User guide

Macintosh Computers

This chapter tells how to configure an Apple Macintosh computer to use

Globalstar data service. To do this, you physically connect the Macintosh to

your QUALCOMM Globalstar Tri-Mode Phone. Then, for data using Point-

to-Point Protocol (PPP), you select a modem script and configure remote

access.

Note

To use a terminal emulator application for asynchronous data

without PPP data, connect your Macintosh to your Tri-Mode

Phone, then skip to “Establishing Asynchronous (non-PPP) Data

Connections” on page 75.

You can use Globalstar data service with a Macintosh running MacOS 7.6

or higher.

Note

The following examples use MacOS 9. Setup for other MacOS

versions and PPP applications may vary.

Connecting Macintosh Components

You can use Globalstar data service with a Macintosh computer that has

either USB or round mini-DIN 8 ports (If you are not sure which you have,

refer to these illustrations: “Hardware Setup for a Macintosh with USB” on

page 58 and “Hardware Setup for a Macintosh with Mini-DIN 8” on page

60).

Connecting a Macintosh Using USB

For a Macintosh computer with one or more USB ports, you need the

following hardware components:

■ USB adapter (with associated software installed on your Macintosh)

■ QUALCOMM serial data cable (included in QUALCOMM Globalstar

Packet Data Kit)

■ QUALCOMM Globalstar GSP-1600 Tri-Mode Phone

Note

Connecting your Macintosh to a QUALCOMM Globalstar

Hands-Free Car Kit requires a different serial cable. See

“QUALCOMM Globalstar Hands-Free Car Kit” on page 107.

“Hardware Setup for a Macintosh with USB” on page 58 shows how the

components fit together.