Mobile broadband and Snow Leopard

Permabear

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Greentree_uk

came across this issue too. there seems to be a few work arounds on the web but I tried them and it didn't work for me. I didn't give it much time as I didn't get one for long but sure enough it will work in 10.5. they are using a java applet and it seems not to work in 10.6

gpk

Fail as well !

Type 17

For the record, O2 Broadband works for me on 10.6.1 with their O2-branded Huawei E1752 modem (white memory stick-type thingy).

culabula

donegalfella wrote: »

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No need for anything so drastic. Get the latest version of the applet, Mobile Partner (or whatever it's called) for Huawei (I did and no problems) OR simply bypass those crappy programmes altogether and just use the network pane in sys prefs/network to configure, putting the little modem symbol on the toolbar. I've used SL since the 28/08 and apart from initial hiccups with 3, have had no problems since using it with 10.6, 10.6.1 and 10.6.2.

Matt Bauer

I got 3's new "MiFi". Hopefully this will completely negate the need for drivers. It's €69 here on postpaid and £49 in the UK on prepaid and postpaid.

To cut a long story short, it's a tiny credit card sized 3G-enabled wifi hotspot. Think it weighs around 80 grams and has a built in 5-hour battery. You can plug it into a wall outlet or USB port to charge it.

culabula

Matt Bauer wrote: »

I got 3's new "MiFi". Hopefully this will completely negate the need for drivers. It's €69 here on postpaid and £49 in the UK on prepaid and postpaid.

To cut a long story short, it's a tiny credit card sized 3G-enabled wifi hotspot. Think it weighs around 80 grams and has a built in 5-hour battery. You can plug it into a wall outlet or USB port to charge it.

Is the Irish version out? I would get the UK version but can't put my 3 Ireland SIM in it :-(

culabula

Matt Bauer wrote: »

I got 3's new "MiFi". Hopefully this will completely negate the need for drivers. It's €69 here on postpaid and £49 in the UK on prepaid and postpaid.

To cut a long story short, it's a tiny credit card sized 3G-enabled wifi hotspot. Think it weighs around 80 grams and has a built in 5-hour battery. You can plug it into a wall outlet or USB port to charge it.

139€ on prepaid, dear God. I wonder if existing customers can upgrade to it?

gpk

Link to their Broadband To Go Forum

http://forums.meteor.ie/index.php?showtopic=343

culabula

gpk wrote: »

Link to their Broadband To Go Forum

http://forums.meteor.ie/index.php?showtopic=343

Bet I could get it working in a matter of minutes.

Once you upgrade to 10.6.1 it fixes. To install from 10.6.1+ you can't run the installer app. U have to open the container file and search for the root app it'self

john__long

You have to install the files manually, then use the Network pane in Sys Prefs to dial *99#.

Too tired to post long guide.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=mac+os+x+huawei

I'm using 3 mobile broadband (Huawei E169) on OS X 10.6.2.

outkast

Follow the instructions on this page:
http://www.mactalk.com.au/2009/09/03/thursday-how-to-huawei-mobile-broadband-snow-leopard/

with the following changes for 3 ireland:

Leave username and password blank
APN is 3ireland.ie (not 3netaccess)

This definitely works and is much simpler then it might first appear!

culabula

Incidentally, am now using the new MiFi with Snow Leopard. No problem either via wifi OR connected by USB (doesn't even require "connect").

culabula

culabula wrote: »

Incidentally, am now using the new MiFi with Snow Leopard. No problem either via wifi OR connected by USB (doesn't even require "connect").

Where did you get the mifi I need one!

culabula

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Where did you get the mifi I need one!

In a Three shop or online at three.ie!

culabula

culabula wrote: »

In a Three shop or online at three.ie!

Yea after I researched. Bloody €139. I already paid €100 for a Dongle. I might buy a Three mifi on ebay new for €75

culabula

Deleted User wrote: »

Yea after I researched. Bloody €139. I already paid €100 for a Dongle. I might buy a Three mifi on ebay new for €75

49GBP in Belfast, then unlock it.

culabula

culabula wrote: »

49GBP in Belfast, then unlock it.

I can't get to the north lol.