Connecting a Windows PC to a Verizon Hotspot

Purpose of this Document

This document will provide steps to connect a Windows 10 computer to a Verizon hotspot.

Procedure - Starting the Verizon Jetpack Hotspot

1. Turn on the Wireless Hotspot unit by pressing and holding the power button for three seconds. You will see the Ellipsis screen booting.

Location of power button and Ellipsis boot screen

2. Once the Jetpack finishes booting and connecting, you will see the following screen:

Your hotspot is now ready to accept device connections.

Procedure - Connecting Windows 10 to the Verizon Jetpack Hotspot

3. Turn on the JPS Windows 10 Laptop. When the login screen appears, press CTRL-ALTDEL to get started.

Windows 10 Splash Screen

4. On the Attention – Jefferson Parish Schools Users page, read the Jefferson Parish Schools Acceptable Use policy, and then click on the OK button.

Acceptable Use Policy Page

5. At the User Login page, enter your JPSCHOOLS-issued username and password, and then click on the right-facing arrow to login.

Windows Login Page

6. After a successful login, go to the bottom right of the screen and click on the wireless symbol.

Wireless Symbol

7. When the network popup appears, choose the Ellipsis Jetpack CD5D from the list and click on the Connect button. If you do not see the Jetpack in your options, check to ensure the Jetpack is turned on and is fully charged.

Wireless Selection

8. Type the Internet (Wi-Fi) network password. NOTE - This password can be obtained by pressing the front button on the hotspot three times. The password will be eight characters in length. Press the Connect button.

9. If the key is entered correctly, you will see a message similar to the following:

Your laptop is now connected to the internet through the Verizon Jetpack

NOTE - Turning off the hotspot – When you are finished with the hotspot, you can turn it off by holding the front button for 3-4 seconds until you see the word GOODBYE in the screen. It may take a few seconds to power down.