Sprint Mac EVDO

Michael · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:00 am Post subject: Sprint Mac EVDO

Attention Macintosh Users

Sprint does not support Mac EVDO, but WE DO. We are NOT new to providing Mac EVDO support. We have been providing Mac EVDO support for the last year to Verizon customers and now we are moving to help fellow Mac users do the same with Sprint's High-Speed Data.

At our web sites, you will find information that you need to get your Sprint Connection Cards working with PowerBooks.

Some of this information is FREE.

Some eBooks we sell.

As a Sprint Authorized Agent, we have an option to sell you a Sprint connection card, that is dropped shipped to us (directly from Sprint), we activate the card (so it will work on your Mac), and send you drivers on CD and directions to install and use. We currently offer this service for the Novatel S620 card.

If you are comfortable with the Terminal Application AND have a pre-activated Sierra AirCard 580 or Novatel S620, here are technical directions to get your card working with PowerBooks:

Sprint PowerBook Mac OS X Directions To Use Sierra AirCard 580

Sprint PowerBook Mac OS X Directions To Use Novatel S620

IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE with the Terminal app, we have the following step by step, keystroke by keystroke, to guide you through the above changes:

Sierra AirCard 580 Mac PDF Setup Directions (Sprint)

Finally, if you want to purchase a Sprint Connection Card from us, we can offer you the same deals that Sprint does (e.g. free Aircard for qualified corporate liable customers), and for a small extra fee, we will activate your Sprint card and send it to you with Mac drivers on a CD, along with directions, so that you can get your Mac using Sprint EVDO in no time!

Sprint Order Form

If you already have your Sprint Connection Card and you are looking for extra performance, consider one of our booster antennas for your card:

Sierra AirCard 580 Booster Antenna

Novatel S620 Booster Antenna
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2piece · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 22

I heard that Mac users can purchase a pre-activated Novatel S620 EV-DO card from a 3rd party vendor??? Works with OS X.3x and 10.4x.

Michael · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:28 am Post subject:

That 3rd party vendor is us. Actually, we are a Sprint Authorized Agent, we just happen to know what mac users need and provide that service Smile

Here is how it works.

Order from us (see signature line). We place the order with Sprint, Sprint sends us your card. We activate it and then we FedEx it to you with a Mac CD (S620 drivers) and printed directions.
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2piece · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 17 Nov 2005 Posts: 22

penguinbob · EVDO Newbie Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 2

I'm trying to get my Novatel Merlin S620 card to work.
It has been activated but unfortunately the PC Card menu shows unknown vendor.

I've followed all the steps for the installer and the manual configuration methods but with no luck.

In the System Profiler the following info shows for the inserted PC Card:

pci1033,35:

Function: USB Controller
Vendor: Unknown
Type: CardBus
Vendor ID: 4147
Device ID: 53

I have tried using the above vendor ID and device ID but with no luck.

Please help me get this card working.

I'm running a Powerbook titanium 1Ghz G4, 1G RAM, 60G hard drive.
Running OS X 10.4.3

Thanks!

dave ritchie · EVDO Newbie Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 4

ive tried your directions,,,,dont work,,,any other ideas????

dave ritchie · EVDO Newbie Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 4

glad i didnt pay the 49 bucks............

Michael · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:14 pm Post subject:

I am glad you didn't pay the $49 too.

There are 100s of PowerBook users who use our directions and drivers that it is working, so it does work. Unfortunately, at this time Sprint doesn't support Mac, so it is impossible to call them for support. We provide free forums, free directions, free drivers, BUT we do not provide free support (phone, IM, email) for those that didn't get their cards from us (yes, we offer all the same pricing that Sprint does - even free cards for qualified business customers). We actually use to provide free support for anyone, even if they didn't get the cards from us (search on forums, you will see), but we started spending all of our time doing this, so it had to stop.

Our drivers are directions are provided free as a service to the Mac community, the $49 directions is a more detailed step by step, keystroke by keystroke for those that don't know how to use the Terminal app.

So, enjoy and use the free information on EVDOinfo.com, take advantage of EVDOforums.com - both sites have helped many people.
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applerokr · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 18

I'm a little confused, but is there a card I can purchase from the host site or from sprint that will show the signal indicator and whether its 3G or just 1xRTT for the mac?

It seems some of the verizon cards do this, but do any of the sprint ones?

any help would be appreciated.

Michael · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject:

The cards are from the same manufacturers between Verizon and Sprint, HOWEVER, Verizon has native Mac software that shows:

- Signal Strength
- Network indicator (1xRTT vs. EVDO)
- Activation native on Mac

Sprint, does NOT have these 3 features, they currently do not support Mac. We have a Merlin S620 driver, BUT it only works as a high speed modem via the Internet Connect Application, you do not get the above 3 items when using any Sprint card with your Mac.
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SL10 · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject:

applerokr · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 18

I was hoping with the drivers you guys provided and if I ordered thru your site, I would be able to view the signal indicator, network, etc.

Seems like someone would be able to crack the drive and change a few things to get it to work on sprint.

Thanks for your help, though.

gbshuler · Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:56 pm Post subject:

jimbox · EVDO Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 6

I bought my sprint card from Booter Antenna.. and got it from fedex this afternoon. Got the software loaded ... then looked at the instructions on how to set it up in network configuration.. and oops.. have the paperwork for verizon in my package. Where can I download the correct instructions

gbshuler