Kyocera KPC 650 with a PowerBook

Michael · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:35 pm Post subject: Kyocera KPC 650 with a PowerBook

Hello,

We have just posted directions on how to use your Kyocera KPC 650 under Mac OS X. Once you follow these steps, your PowerBook will be able to connect via EVDO.

PowerBook Mac OS X Directions To Use Kyocera KPC 650

We ran into a snag with building an installer, so for now, you have to follow the directions. For those less technical, we will offer an installer that you can download.
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Dazlug · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4

Thanks for posting directions for getting this card to work; I am sure many have had great results.

I had made the same vendor/pci id changes that your instructions suggest about a week and a half ago without success. Following your instructions yields the same failing results.

For whatever reason I get this error in 10.3.9 and 10.3.8 when I insert the card:

"kernel: IOPCCard info: cs: cb_alloc(bus 1): unable to create cardbus nub for socket 0"

If you have any insight as to what is causing that issue and preventing the KPC650 from working that would be amazing.

Michael · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 6:52 pm Post subject:

Where are you getting that error message from (console log?)

Did you activate your card in a PC first?
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Dazlug · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4

Yes, /var/log/system.log

When I remove the card it logs:

kernel: IOPCCard: shutting down socket 0.

It works like a charm in Windows XP (Dell Inspiron). Its been driving me nuts because I only use my Powerbook now.

Michael · Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject:

I am sorry, I don't have the KPC 650 here for testing, you might look at this thread and contact the person using the Kyocera KPC 650 and see if he is having the same issue with his PowerBook:

http://www.evdoforums.com/about161.html
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macgeek · EVDO Newbie Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 2

One other thought-
1.) do you have any other competing devices attached???
2.) have you tried re-installing the Apple driver???

also make sure you manually dump the kextcahe per instructions.

Dazlug · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4

Nothing is plugged in at all. No PC Cards no USB Devices.

I have installed the driver again and followed the instructions for the new setup with no luck.

My question is... what happens to people when they plug the card in (any unsupported card) before they have made driver modifications. I do not see the PC Card icon in the menu bar or a power light for the card.

Dazlug · EVDO Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 4

So I just installed Tiger and guess what! Same problem, same error in system.log

I don't have an issue with my PCMCIA card slot it works great if I plug in a Wi-Fi Card.

Michael

Hello,

We just released a Mac Installer for updating the Apple Drivers to support Kyocera KPC 650.

You can find a link to the download at the URL below (look for "installer that you can download"), you must be registered at EVDOinfo.com in order to download this file.

http://www.EVDOinfo.com/Tips/PC_5220/PowerBook_Mac_OS_X_Directions_To_Use_Kyocera_KPC_650_20050419246/
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