EVDO works on MACBOOK PRO (USB)

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EVDO works on MACBOOK PRO (USB)

I found information on the web that VERIZON started to offer a program to use your phone as a Broadband modem.

I called verizon but their reps don’t know anything.

than I deiced to go to a store but no luck they did not know too called the technical support they told me that they do have a package that I can add to use my phone as a broadband phone.

I went back to the store port my phone number to VERIZON got the V3 and a usb cable to be able to connect to my macbook.

Signed up to 59.99 broadband access program
http://estore.vzwshop.com/overview/w...accessconnect/

and TAHT is IT

WORKS LIKE a CHARM

No software required

Plug in your USB cable

Get in to network preferences os x will tel you you have a new port available pick V3c

PPP

Service Pr. anything you like
Account name xxxxxxxxxxx@vzw3g.com
Password vzw
Telephone #777

Modem

Verizon Support (PC 5220)

Uncheck wait for dial tone

Show modem status in menu bar

Apply

Now close everything and on the menu bar click the phone icon and connect

VALA you got the broadband speed I can not believe no one knows this I am so frustrated I am no computer genius people here must know better

MACBOOK PRO, Mac OS X (10.4.5), 2.16GHz/2GB

Posted on Mar 9, 2006 10:29 PM

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Answer 1

mcowger

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Mar 10, 2006 9:18 AM in response to sozkan

Repeat after me. You are not a beautful and unique snowflake.

This has been done for years, both on Powerbooks and now on the MBP. I currently do this. Its not the same as having an EVDO Card. There are wires, etc. Heck, with the right settings, I even do this over bluetooth. Still not the same.

Try again.

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Answer 2

Mar 10, 2006 5:31 PM in response to mcowger

try being nice...

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Answer 3

Mar 10, 2006 9:19 PM in response to sozkan

Good to hear! At some point I have to set up my bluetooth EDGE phone on my MacBook, I'm hopeful that will work as well.

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rob_ART

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Mar 13, 2006 4:32 AM in response to sozkan

I'm curious what download/upload speeds you get with your setup compared to using a Cardbus AirCard from Verizon (which I use on a PowerBook).

Try this speed test:
http://www.dslreports.com/stest

I just ran the test and got 1231Kbps upload / 120Kbps download.

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Answer 5

Mar 13, 2006 4:08 PM in response to rob_ART

Are you sure these numbers aren't reversed? You'll typically get much faster download speeds than upload speeds.

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sozkan Author

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Mar 22, 2006 4:49 PM in response to sozkan

I am sorry to reply so late.

Answer to the first reply:

The service has started on February 5th so it was not available before than.

You are using your phone as a modem to access to EVDO network at EVDO speeds.

There is no difference in speed compared to air cards.

Since there is no express cards available for EVDO this is the only solution for EVDO on MacBook

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Manatee

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Mar 27, 2006 10:00 AM in response to sozkan

Thank you for describing your experience. I had been hoping for an Express Card from Verizon, but I think I will follow the path you have taken for now.

Peter

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Answer 8

Apr 4, 2006 10:23 PM in response to sozkan

I just purchased my MacBook Pro & posted the same question. I resolved this issue by using my broad band connection on my Verizon Pocket PC (Phone, PDA & Internet)

What is even better is that I only pay $49.95 for this internet connection instead of the 79.95, I paid for my Verizon broadband connection using Verizon's PC5220.

Try using your MacBook Pro Bluetooth feature.

Steve

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Bill_R

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Apr 4, 2006 10:43 PM in response to Manatee

While I am not sure if this will work on a MAC.

Dell plans to launch the Dell Wireless 5700 EVDO ExpressCard for use on the Verizon Wireless network around May/June.

Dell plans to launch the Dell Wireless 5510 3G HSDPA ExpressCard for use on the Cingular network in August/September

The Dell Wireless 5700 and 5510 ExpressCards will be in the 34mm format

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Pstm13

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May 26, 2006 6:16 AM in response to sozkan

Here are instructions on how to get it for $15 a month. I use the moto e815. It has worked well for years. However, the speed is a little slower than other options.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=674803

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JCC

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Jun 19, 2006 5:31 AM in response to sozkan

sozkan,

What is a "V3?" Are you using your phone or a PC 5220 modem card w/ some sort of USB adaptor/interface?

I just bought my MacBook this weekend and had no idea a PCMCIA slot was not included. That blew away my Verizon Wireless Broadband capability.

PB G4 15in, PB G4 12in, iMac G3, iBook G3, PB 1400c, PB 5300 Mac OS X (10.4.2)

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Answer 12

Jul 6, 2006 5:46 AM in response to sozkan

the 1st of Novatel's Merlin X620 cards in the 34mm format has been released by DELL and is compatible w/ MAC's new 10.4.7 update (apparently drivers are w/in this update). it works on Verizon's network and is being offered w/ a month free after purchase of $179 (that's the equivalent of $59off). Novatel is supposed to release carrier versions in both Verizon and Sprint stores... but if you want it now now now, here it is
check out these links for info and purchase:

http://www.techshout.com/hardware/2006/28/dell-unveils-wireless-5700-mobile-broa dband-cdma-evdo-expresscard-the-first-of-its-kinds/

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku= 313-4357

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/solutions/en/wirelessmobroproducts?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&~section=002

http://www.engadget.com/tag/novatel/

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JCC

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Jul 7, 2006 4:46 AM in response to subjectMATTER

Early reports are confirming the Dell card does not run natively in OSX. You have to use BootCamp. See the link below for more info.

http://www.evdoforums.com/about2724.html

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JCC

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Jul 7, 2006 4:55 AM in response to JCC

EVDOInfo.com is posting updates as soon as new information regarding ExpressCard EVDO involving Mac is known. Here is a link to their update page. These guys really know their stuff when it comes to EVDO for Mac or PC.

http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC5220/ExpressCard_Notification20060502735/

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JCC

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Jul 7, 2006 5:23 AM in response to JCC

One more thing... The Novatel V640 is reportedly the EVDO ExpressCard that will be compatible with the Mac. It hasn't been released yet. The Dell 5700 is a rebranded Novatel Merlin XV620, which is, I'm assuming, a different card.

Not an expert here. This is just what I've gleaned from the links posted by SubjectMATTER and EVDOinfo.com. Fire away at me if I'm wrong.

I know one thing for sure, however. EVDO support for ExpressCard, regardless of manufacturer, is moving as slow as molasses in December. It's amazing that so many manufactureres, including Apple, have sent their customers back into the dark ages in regard to EVDO support just so they could be the first to stick an ExpressCard slot (presently a worthless hole) in their laptops.

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