How to connect to Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband with OS X Lion
Issue
When upgrading to OS X Lion, the Telstra Mobile Broadband Manager no longed sees the 3G USB Modem (ZTE USB Modem).
Using the Tools | Check for Updates options reports there are no later versions.
Resolution
To configure modem to connect without using the Telstra Mobile Broadband Manager:
- Plug in the Wireless Broadband Modem
- Click on the
Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar and select
Open Network Preferences
- Select
ZTEUSBModem in the left pane
- Enter the
Telephone Number of
*99#
- Check
Show modem status in menu bar
- Click
Connect
Alternatively download the latest version (currently 3.3.10222) which works with OS X Lion:
http://www.telstra.com.au/bigpond-internet/download/document/bigpond-connection-manager-mac.dmg
References
Products
Telstra Mobile Broadband Manager 3.3.10222
Telstra Mobile Broadband Manager 3.0.409
Apple OS X Workstation Lion 10.7
Created: 21st July 2011
Updated: 21st July 2011
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