User`s guide

3. Using USB Modem with Mac OS X
3.1. Requirements
Mac OS X version 10.4 (Tiger) or higher (Leopard) is required for the USB or Bluetooth connection
via Windows Mobile device with USB Modem installed to work. Mac OS X versions 10.2 or 10.3
should work too but this is not officially supported.
3.2. Installation
Unzip the USB Modem archive anywhere on your Mac. Transfer the USBModem.cab file using
Bluetooth, IrDA or SD card reader to the device and trigger the setup process by tapping on the .cab
file in File Explorer. Ignore any warnings about an unsigned application. Also copy the
Mobile Stream CDMA and Mobile Stream GSM files from the drivers/macosx directory in the unzipped
USB Modem distribution to the /Library/Modem Scripts folder on your Mac.
3.3. Connecting via USB
You need to configure the USB Modem network port before using the Internet connection. See the
Configuring a USB Network Port on Mac OS X Leopard section below.
To connect, plug the Windows Mobile-based device using a USB cable into your Mac, set the
Connection to USB, enable the modem mode on the device and start the connection. There are plenty
ways to do this. The easiest one is to tap on the phone connection icon in the right side of the
Mac OS X menu bar and select the Connect item in the pull-down list. For GPRS or EDGE networks
the additional message box will appear asking for the access point name (APN). Type it in and press
the OK button to continue connecting. Note, if you see the Mac OS X message saying that it can't find
the device, though the mobile device is attached and modem mode is enabled, go to the
System Preferences -> Network dialog, choose the USB Modem configuration panel, press the
Apply Now button and try to reconnect.
To disconnect, choose the Disconnect action in the connection's pull-down menu.
3.3.1. Configuring a USB Network Port on Mac OS X Leopard
It is assumed that USB Modem was successfully installed as described in the Installation section
above.
1. Consult your wireless provider on the important parameters that are necessary to setup the
connection. These include the user name and password (possible blank). For GPRS or EDGE
connections the access point name (APN) is also required. The dial number is #777 for CDMA
networks and *99# for GSM networks. Note that your GSM operator may provide you with the
slightly different number, e.g. *99***1#. Ignore this and use the number as described here.
2. Connect your mobile device with the USB Modem application installed to the Mac using a
USB cable.
3. Start the USB Modem application on the mobile device, set the Connection to USB and enable
the modem mode.
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