My verizon UM175 usb modem will not connect to my acer aspire one

The Verizon UM175 installation supports WinXP, WinVista, and Win7 (and you're certainly running one of these three), so the only possible problem you might be having is that you may be running Windows XP, but you're running a Service Pack level that is no longer supported. Most software packages require WinXP to have at least Service Pack 2 installed, and many installations are now requiring WinXP to have at a minimum Service Pack 3.

To determine what Service Pack you're running:
START > Control Panel > System > General (tab)

Microsoft offers "Service Packs", consisting of (free) packages of updates and bug fixes for its operating systems, which are released riddled with bugs, omissions and security holes.
To install the Windows XP service packs that may be needed to allow the Verizon UM175 modem-related software installation to proceed, visit Microsoft at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389

This Microsoft Knowledge Base article mentions Service Packs 1, 1a, 2, and 3, but there is also a 4th.
Windows Vista also has service packs (there are two). If you're running WinVista, the Verizon software may require both. For these Service Packs, visit Microsoft at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791

joecoolvette's clarification is a good solution, but here's a how-to link with a wealth of detail:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6825686_install-verizon-um175-usb-modem.html

Hi,as far as I know your ACER does not have a SIM card slot thus not capable 3G Data / GPRS connection..however if you have or obtain a
"USB GSM GPRS EDGE Modem for Internet
yes you can..
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What is USB GSM modem?
USB GSM modem is a modem working for cellular gsm networks.
USB GSM modem contains usb gprs modem and usb edge modem.
It's a USB internet modem. Simply speaking, it's just for internet connection.


Normally, we can call GSM modem a 2g modem, GPRS modem for 2.5g modem, and EDGE modem for 2.75g modem.

USB GSM GPRS modem works with GPRS network, back compatible to GSM network.

USB GSM EDGE modem works with EDGE, GPRS and GSM networks, providing 384kbps internet data speed.

http://www.szelins.com/USB_GPRS_EDGE_Internet_Modem.html

Seriously, Don't even bother. You will be just wasting your time.

USB modems are extremely cheap. Look on ebay. Or visit your local independent computer shop where you will find a competive price.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but if the usb bit is damaged there is no point in trying to bend it back in place your only going to damage it worse or have a temporary solution that breaks again once you get a few more days out of it.

Thanks

Pete McDowell
Geek2Door Ltd
http://www.geek2door.com

I am sure you have a WiFi laptop as these days it is the industry standard. Even if you do not have one then all you have to do to install WiFi on your laptop is to buy a WiFi dongle and install it. To install it you must follow the following link.

Installing Devices on PCs and Laptops

That so-called "solution" is totally worthless--the link goes to Pantech PHONE website, which has absolutely NOTHING in the way of downloads, for modems or anything else. As for you, Mr. ADRideau, why don't you bother to check your link before posting it?
Sadly, I don't have any answer to the problem, wish I did because my Verizon software won't recognize my UM175.

Dear,

This router is compatible with the modem UM175 but from the manufacturer Pantech for the ISP Verizon. The modem for this router is ISP specific modem and will not work with any other ISP.

This modem is incompatible with this router. Sorry!!!!

Check the list yourself:

http://www.netgear.com/Landing/en-us/3G_uSB_Modems

Hope, this helps

You sure didn't get much of an answer here, did you? I'm beginning to wonder about this site.

My seggestion to you is to download Nework magic pro. it is cheap and will manage your network, router and modem. It is very user friendly.

This solution is verified with 10.5.6
You kinda need VZ Access but only for the activiation of the modem.
1. Download VZAccess for your mac and activate your modem, just connect once with it. It will go through and activate your modem. You only have to do this once. 2. Uninstall VZAccess, I believe it is in the Help Menu of the application itself. 3. Reboot you computer. 4. Plug in your Um175, go to System Preferences/Network and if it asks you to add the Pantech USB Modem say yes, may require password. 5. Select the Pantech USB Modem and enter the following: configuration: default
Telephone Number: #777
Account Number 10digit telephone number plus vzw3g.com, ie: [email protected]
Password: vzw
6. click on Advanced 7. under the Modem Tab: Vendor: Sierra
model: CDMA
Check Enable Error correction and compression in modem
Dial Mode: Ignore Dial Tone when Dialing
Dialing: Tone
Sound Off
Click Ok then Apply and your Modem should not be setup without VZAccess Software installed.