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opg4759
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Joined: 06 Dec 2006
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| cliffordsound wrote: | | Something funny about the VZAccess Manager...I finally got my U720 to work with it, but the speed is horribly low, averaging about 150 kbps. Is this something in the settings that I'm missing? |
Not sure where your at but my speeds have been great using the u720 with VZaccess Manager 3.1.0
This is from my MacBook Pro
I did notice that on the Powerbook G4 the speeds were a bit slower but it is probably higher latency in the usb bus on those systems. |
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jackrodgers
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Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Posts: 1131
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It must not be extremely difficult to write usb drivers since I paid $25 or so for some that make my Treo 700p work with my Intel Mac and they also work with windows, etc.
You can read my post here and even download those drivers to see if they work.
Support for Treo 600, Treo 650 and Treo 700p smartphones
Support for Windows XP, Windows 2000, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems
Support for USB and Bluetooth connectivity
Support for background mode so it is possible to make outgoing voice calls or perform other activity on the Treo without disabling the modem mode
Support for Fax modem operation
Small memory footprint (30 KB)
Perhaps that USB connectivity might work with the U720 or someone can pressurize them into writing something that will work with the Mac... |
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veedubbin
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Joined: 09 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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| I have the vzw access manager and I cannot download the update...any ideas, I dont want to return my 720 |
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Michael
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Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Location: Cary, IL
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We may have figured out a way to get the U720 working until Apple releases the 720 drivers. We are doing more testing, it does require that you install VZAccess 3.1.0, so this will only work for customers that have both Verizon and Sprint.
We will need Monday to do more testing, instead of posting the step by step here (not very complicated), we will send out an email to those that purchased a U720 from us.
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flittell
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Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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| Michael wrote: | We may have figured out a way to get the U720 working until Apple releases the 720 drivers. We are doing more testing, it does require that you install VZAccess 3.1.0, so this will only work for customers that have both Verizon and Sprint.
We will need Monday to do more testing, instead of posting the step by step here (not very complicated), we will send out an email to those that purchased a U720 from us. |
I've been a "lurker" on this for quite a while, did have some success with VZAccess on my PB G4 but the U720 is working fine at home with the PC but the PB won't recognize it any longer, will do some more testing on my own, perhaps the VZAccess allows the device to roam on Verizon only. I do suspect that it won't be long before those behind the scenes at Sprint will get a driver, but have only heard rumors out of tech support and nothing to substantiate it. |
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wesman
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Joined: 24 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:06 am Post subject: |
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| flittell wrote: |
I've been a "lurker" on this for quite a while, did have some success with VZAccess on my PB G4 but the U720 is working fine at home with the PC but the PB won't recognize it any longer, will do some more testing on my own, perhaps the VZAccess allows the device to roam on Verizon only. |
VZaccess doesn't control where the modem roams on the mac. All it does it provides the driver so that device is presented to the OS. Once the card is provisioned on a PC you should be able to add the vzaccess version 3.1.0 or higher to the mac and the card will show up when you go to the network control panel. Select the sprint modem script, use #777 for the phone number and put something in for the username and password and it should just work. You may have to uncheck the box in the modem tab that tells it to wait for a dial tone. It wasn't necessary on one of my machines but was on the other (ppc vs intel). |
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veedubbin
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Joined: 09 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Michael wrote: | We may have figured out a way to get the U720 working until Apple releases the 720 drivers. We are doing more testing, it does require that you install VZAccess 3.1.0, so this will only work for customers that have both Verizon and Sprint.
We will need Monday to do more testing, instead of posting the step by step here (not very complicated), we will send out an email to those that purchased a U720 from us. |
I have 3.1.0 and its still not working, I did not buy the device from you (I work for Sprint). Would you be able to give me the step by step...please  |
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wesman
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Joined: 24 Nov 2005
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| veedubbin wrote: |
I have 3.1.0 and its still not working, I did not buy the device from you (I work for Sprint). Would you be able to give me the step by step...please |
After you install the drivers and reboot open a terminal window and type "tail -f /var/log/system.log" without quotes then insert the card. It should spit out log messages that look something like this.
ec 8 20:12:26 applebook kernel[0]: devfs: cu.USB720-pccard-serial000000000: name slot
allocation failed (Errno=63)
Dec 8 20:12:26 applebook kernel[0]: devfs: tty.USB720-pccard-serial000000000: name slo
t allocation failed (Errno=63)
Dec 8 20:12:27 applebook kernel[0]: SMSIWirelessUSB: USB Backchannel driver loaded.
Dec 8 20:12:27 applebook kernel[0]: SMSIWirelessUSB: USB Control driver loaded.
Dec 8 20:12:27 applebook kernel[0]: SMSIWirelessUSB: USB Data driver loaded.
Dec 8 20:12:27 applebook kernel[0]: SMSIWirelessUSB: USB Driver for Novatel wireless U
SB720 device.
Dec 8 20:12:27 applebook kernel[0]: SMSIWirelessUSB: Copyright (c) 2004-2006, Smith Mi
cro Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Dec 8 20:12:27 applebook kernel[0]: SMSIWirelessUSB: Device Name is "Novatel Wireless
CDMA"
Does yours get this far?
After that go to the network control panel and it should say that it found a new port and you should configure it like a mentioned in my previous post. |
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Mac.Intosh
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Joined: 11 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: What Ya'll Need |
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Hi, I'm a Mac.
And I LOVE my new Novatel Ovation U720 EVDO Connection!
You should love YOURS too.
You DO need to activate/update your Merlin 720 PC Card or Ovation 720 USB modem in a PC first. Yep... EITHER will work on your old or new Mac.
I'm a HAPPY MAC now.
ENJOY!
[Download link removed by request. New drivers available. See the following thread: Sprint Releases Mac Drivers for U720 S720 EX720 -Admin] |
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lilvalo
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Joined: 08 Nov 2006
Posts: 1
Location: Florida
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:32 am Post subject: Re: What Ya'll Need |
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| Mac.Intosh wrote: | Hi, I'm a Mac.
And I LOVE my new Novatel Ovation U720 EVDO Connection!
You should love YOURS too. |
Anyone try this out? I haven't gotten my card yet, definitely need to get it before the year ends. |
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flittell
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Joined: 21 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:35 am Post subject: Re: What Ya'll Need |
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| lilvalo wrote: | | Mac.Intosh wrote: | Hi, I'm a Mac.
And I LOVE my new Novatel Ovation U720 EVDO Connection!
You should love YOURS too. |
Anyone try this out? I haven't gotten my card yet, definitely need to get it before the year ends. |
Thank you!!! Works great! |
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grant
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Joined: 21 Jan 2005
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Thanks Mac!
Works great. Sprint should send you a bonus! |
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preachs
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Joined: 25 Nov 2006
Posts: 50
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Well I am in my first 30 days and I bought a Pantech - but the Sprint store will exchange it for a U720. Thanks to Mac it appears I will be able to do it.
Mac you are a Prince/ss! |
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damionmichaels
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:23 am Post subject: Arrgh! Not working for me |
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| I have a MacBook and it recognized the USB modem, I configured everything accordingly and still nothing. I get attempting to connect for 20 seconds, then disconnect and and it says there is a problem. |
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Alex
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Joined: 19 Sep 2006
Posts: 3084
Location: Dallas, TX
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:32 am Post subject: |
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| even if the files from Mac.Intosh work, the u720 has to be activated and unlocked on a windows pc or bootcamp. |
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