Starhub's ZTE MF626 modem doesn't work on OSX Lion (10.7). Looks like the USB modem driver is outdated. Starhub doesn't seem to have an upgrade available yet. So, DIY time!
Thankfully, Vodafone has updated their connection manager for OSXLion ( thanks http://openmindlifestyle.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/tip-workaround-for-zte-mf626-broadband-modem-on-mac-os-x-lion-10-7/). Here's how to setup Vodafone's upgraded modem driver and connect to Starhub.
Thankfully, Vodafone has updated their connection manager for OSXLion ( thanks http://openmindlifestyle.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/tip-workaround-for-zte-mf626-broadband-modem-on-mac-os-x-lion-10-7/). Here's how to setup Vodafone's upgraded modem driver and connect to Starhub.
- Remove existing ZTEUSBModem Service from your network preferences panel.
- Install the Vodafone Broadband manager available here. This installs the drivers as well.
- Restart.
- Go to System Preferences > Network. Choose ZTEUSBModem. Key in *99# as the phone number to dial to. Click Connect. (Might take a couple of minutes to connect)
The Starhub Connection Manager doesn't seem to be able to use this updated driver. Just check the 'Show modem status on menu bar' option in the Network Preferences panel; Its simpler than using the Starhub Connection Manager anyway.
1 comments:
Thank you. It worked great for me. Please continue with your good work.
10/10
I am a user of MacBook Air using Lion OS X version 10.6.1.
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