[Tip] Solution for ZTE Broadband Modems on Mac OS X Lion 10.7
Solution found! Thanks for sharing Mark! My model is a MF626 and my ISP is vivo (Brazil), but that Vodafone ZTE Driver might work on other ZTE Broadband Modem models and ISPs too. Download the Driver here: http://is.gd/FTaImq
Install it, but don’t use the Vodafone interface, use the Mac OS X Lion Network Preferences, just set up a new connection and you’re ready to go : )
Take a look on the comments below for more detailed information!
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Vodafone have produced 64 – Bit drivers, they are contained within their connection software.
http://www.business.vodafone.com/site/bus/public/enuk/support/10_productsupport/laptop_connectivity/40_software/software/p_mac_osx_lion_vmb_preview.jsp
Once installed i put *99# as the number to dial, and it works great with T-Mobile and Lion.
Mark, thank you very very much!! That worked like I charm! : D
All I had to do was install it, default options, reboot and bang! Internet on my 64 bits Lion! ˆˆ Since I always used Mac OS X network properties to connect and not the actual driver GUI.
I use an ZTE MF626 from vivo (Brazil), working perfectly.
Thank you very much for sharing this tip. Save my day!!!
also t-mobile client…where did you input *99# cause voda software would recognise my usb device?
Don’t use the Vodafone interface, use the Mac OS X Lion Network Preferences, just set up a new connection and fill it up, like you did before on Leopard, on your T-Mobile official interface, but now just do it manually, using the Mac OS X Lion Network Preferences.
*99# should go as the “Telephone/Dial number” or similar.
Many thanks ! It’s working for french operator Bouygues Telecom and their ZTE 3G USB stick.
You’re welcome :) Glad to hear that! I’ll add Bouygues and Telecom to the tags.
Didn’t work on my ZTE AC682 using network preference (provider = SmartFren, Indonesia).
See if this helps: http://is.gd/FSZcwA
yogi,
we are on the same boat here: Lion on SmartFren via ZTE AC682.
but ever since I boot into 32-bit mode, the modem works just fine.
try it.
power up your mac, press number 3 & 2 on your keyboard IMMEDIATELY and keep pressing until you are on the log in page.
if you want to boot into 32-bit permanently, type this command in Terminal:
sudo systemsetup -setkernelbootarchitecture i386
read this for future reference:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15699532#15699532
or, if you rather use XL Axiata, it’s fine, too… their driver already work perfectly in 64-bit…
me? I want to give it a try with the “updated” driver although I’m not sure whether it’ll work for AC682…
Kernel_Panic, thank you for scouring the driver. will give it a go.
yogi,
selamat mencoba, ya…
oooppsss…
i meant “Kernel_Script” not “Kernel_Panic”… sowree… :-)
No problem Rahmat, kernel_panic would also make a awesome nick LOL
You’re welcome, all thanks to Mark who found it. And thanks for sharing these tips!
i can’t install this modem :’(
Which one?
Hi guys!
I now found a solution on how to connect the new ZTE MF820D in Lion. As some people already said – you can create a manual connection, but if you still are having problems with authentication you can try this. My modem was compatible with Samsung (GPRS/3G) so by choosing that i got an option to enter an APN (access point name). This is critical for many providers (for example Telia in Sweden). Just find out your APN and enter it here – for Telia it is: online.telia.se. Cheers!
Hi Matias, thanks for sharing : )
hey i m usin zte ac 8700 on mac os 10.7…
will dis tip work for my device too
???
As for me, I don’t know. Why not give it a try? : ) It showed compatibility with a lot of ZTE modems till now.
I have a ZTE MG820D and a MacOS 10.6.8. I don’t have any application (on Mac or on the modem) that can even identify the modem.
I guess, I need modem and/or .pkg file to enable me to connect to a network in Norway !
Help appreciated
Not sure what you mean M, could you explain better? You’ve tried the link and instruction on the post?
thanks guys, it works really well on my zte mf626
i have a mac book air and use a zte mf 100 modem with vivo in brazil. i used the vodafone driver solution, rebooted, let the vodafone software pop up, shut it down, open the little vivo crap software and it worked perfectly!! thanks everybody
Works perfectly after restart with TMN in Portugal.
Thank you all!
Works perfect with Simyo Spain and ZTE MF637. Configured with dialnumber *99# and acces point name gprs-service.com.
Thank you!!!
get new access, thanks you
Dudes, help me please… I don’t know what i have to install! If it is in my Mac or in the driver. Someone could tell me how to do it?
Thanks
thanks i hope i also can success