Installation Instructions: Mac OS X (Leopard) with Novatel Drivers for 3G modems

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1 Installation Instructions: Mac OS X (Leopard) with Novatel Drivers for 3G modems Introduction The following describes how to connect to the Internet using a Novatel Wireless 3G modem and an Apple computer running : Macintosh OS X v or greater. These drivers are applicable to Mac OS X and greater, but setup is different. Instructions for Tiger and Panther computers are covered in another document. Requirements Before you can connect to service provider with a Novatel Wireless modem, you will need the following: An active account with a service provider with activated SIM card A Novatel Wireless modem from same service provider (or not Network SIM card locked) PC Card Models - U730, U740 ExpressCard34 Models - XU870, X950D USB Model - MC930D, MC950D An Apple : computer with the appropriate device interface (PC Card, ExpressCard34 or USB) Configuration information from your service provider, including your username, password, APN, and DNS addresses Setting Up Your Equipment 1. Power on your Apple :: computer. 2. Close all open files / applications because you will need to reset your computer to complete installation. 3. Download G_Drivers_v2.2.3.zip. 4. Unzip the file and run the installer package - 3G_Drivers_v2.2.3.pkg. 5. Installation Steps Page 1 of 11

2 Select Destination, Installation Type,... when Install completed successfully Restart Page 2 of 11

3 6. Insert the modem into the computer. Setting Up the Network Connections In this section, you will configure the modem network connection settings. 1. Make sure the card is completely inserted. 2. Select System Preferences from the Apple ( ) menu. 3. Click the Network button in the System Preferences window. Page 3 of 11

4 4. In the Network window, select Novatel Wireless Device and if does not exist click '+' to add. Page 4 of 11

5 5. Now create a configuration. Page 5 of 11

6 6. In the Network window, select Advanced to configure Modem to connect to network. Enter APN OK Page 6 of 11

7 7. Apply Opening an Internet Connection Click the Phone icon in the Menu Bar and select Connect... While connecting the status will show in Menu Bar Page 7 of 11

8 OR Open Network Preferences and select Novatel Wireless device, configuration and click Connect. Surfing the Internet Once you are connected to the Internet, you can use any Internet application, such as Safari, Firefox, Mail, and ichat, to surf the Internet, check , and connect using VPN, etc. Disconnecting From the Internet To disconnect from the Internet, click the Phone icon in the menu bar and select Disconnect. You can also disconnect by clicking the Disconnect button in the Internet Connect application as shown above. Uninstalling the Novatel Wireless Modem Software To remove Novatel Wireless Modem files from your machine, delete the following files (requires Administrator permissions): /System/Library/Extensions/NovatelWireless3G.kext /System/Library/Extensions/NovatelWirelessFilter.kext Troubleshooting Information The State of the LED on your modem is a great troubleshooting aid to determine the operating state of your modem. Below are LED State tables for the 9xx, 8xx and 7xx modem families. 9xx Products Page 8 of 11

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