Problem to install modem Huawei E3131

Thanks.

It does work for me now with a USB 2.0 Hub.

I have a 2012 New model 13' MBA with Mountain Lion

Can anyone confirm if this software update fixes these issues?

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1609

Nope. Still no go after the update. I can confirm with my 15 retina and Huawei 3131 USB 3G Stick

I have installed this update, But, still OS is not recognizing my 3G dongle.

I use Huawei E303C Datacard and MacBook Pro 13" i7 Mid 2012 model (With updated Mountain Lion OS).

Now, I use USB 2.0 hub for my Datacard.

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I can confirm, that having the same problem on a MacBook Air 2012, I tried, and the usb2 hub trick indeed does work. Its a pity, though, that we need this kind of workaround.

I too have the same problem with the modem Huawei E3131 and Mountain Lion OSX, cant get it to work. If I buy a USB hub 2.0 what do I do then? Connect the USB hub to my macbookpro and then install the modem and the modem will then show up on the screen under network?

elm

Connect the Huawei E3131 modem to the USB hub and USB hub to MacBook Pro USB port, Then install the 'Mobile Partner' app.

For Internet connection, you can either use the 'Mobile Partner' app or configure the modem in Network Settings.

Thank you Sandip.

The USB hub 2.0-- would that be powered or unpowered? Once I plug in the modem and the USB hub then what happens on the macbookpro screen? What is "MobilePartner" app? Will that show up somewhere on my screen automatically. Will the modem show up in network settings once the Hub is plugged in? Please pardon all these questions. I have a computer tech I.Q. of minus 6.

ELM

I just used an unpowered usb2 hub, then after plugging in my Huawei device, the storage appeared with the connection sw, which I had to install.

So the issue was simply the incompability of the usb3 of the Air.

Better to use an unpowered USB hub because you can take it anywhere with your MacBook pro.

'Mobile Partner' app comes built-in with the Huawei E3131 modem. It is a recommend app by Huawei and it has functionalities like connect/disconnect connection, balance check, make calls, text messages, settings, etc.

You do need to configure anything in network settings.

- Connect modem with MacBook Pro using USB 2.0 hub

- Modem's status light will start blinking in a pattern (Light color can be green (2G) or blue(3G))

- Wait for modem auto detection

- If 'Mobile Partner' app is not installed yet then it will show an installer. The installation process will install the required drivers and configure the Mobile Partner' app as per your inserted SIM in modem.

- If 'Mobile Partner' app is already installed then it will open the app and show the telecom company name as per your inserted SIM in modem.

- Now you are ready to go. 🙂

so yesterday i got a Huawei E303C datacard to use with my MBA 13'' which i bought a month ago.

tried to connect directly to the USB port and nothing happened.

went to the IT store close to my house to get a USB Hub, only to listen to the salesman pitching me on how stupid it was the solution.

connected the Hub to the computer, datacard to Hub and... voilà! works perfectly!!!

another score for those who understand computers are about logic and believe that sharing infos in online foruns is an important thing to do.

cheers to all!