[Hidden-tech] MAC and Verizon wireless USB760

[Roger Williams]

>>>>> dstevens at tryandfindit.com writes:

  > I am working on a friends MAC. They have a MAC OS X Version 10.5.8

  > They use a Verizon USB760 device to connect to the Internet as their only
  > other choice would be dial-up.  This worked at one time, now it seems that
  > when loading and configuring the USB760 with "Verizon's VZAccess Manager"
  > it does not see the USB device.

This device works without any additional software on OSX 10.6, which has
built-in support for WWAN EVDO devices.  I haven't had a chance to test this
device on 10.5, although the GPRS/EDGE modems work fine on 10.5 without
installing anything.

When I first attached the USB760, it presented me with the "VZAccess Manager"
software to install.  The interface behaved unreliably and eventually stopped
working altogether -- until I completely removed Verizon's software.  Apple
recommends that you NOT install any carrier's connection manager when using
these devices.

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