ZTE MF626 USB modem and Mac OS 64 bit incompatibility

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Aaroona

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#286576 3-Jan-2010 00:01

Looked at the ZTE website for AUS, and it's been updated to say:

Currently only 32 bit systems are supported. Any device or software update released after 2nd October 2009 supports 32 & 64 bit systems.

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#286591 3-Jan-2010 00:47

I'm running the 64bit Kernal on my Macbook too, using a Prepay ZTE (Vodem) which I assume it practically the same device, different shell, I can't get it to work. But in saying that I noticed that the latest Vodafone Mobile Connect (business.vodafone.com) has updated drivers for Mac OSX 10.6 - And this does indeed work on 64bit OSX. Have you guys even tried using that with the Telecom T-Stick just for the updated drivers?

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Aaroona

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#286593 3-Jan-2010 00:52

michaelmurfy: I'm running the 64bit Kernal on my Macbook too, using a Prepay ZTE (Vodem) which I assume it practically the same device, different shell, I can't get it to work. But in saying that I noticed that the latest Vodafone Mobile Connect (business.vodafone.com) has updated drivers for Mac OSX 10.6 - And this does indeed work on 64bit OSX. Have you guys even tried using that with the Telecom T-Stick just for the updated drivers?

was just looking into that.

my fast broadband connection tells me that it will be downloaded in 14 minutes ;)

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#286594 3-Jan-2010 01:00

Aaroona:
michaelmurfy: I'm running the 64bit Kernal on my Macbook too, using a Prepay ZTE (Vodem) which I assume it practically the same device, different shell, I can't get it to work. But in saying that I noticed that the latest Vodafone Mobile Connect (business.vodafone.com) has updated drivers for Mac OSX 10.6 - And this does indeed work on 64bit OSX. Have you guys even tried using that with the Telecom T-Stick just for the updated drivers?

was just looking into that.

my fast broadband connection tells me that it will be downloaded in 14 minutes ;)

Yes I know, their site I have to admit is either Overloaded or just generally slow most of the time. Only seems to be that page though >.<

Let me know how it goes.

Aaroona

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#286596 3-Jan-2010 01:16

It's working. BUT.. big but, the connection manager doesnt work - but you can connect it via the 'Network' panel in SYstem preferences.

EDIT: May have found a way to get ZTE devices (and others) working without installing the connection manager (in other, the lite install) which means you wont be able to have SMS etc. ONLY Internet.

Aaroona

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#286597 3-Jan-2010 01:29

Im about to write up a guide on how to get this working.

Please wait for an update shortly. I will be posting this guide in the MAC OS cat.

EDIT:A guide for all you guys out there wanting to, or are running 64bit, can now use your ZTE Device (I have only tested the MF626 though, if others wish to test other ZTE devices, let me know, and I will update the post).

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