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We have several Panasonic CF-29 Toughbooks with embedded Sierra Wireless SB555 devices. Up to now we were running VZAccess Manager v6.9 on these laptops without any issues.
For consistency sake we want to upgrade VZAccess Manager in these laptops to v7. From what I could determine VZAccess Manager 7 should work with the SB555 devices. This is where I came across an issue.
After installing VZAccess Manager v7 the Verizon Wireless - VZAccess dial-up networking connection was not created. Trying to connect failed: Connection not available.
I manually created the connection and I was able to connect. The problem is that whenever I use Detect Device VZAccess Manager deletes the connection and a new one is not created.
I have a temporary solution by creating a connection named BACKUP Verizon Wireless - VZAccess and then when needed just duplicate this backup connection and rename it properly. At least that is a solution in the lab.
This leads to 3 questions:
Thanks!
http://panasonic.com/toughbook/support
http://www.vzam.net/UploadedFiles/Pan03_RevA_Driver.exe
If you are okay with the drivers, you can proceed to download the VZAM software by clicking the red download now button. Once selected, save the file to your desktop and install the software
***Download version 7.2.9 (2470a) for either Windows XP/Vista or Windows 7
***If step 1 is completed successfully (the drivers installed, the device was found, and the set up completed), the VZAM network connection will be automatically built.
2. At the point that the automatic coverage update initiates, it has already detected the device. (If a device is not detected, you will not be able to activate it or update the coverage information.)
3. To reduce the amount of time a coverage update can take, you can periodically perform a activation on the device. This can be done by selecting the “options” tab at the top of the VZAM menu, and select “activation”. This process will update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) and coverage area.
I hope this information was helpful.
Make sure to also restart the system after the uninstall so that you can start with as clean a slate as possible.
Go to the Control Panel, Internet Options then remove any old connections that may exist.
I'm unfamiliar with the embedded modules but if it also creates a "Modem" in the Phone and Modems you may want to verify there aren't mulitiple listings.
Disable any antivirus before installing and if you have Vista or Windows 7 disable the User Account Controls. Restart is required to take affect.
This should minimize the chance of issues during the install.