Problem with Verizon Wireless Access Manager

or you can just to to Control Panel -> Internet Options, on the Connections tab, highlight the connectoid that it is trying to use (probably NationalAccess-BroadbandAccess, as suggested above) and and select the option that says "Never Dial a Connection"

But JCtheWizard already got rid of that message by uninstalling the VZaccess program.

According to everyone who's tried the direct #777 connection instead of using VZaccess, it's about 3x as fast connecting and most report higher throughput, as well.

If Never Dial a Connection is chosen (it doesn't matter which connectoid is selected - that's a global setting), other computers cannot initiate a connection via ICS.
Some prefer the convenience of just opening a browser (assuming a home page is set, not just a blank page), clicking a link or checking their email, to cause a connection to be initiated... those on metered service (like, $5/hour to an 800 number dialup connection) might disagree, of course. :-)

Thanks to Darr247 for their comments.

I did think that the 'fix' for this issue resolved in turning off "Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service", however, this caused other irritating problems too - NOT the right fix.

I was very happy to read Dar247's comments and implement them - which worked.  After installing the new dial-up EVDO connection on my XP notebook, I installed in on a new Vista machine - a little trickier - but, that worked great too.

I deleted both 'Broadband' connections and am running cleaner and faster.

Also, I now get NO interference from Verizon while using my Cradlepoint CTR350 EVDO router, which provides a wireless access point / router using my EVDO card while traveling.  That way both my wife's and my computer connect to the net AND to each other seamlessly - just like at home on the 'big' network.

Thanks for the solution!

Thanks so much DAR247 - I really appreciate your taking the time to provide that answer!

I have attempted to use this solution, but VZ Manager is blocking my access to the phone dialing information.  Actually it blocked all access when I entered through the "Internet Options"  and "Connections" tab.  Going through the "Network Connections" option, I could obtain most of the settings that were needed.  Now when I attempt to connect the UM150VW using the new connectoid, it dials and makes initial connection, but gives me a username/password error.  Occasionally I get that message even when connecting with VZ Manager, but it will usually connect on the second try.

BTW, clicking "Never Dial a Connection" doesn't do anything.  The VZ Manager error message keeps coming up.  My only solution is to remove the National Broadband connectiod.  Of course then it has to be reestablished the next time you want to use the modem.

You should be able to uninstall the VZ Manager once you make the connectoid to #777 so you can dial manually.

Are you saying VZ Manager is still blocking access even though I have created a new account and am dialing from that?  I have set my new connection as the default and have attempted to make a connection using the new connection.  I still get the username/password error.  I have also removed the original connectoid, but I have not done the uninstall of VZ Manager.  

If your card has been activated it should not need a username and password.
Did you put one in the new connection you made?

No, I did not have a user name, password or domain.  Since I was unable to see those setting in the original connectoid, I didn't know if any of them were used.  I could see the screen, grayed out, in the National Broadband connectoid and it appeared blank.  Since I really couldn't open it, I was unsure if there was information hidden.

Have you visited http://evdoforums.com ?

I have visited the forum which is where I learned about the Cradlepoint router.  I have one of those and use it when traveling and the system works very well.  I went with the Experts Exchange because the claimed to have a solution to this problem.  At your suggestion, I did do a search on the evdo forum and didn't find anything relavent.
I don't know if this will be helpful, but originally the system using VZ Manager worked fine.  Unfortunately, I attempted to set up an ad hoc network to share the connection and the worst mistake was trying to set it up using the Microsoft Wizard.  Somewhere while "doing it's work", the manager set some parameter that I can't locate.  The setup procedure also crashed and I was forced to do a hard shutdown.  Now, something is trying to directly tell the modem to start without using VZ Manager and it is causing all kinds of nuisance problems.  This is happening despite the fact that the modem selection is set to "never dial".

I created the new entry as directed above and deleted the broadband verizon connection.  But when I put my aircard in and hit connect, it adds the old connection back in again.  How can I get it to use the one I created and not create a new one?

My best guess is, the card is not making the new connectoid, VZAccess is. If you want to find out for sure without uninstalling it, run MSCONFIG and on the General tab punch the Selective Startup radio button, and uncheck the Load Startup items. On the Services tab check Hide All Microsoft Services and look for any services from Verizon or VZAccess. Uncheck those if found and return to the General tab... there should be a square instead of a check in the Load System Services box if you unchecked any services. Click Apply and Close, then click the Restart button when prompted.

If you're able to insert the card without a new connectoid being made, you'll know it was the VZAccess doing it.

To go back to regular startup run MSCONFIG again, punch the Normal Startup radio button, Apply, Close, and Restart.

Since you guys are essentially asking new questions about totally different configurations, this will be my last post here about them. Feel free to ask a new question. If I recall, limited members get 100 points per day to ask questions, so you should be able to ask a 500 point question about every 5 days (premium members get unlimited points to ask questions with, mr moto). I don't know for sure about other experts, but higher-point questions (in the proper areas, otherwise my filters might not see them at all) usually grab my attention first.