with the latest version. I am not optimistic about that. Others must be having the same problem. Perhaps not as desperate as us because it is our only internet service at our rural home. We are still paying full price for our plan, but do not have the service. And, we have spent literally a hundred hours trying to debug this. Come on, Verizon, this needs to be fixed!

RAZR M
Just tried another soft boot. Same behavior.
Thank you for responding.
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH–LC11

Have the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot card (use with my tablet). My desktop PC does not have wireless capability. What are my options to connect my desktop to the Hotspot card? I have read that buying a special WIFI USB adapter will work, or installing a PCI Wireless card into the computer. Also, once I do either of these options, do I still need a wireless router of some sort or will the desktop be able to connect without a special router?
I would rather not connect the Samsung hotspot card directly to the desktop via some special wire as I have read that this method will only allow the card to be used with the desktop and won't allow other devices (laptop, tablet, itouch) to connect to it during such time.
What are the most economical WIFI USB adapters to buy? I am not a heavy user just internet browsing.
What is the most economical and easiet PCI card to buy if I should go this route?

I am trying to use the Samsung SCH-LC11 on Verizon as well. All my devices (MBA 13", iPad 2, iPhone 4) see the wifi signal but no data will transfer. I have tried adding my MAC addresses to the Samsung's security settings and I have performed several hard resets. No love. Any advice would be appreciated.

Can't get 3G Mobile Hotspot to work with Cr-48

I can't get my Google Cr-48 (the free Google computer) to connect to my 3G Mobile Hotspot. It sees the phone, associates with it, but it won't connect--I get an error message every time.
I know the hotspot works with other computers, both laptop and desktop, without any trouble at all. And the Cr-48 connects to other routers and wireless hotspots and also to the Verizon 3G network without any trouble.
I'm paying the $20/month charge for the 3G Mobile Hotspot, but there's no point in keeping it if I can't use it for the Cr-48, which is the real reason why I would pay for it. Any suggestions?

Clearly the device from verizon works, I would try to contact a computer tech to repair your computer
Really it should be as simple as turn on, connect, go. If it isn't there is a break down somewhere in that computer
What error msg?

Mobile Hotspot issue.

So I was helping a friend with a PC problem and discovered that when my hotspot is turned on if accessed threw a desktop or laptop there is no prompt for the password. There is a prompt if a mobile device tries to access but not with PC's or laptops. I have tested on multiple computers and cell phones and get the same results everytime. I have checked my settings and my hotspot has a password. I have done the simple stuff like re-start the phone, change the password, wipe the device but no change. What could be the reason for this? Any help would be greatly apprecieated.

I will test this for you on my laptop.... I know my mobile hotspot requires a password but I have not tested with a laptop or PC.
1. If any post helps you please click the below the post(s) that helped you.
2. Please resolve your thread by marking the post "Solution?" which solved it for you!
3. Install free BlackBerry Protect today for backups of contacts and data.
4. Guide to Unlocking your BlackBerry & Unlock Codes
Join our BBM Channels (Beta)
BlackBerry Support Forums Channel
PIN: C0001B7B4 Display/Scan Bar Code
Knowledge Base Updates
PIN: C0005A9AA Display/Scan Bar Code

Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot 890L. Is there a problem with Windows 7?????

I have Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot 890L. Have had it for almost 2 years. I was on the internet with my Dell desktop and all of a sudden got a message "not connected to Internet". Spent an hour with Verizon and the Jetpack works fine on my NOOK and another tablet and they said to call Dell. After an hour with them they said Windows 7 is not compatible with a HotSpot and they do not support it. I had a friend check out my computer (as Dell wanted over $200) and found nothing wrong and it connected fine to his wifi, with no problem. So HELP what is wrong with my Verizon Hotspot??

I don't see that anything is wrong with your Hotspot from the description you posted here.
First of all the network status indicator built by Win7 is not 100% reliable to begin with. MS has a simple algorithm that it uses to check internet resources. When those resources do not respond the status indicator will bounce back and update the user accordingly. You should always perform your own internet check by manually navigating to Google.com or another public website rather than depend on what Win7 is telling you.
Second of all you know your Jetpack was working because your other personal devices were working. This makes me think there was some kind of a temporary glitch that would normally be resolved by rebooting either the Jetpack or your PC.
Finally, Dell does not support VZW devices. When they say the hotspot is not supported they mean Dell does not support VZW products. You may have misinterpreted what was said. Dell is only going to support the Dell PC hardware and very basic Win7 problems such as walking you though the connection process. When something is wrong with the network connection they will always tell you that it is not supported as they have no control over 3rd party vendors. Win7 supports the Jetpack just fine, the Jetpack is a WiFi hotspot just like any other from Win7s perspective.
If you are having more troubles in the future then I suggest starting with a simple reboot of your devices. Post back to us here and let us know if that is the case or not.

Tethering Pixi mobile hotspot with vzmanager?

I recently switched from mifi2000 to the palm pixi for internet usage at home. On wifi devices this works great but with the mifi I could also connect to the old desktop (without wifi) with the usb and use vz manager to get a 3g connection. Any ideas if the pixi can be tethered to a non wifi compatible desktop. I see vzmanager has a treo that is compatible why not the pixi or palm?
Any help would be great, Thanks

Devices that include Mobile Hotspot are not available to be used as a tethered modem. You can purchase USB network adapters to be used with your home computer. This would only cost you about $40 at most electronic retailers.

Connecting c309a to a wireless network, the printer does not find my mobile hotspot connection.

I switched to a mobile hotspot w/verizon. I had set up my computers (2) just fine the first time. I had to exchange the hotspot. I was told by my computer to insert a flashdrive and transfer my network settings to the printer and other computer. After inserting the flashdrive into my photosmart c309a printer, it flashed "turn off and on" I did, then the printer had lost the network settings menu altogether! I took it to bestbuy to be looked over and was told they were able to get my network menu back but it was still unable to register a wireless connection?? I'm not sure what to do now?

Sometimes DSL providers have more control over the router than the printer likes. There is what I believe to be a similar situation here in the states with ATT 2Wire routers. This is a cut and paste from instructions on how to fix that. Try it and see if it works.
- Unplug the telephone line from the router
- Turn the power off on the router, wait 30 seconds, then turn the power back on.
- Go through the normal process of connecting the printer to the device.
- Now find the IP address of the printer (it should be on the self-test printout), type it into a browser.
- In screen you will find a Networking Tab, then on the left Wireless, then the IPv4 Tab.
- On this screen you want to set a Manual IP. You need to set an IP address outside the range that the router automatically sets (called the DHCP range). If you know what that is, set an IP outside that range but no higher than 255 (the last number in the address).
- Use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet (unless you know it is different, if so, use that)
- Use the router's IP address for the gateway and the first DNS (leave the second blank).
- Finally, plug in the phone line and test.
Say thanks by clicking "Kudos" "thumbs up" in the post that helped you.
I am employed by HP

Samsung LTE Mobile Hotspot PRO USB cable connection to Mac

I am trying to connect a Samsung LTE Mobile Hotspot PRO via USB cable to my Macbook and iMac. I can see it in the System Information, but it does not show up in the Devices in Finder. Is there a driver that I need? Does it exist (yet)?

So I was able to get USB tethering to work, but I still can't connect to the hotspot as a media device (and view what is on my microSD card and/or the device).
Here's how I got USB tethering to work: I plugged into my laptop running Linux, where both USB tethering and mounting as a media device work fine, found the Mac OS driver on the device, copied it over to my Macbook, installed, rebooted, wirelessly connected to the hotspot, configured for USB tethering, went to Open Network Preferences..., connected to "SAMSUNG Mobile Device". I did all this after talking to Samsung on the phone, where they told me the driver does not exist yet....

When frequently switching between mobile and desktop view

When I frequently switching between mobile and desktop view I have to open the layers every time since they get closed/collapsed. Adobe may need to fix it for the next version.

You can use CTRL+# to switch between Code and Design View.
By the way, this is the Dreamweaver Application Development forum which deals with questions about using server-side scripting languages like PHP or ColdFusion. General Dreamweaver questions should be posted in the regular Dreamweaver General Discussions forum.
And while I´m at it: please use descriptive headlines such as "how to switch between Code and Design View" for your posts -- mentioning your screen name "Goula129" is not helpful to other users.

How do I set up devices to access my mobile hotspot once its on?

How do I set up devices to access my mobile hotspot once its on?

Great question Bnrybtch019. It's important to have access to all your features, I can help you with that. Since you didn't specific a phone model, these are the steps for a popular Android-Operating Phone http://vz.to/1yrBX0e .
AdaS_VZW
Follow us on Twitter at @VZWSupport

"No Internet Access" on connected device with mobile hotspot

I've been on Verizon for 2 weeks. Note II on a Family Share Plan with lots of data. Using the built-in Verizon Mobile Hotspot application. Connecting from my work laptop, which is Windows 7.
Set it up and everything worked fine for a week and a half. I had no problems connecting or accessing the internet from my laptop. It worked fine Monday morning. Monday afternoon my laptop started giving me the warning message "No Internet Access" when connecting to the phone's hotspot. I'm in a 4g area where the hotspot has worked previously. I've tried several times in several different 4g locations as time allowed over the last 2 days, and I have not been able to get to the internet on my connected laptop again.
While connected to the mobile hotspot I ran Windows troubleshooter and it tells me that there is no DHCP server available, and that the default gateway for this network is unreachable. My laptop has no problems reaching the internet via the wireless network at work or at home. The laptop connects to both of those wireless networks every day (both before and since this problem appeared.)
I have rebooted both the phone and the laptop, with no change in the problem results. I renamed the hotspot, and connected to the "new" hotspot from my laptop, with no change in the problem results. I have tried running "ipconfig /renew" from my laptop while connected, and that is when it tells me that it cannot find a DHCP server for this network.
What broke? How can I fix it?
I'm still in the 100% refund return period on my contract and phones (for another day or so.) This is an absolute deal-killer. Hotspot on my phone is the single reason why I switched networks.
* Revised 2/28:
This morning I turned on the mobile hotspot feature on my wife's Galaxy S3 (on the same Verizon Family Share Plan.) Then I connected to it from my laptop. When it connected it said "limited internet access" for about 30 seconds, and then that warning went away and I had full access. I surfed for a moment to confirm, and all was working. I turned off the GS3 hotspot and turned on the hotspot on my Note II. When I connected to the Note II's hotspot from my laptop I still had no internet access. I left it for 3-4 minutes, and it never switched on. I tried surfing and got only error messages in my browser.
All of this was while sitting at my desk. So I believe I have ruled out the laptop as a cause for this problem.
Thanks in advance,
Randy

After I posted the above in February I talked to Verizon support. They could not resolve the problem. They replaced the phone, and the new phone has worked for months. My work schedule changed a bit, and so I started using the hotspot less often.
Last week I noticed that after I connected my laptop I had a longer delay before it would change from "No Internet Access" to giving me access. Yesterday morning it was so slow that I got the command prompt up on my laptop and determined that from the laptop's perspective the problem was that there was no DHCP server available through the hotspot network. That morning it did eventually find the DHCP server and issue my laptop an IP address, and let me connect.
Yesterday afternoon the DHCP server never appeared, and I was not able to connect to the internet. Same thing this morning. I rebooted both the phone and the laptop. No change. The laptop connects to other wireless networks just fine, still. This worked for months. Why did it slow down connecting and then stop? I'm guessing there must be some sort of buffer that has filled up.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

Verizon iPhone - mobile hotspot and other questions about the data options

I just ordered the Verizon iPhone. Can anyone explain the options here:
1) Unlimited corporate email & Web (business and personal email) vs. Unlimited email and web for smartphones (personal email) - what's the difference?
2) "3G Mobile Hotspot 2GB" - does this mean that there's no way I can share my 3G connection via wifi without paying the extra $20/month?? How about tethering to a single computer (USB, BT, or WiFi) - does that also require this extra option?
3) equipment protection - what's the difference between Extended Warranty, Asurion Wireless Phone Protection, and Total Equipment Coverage?
thanks in advance,
Mike

Hi
Regarding your #2 question; yes, you must pay $20/mo to use the 3G Hotspot aspect of the iPhone, same as with any of Verizon's phones that offer this feature such as the Droid X, HTC phones, etc. And, there is NO additional charge to tether it to your computer; it's $20/mo regardless. You can still use the iPhone's WiFi feature to search the web which is part of the regular data plan. We're only talking about paying the $20/mo for the "up to 5 devices" jumping on your phone as a hot spot.
I'm an Apple fan, have my MacBook Pro, but my phone is a Droid X. I've been a Verizon member since a year before they became Verizon. Additionally, I am part of the Verizon & Motorola test forum; testing new software updates as they come along.
Something you should know about Verizon's 3G Hot Spot feature; it has issues. Those of us in the Motorola & HTC forums have experienced identical issues with regard to the 3G Hot Spot feature; it disconnects every 2 minutes, even when you are actively surfing the net. Verizon & Motorola Support have been very helpful to provide what they believe are fixes, including: changing the channel, hard resets, clearing cache, etc. It does not work. Most of us believe, this is NOT a Verizon issue, but a phone maker issue.
I also have Verizon's MiFi 2200. It costs $59/mo and is purely a hot spot device; again up to 5 devices. I use it at home, for my lap top and for those who need connectivity. It outperforms the 3G hot spot feature of the Motorola & HTC phones by leaps & bounds, and I suspect it will out perform the 3G hot spot feature on the iPhone. Additionally, you get 5GB of download with the MiFi which Verizon is planning on offering increases to 8GB & 10GB. There is NO plan to increase the 2GB download limitation on the 3G Hot spot of the iPhone & other phones, and anyone who does basic software downloads & pics, knows 2GBS is not a lot space.
So, I would recommend not paying the $20 until this is resolved. If you do, you could pay $39 more for a total of $59/mo for the MiFi, download the software to you home computer & notebook, and end up canceling your home internet service. I did this and have saved $70/mo in my total utilities.
One other important note: Verizon's VZManager Software for their phones & MiFi. If you did pay the $20/mo for the iPhone and decided to tether to your USB port (for power while using) and you were to use the 3G hot spot feature, it will NOT work on 64 Bit computers, regardless if you are using the WiFi feature or directly using VZManager. The MiFi has this same issue. It will only work on 32 Bit when tethered. So, you'd have to reboot your computer to 32 Bit, if you have that ability. On a Macbook Pro, simply restart holding down the "3" & "2" keys.
I have no idea why Verizon can't simply upgrade the firmware, even recent firmware upgrades have not resolved this. Most new computers are 64 Bit now.
Despite this, I use my MiFi 100% untethered and carry my charge cord in my bag as it also works on my Droid, and I presume they may do the same for the iPhone; reduces the need for multiple power cords.
I really looked forward to the 3G feature of the Motorola & HTC phones, but honestly, it's just not there yet; mine was slower than Dial Up, and I'm not kidding.

My mobile hotspot no longer works since I upgraded to mountain lion. What happened and how do I get it back?

My mobile hotspot (Samsung Note II) no longer works since I upgraded to mountain lion (running on MacBook Pro) What happened and how do I get it back? "
Keep getting error message:
"Could not join “NAME-HOTSPOT”.
A connection timeout occurred"
Please someone help me with this - I do a lot of travelling and use my hotspot!
Thanks

Take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried, until the problem is resolved. Some of these steps are only possible if you have control over the wrieless router.
Step 1
Turn Wi-Fi off and back on.
Step 2
Restart the router and the computer. Many problems are solved that way.
Step 3
Change the name of the wireless network, if applicable, to eliminate any characters other than letters and digits. You do that on your router via its web page, if it's not an Apple device, or via AirPort Utility, if it is an Apple device.
Step 4
Run the Network Diagnostics assistant.
Step 5
In OS X 10.8.4 or later, run Wireless Diagnostics and fix the issues listed in the Summary, if any.
Step 6
Back up all data.
Launch the Keychain Access application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Keychain Access in the icon grid.
Enter the name of your wireless network in the search box. You should have one or more "AirPort network password" items with that name. Make a note of the name and password, then delete all the items. Quit Keychain Access. Turn Wi-Fi off and then back on. Reconnect to the network.
Step 7
You may need to change other settings on the router. See the guidelines linked below:
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
Potential sources of interference
Step 8
Make a note of all your settings for Wi-Fi in the Network preference pane, then delete the connection from the connection list and recreate it with the same settings. You do this by clicking the plus-sign icon below the connection list, and selecting Wi-Fi as the interface in the sheet that opens. Select Join other network from the Network Name menu, then select your network. Enter the password when prompted and save it in the keychain.
Step 9
Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).

3G Mobile Hotspot / Desktop dock

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for