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3Gstore
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| GenghisKhent wrote: | | I have a Verizon MiFi. So I understand I need to perform the firmware upgrade using VZAccess Manager and a USB connection. However, I cannot see any menu or option in VZAccess Manager to upgrade the firmware. |
are you using a mac? |
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GenghisKhent
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:26 am Post subject: |
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| Alex wrote: | | GenghisKhent wrote: | | I have a Verizon MiFi. So I understand I need to perform the firmware upgrade using VZAccess Manager and a USB connection. However, I cannot see any menu or option in VZAccess Manager to upgrade the firmware. |
are you using a mac? |
No. Windows XP Home (updated) on a Viliv S5.
VZAccess Manager version is 6.10.14 (2201e) FWIW.
I don't know the tab or menu option for the firmware upgrade. I also don't know what should or shouldn't be connected, apart from the MiFi being connected to the computer via USB. |
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3Gstore
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| GenghisKhent wrote: | | VZAccess Manager version is 6.10.14 (2201e) |
thats probably your problem. get a later version here. |
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GenghisKhent
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Alex wrote: | | GenghisKhent wrote: | | VZAccess Manager version is 6.10.14 (2201e) |
thats probably your problem. get a later version .... |
That was it. Once I upgraded VZAccess Manager, the firmware update was ridiculously easy. Indeed, VZM asked me if I wanted to update my firmware, and told me if I wanted to do so later, just go to the Options menu.
Moral of the story: Don't trust check for updates, particularly for major version changes, here 6 to 7. Always go to the download page. This occurred to me, but I guess I was lazy or in a rush.
Now I need to figure out what this firmware update actually improves for me. But at least I'm past the update. Thanks again for your help! |
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GenghisKhent
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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I'm replying to my reply, but it's about what happened after updating VZAccess Manager and the firmware.
VZAccess Manager would not see my MiFi when the USB connection was through an unpowered USB hub with other devices connected. However, it saw it fine when there was a direct USB connection. The reason for the difference is apparent. I just mention this so others won't make the same mistake. |
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billarf
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Michael's original post here a few days ago lead many astray (including me) so to speak in regard to the install of the firmware. I'm glad you have authored your informational, Alex. Have to thank Michael for breaking the news about the MiFi firmware. |
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dave1812dave
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I updated my MiFi today right after I found out about it. I was pleasantly surprised to see it fixed one annoyance of mine which is that when charging, the MiFi's Wifi is active. That's caused some headaches because some of our equipment would inadvertently connect to the internet through the MiFi when we didn't expect/want that to happen. Now one can toggle the wifi off when charging by touching the power button and watching for the side lamp to extinguish. Awesome update. |
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TomXP411
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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That's how it's always worked for me.
My MiFi never let me simultaneously tether and connect via WiFi at the same time, but after modifying the config file, I was able to charge the MiFi from the computer's USB port and use the WiFi connection at the same time.
As far as I can tell, the only thing that's changed for me:
* New UI skin in the web admin
* I can charge with the WiFi turned off - plugged in to a PC or with the wall charger
* I can still use the WiFi radio while plugged in to the computer, but I can't actually tether and use an external WiFi client at the same time. |
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ubikk
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| Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| How do you do the Sprint MiFi upgrade? |
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Pekkle
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| Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Does the newer firmware solves the problem where the mifi disconnects and reconnects for no good reason? Both Sprint and Verizon mifi does the random disconnect and reconnect for me. Wonder if this solves those problems? |
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socaldude
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| Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Pekkle wrote: | | Does the newer firmware solves the problem where the mifi disconnects and reconnects for no good reason? Both Sprint and Verizon mifi does the random disconnect and reconnect for me. Wonder if this solves those problems? |
I'm curious about this too. I need to be able to access MiFi-connected computers remotely on occasion (using LogMeIn) and if this thing is going to keep disconnecting it's not going to work for me.
I'm doing the firmware update now, but it would be nice to know from others if they've seen a fix so I can determine if I should keep this or not. |
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socaldude
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| Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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| socaldude wrote: | | Pekkle wrote: | | Does the newer firmware solves the problem where the mifi disconnects and reconnects for no good reason? Both Sprint and Verizon mifi does the random disconnect and reconnect for me. Wonder if this solves those problems? |
I'm curious about this too. I need to be able to access MiFi-connected computers remotely on occasion (using LogMeIn) and if this thing is going to keep disconnecting it's not going to work for me.
I'm doing the firmware update now, but it would be nice to know from others if they've seen a fix so I can determine if I should keep this or not. |
well, it appears my connection still comes in and out - even with the new firmware update. |
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