A demo of a Novatel V640 ExpressCard running on both a MacBook Pro and an PowerBook G4 15 inch
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Friday, June 08, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
u720 flies on Mac
I am writing this to you using the U720 on my iBook. You can use this method on any Mac G3 and up. I put the package here Ovation U720 Mac Driver.
Once you activate and update the U720 on a Windows computer, click the dmg file to uncompress it on the Mac. There is a Read Me file. Read it! It will explain how to set up everything else.
Here is a low down:
Wait a moment, the go to the Apple icon in the top left bar. Click System Preferences. Go to Network.
Under PPP put in the provider, put #777 into the phone number. Leave the rest blank. Click Apply Now.
Click the Modem button. Choose Sprint PCS Vision from the drop down menu of modems. Uncheck "Enable Error Correction". Uncheck "Wait for Dial Tone". Check "Show Modem Status." Click Apply Now.
You will see a little phone modem on the top bar near a piece of pie that indicates the Airport connection. Choose "Connect". If it does not connect, make sure to click it again and choose the Sprint U720 from the menu.
Guess what? You are up and running!
One quirky thing: I had to plug in both USB connectors. This usually only has to be done when there is not enough power. My light was on, but it wasn't "juicing". If the Mac has trouble recognizing the modem, you might try plugging both in.
Enjoy!
Once you activate and update the U720 on a Windows computer, click the dmg file to uncompress it on the Mac. There is a Read Me file. Read it! It will explain how to set up everything else.
Here is a low down:
Wait a moment, the go to the Apple icon in the top left bar. Click System Preferences. Go to Network.
Under PPP put in the provider, put #777 into the phone number. Leave the rest blank. Click Apply Now.
Click the Modem button. Choose Sprint PCS Vision from the drop down menu of modems. Uncheck "Enable Error Correction". Uncheck "Wait for Dial Tone". Check "Show Modem Status." Click Apply Now.
You will see a little phone modem on the top bar near a piece of pie that indicates the Airport connection. Choose "Connect". If it does not connect, make sure to click it again and choose the Sprint U720 from the menu.
Guess what? You are up and running!
One quirky thing: I had to plug in both USB connectors. This usually only has to be done when there is not enough power. My light was on, but it wasn't "juicing". If the Mac has trouble recognizing the modem, you might try plugging both in.
Enjoy!
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Sierra 595 with Macintosh
Thanks to Juan for finding this info. The best info on this type of harder install is always what we discover when trying:
You must, as always, activate the Sierra card first on a Windows based computer. You need a PowerBook G4 (or G3 with PCMCIA slot), OSX version 10.4 or higher. You can check the version by click on the apple in the very top left corner and choosing "About this Mac". If it is a lower version, plug the computer into an ethernet connection or use wifi to downloaded the latest version. On the same pop up where your version whos, you can choosed "Updates". It might take a while depending on what version the Mac is running, so be prepared to do something else if needed. You can also update the software by click on the harddrive icon on the desktop. Go to Applications>System Preferences. Open that and choose Software Update>Check Now.
Download to the Mac, "Watcher Lite for Sierra Wireless". This software works for 975, 860, 850, 775, 595, 580 and MP series AirCards.
Watcher Lite should start automatically. Plunk in the AirCard and begin install on the Mac. If you can install with the regular Sprint connection manager, this one will be cake.
Interestingly enough, the instructions also tell you not to put any stickers onto the Aircard, so control yourself and no smileys :)
You must, as always, activate the Sierra card first on a Windows based computer. You need a PowerBook G4 (or G3 with PCMCIA slot), OSX version 10.4 or higher. You can check the version by click on the apple in the very top left corner and choosing "About this Mac". If it is a lower version, plug the computer into an ethernet connection or use wifi to downloaded the latest version. On the same pop up where your version whos, you can choosed "Updates". It might take a while depending on what version the Mac is running, so be prepared to do something else if needed. You can also update the software by click on the harddrive icon on the desktop. Go to Applications>System Preferences. Open that and choose Software Update>Check Now.
Download to the Mac, "Watcher Lite for Sierra Wireless". This software works for 975, 860, 850, 775, 595, 580 and MP series AirCards.
Watcher Lite should start automatically. Plunk in the AirCard and begin install on the Mac. If you can install with the regular Sprint connection manager, this one will be cake.
Interestingly enough, the instructions also tell you not to put any stickers onto the Aircard, so control yourself and no smileys :)
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