Sprint Showing New Connection Manager (SCM)

MichiganTim · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 102

Does anyone know if you will be able to display general info (signal strength,up/down info) in Vista's Gadgets?

Thanks,
Tim
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Jace · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject:

also ... any updated news on when this new version will be available??? perhaps Sprint may offer it to us to "beta" test

grant · EVDO User Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 50

Just got word that it will be available the week of May 21, 2007 as a free download Smile

grant · EVDO User Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 50

More info:

- Sprint Connection Manager 1.0 will only support 595 / 595U, available 5/21/2007

- Sprint Connection Manager 1.1, supports GSM International Roaming, Phone as Modem

- Sprint Connection Manager 2.0, supports ALL data cards, supports Mac OS X and Linux

Look for 2.0 later in 2007

MacDo · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 25

Wow! That is GREAT news! I would love to go with Sprint, especially if they are finally supporting the MAC!! Very Happy

Michael · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject:

Yes, we agree that this is GREAT news, we have been pretty hard on Sprint in our blog because of their lack of Mac support. We also think it is a great idea having one connection manager for all devices.
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MacDo · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 05 Feb 2007 Posts: 25

Hi Michael,

I wasn't even aware that Sprint's Connection Manager doesn't currently support all there devices right now. That's crazy! What is with them? At any rate, what is your estimate on a release date for the Mac compatibility?

Also, is there a link to forums for the speed test results for the new Sierra 595U on the Mac?

Thanks!

Michael · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject:

SPrint has a different version of the connection manager for each manufacturer, so you have to have one for Novatel, Sierra, Pantech, etc. The 2.0 version will have drivers for all included for ONE version of connection manager.

There is no ETA on the Mac version.
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Tursiopstech · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:01 am Post subject: SCM for LINUX

The same Connection Manager for Mac will also support LINUX as well, though a release date has yet to be announced.

smusteveo · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject:

Any update on the release date??

zurk · Banned User Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 4

brigca · EVDO User Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 26

downloaded the new connection manager because the "software upgrade" didn't work on 3.04, so I downdload from the sprint site and then realised it's a new application that's more then just the broadband manager.

comments:

1) nice interface that displays up/down realtime speeds and the connect type
2) nice integration for VPN
3) *seems* like the connection is more stable with this software than the broadband manager... Been on for two days without a disconnect and running at Rev A the entire time.
4) ##DATA and ##DEBUG work, hover pointer over "disconnect" button
5) consistantly 500DL/200UL from home
6) office 1000DL/500UL
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smusteveo · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

Wait.... you downloaded a SCM for OS X? When I go to the download page and choose my OS (OS X) it only gives me instructions on how to set up my novatel 720. No link for a scm for mac. Anyone have a actual link for the program? Thanks
-Steve

Michael · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject:

He is referring to the Windows version, there is no Mac version available for download.
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smusteveo · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject:

Way to get my hopes up... Anywho... is there any update on a MAC scm?