But i can honestly tell you that i have stayed with sprint and their data plan for 7 years because i have never had an issue with speed, connection, or. The story is written from the perspective of the customerenduser and describes a project requirement to be completed over a sprint. How to perform systemrestore on overdrive pro overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless. Overview sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. My latest foray into broadband is the sprint overdrive 4g service. Overview sprint 3g4g usb modem 250u by sierra wireless your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. Sprint sierra wireless overdrive pro swac802 mobile hotspot. The latest firmware update april 2010 changed the download. Compatible with windows 7vistaxp2000, mac os x, and linux and a plethora of wirelessenabled devices laptops, ipod touch, iphone, wirelessenabled pdas, gaming systems, etc. Sprint overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot 4 of 17 next prev i recently purchased a verizon wireless mifi and then saw that sprint rolled out a 4g wimax network in my local area. Instead, mac users can enjoy audiobooks using overdrive listen from your.
Install or update software for mobile broadband cards, usb modems and other devices to keep you connected while on the go. Check out one of our comprehensive device protection solutions to secure, replace and repair your investment. Look for the following terminology and scrum software capabilities as you evaluate solutions. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless support. Download this software to create a highspeed internet connection for your mac anywhere. Sierra wireless overdrive pro sprint mobile wifi 3g4g. Overdrive app borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from. I like it its shaped more like a phone and fits in your pocket easier. If youre running one of these macos versions, you can use overdrive for mac to download, listen to, and transfer mp3 audiobooks from your library overdrive for mac and overdrive mp3 audiobooks are not compatible with the newest macos version, 10. Sprint advertises 4g overdrive hotspot device using iphone. I will still be using macos sierra and high sierra for years to come. Firmware update process 423 12 1 overdrive pro server download. The other device of this kind is the novatel mifi novatel also makes the overdrive hardware for sprint.
Boy genius report this weekend noted that sprint has released a new television commercial using apples iphone to promote the carriers new overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot device. Overdrive for mac and overdrive mp3 audiobooks are not compatible with the newest macos version, 10. The good the sprint overdrive offers 4g speeds, gps support, and. But none of the 4g modems offered by sprint or comcast work with mac os x. Sprint overdrive mobile hot spot free downloads and. It doesnt have a status lcd to even show you how strong your signal strength is. Sprints overdrive offers something that no other 4g product offers. Apr 04, 2010 test drive ipad 3g on att 3g in comparison to sprint evo tethering and possibly new iphone. Overdrive pro, combined with the power of sprints 4g network, is a valuable tool for both consumers and business users looking for the best way to stay connected on the go, said dan schieler, senior vice president and general manager, mobile computing for sierra wireless. If youre using windows 10, you can also install our new libby app. Ive been itching to test the 4g wireless broadband. Mar 02, 2010 the type of work i do requires me to have an internet connection available all the time. Use this software to create a highspeed internet connection for your computer anywhere on the sprint mobile broadband network with your mobile broadband. You are viewing coverage that includes sprint coverage and roaming.
Overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot user guide ftp directory listing. Get help with your sprint account, device, bill, and even international support here. A tutorial on switching to an aircard for a macbook. This tool provides highlevel estimates of our wireless coverage. Important update on the overdrive desktop app for mac rakuten. Apples macos catalina update to 64bit betrays trust in.
Truinstall is a feature that installs the necessary drivers the first time you connect your device to your windows or mac computer through the microusb cable. Optimize your lg devices by downloading the latest drivers and firmware updates. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library using overdrive on your windows 88. Section 1 which you are reading lists the system requirements for using the device. Mar 22, 2010 sprint advertises 4g overdrive hotspot device using iphone. The nexus one downloads 10 times faster using the overdrive at the same location 1. Sprints lack of mac support so there is a 32bit mode in lion, and indeed if you boot into 32bit mode you can get smartview to work with 4g. To access the most current software downloads for your mobile broadband card, usb modem, or other device, select your device from the images below. Sprint direct connect plus is a pushtotalk solution that keeps your workforce in constant realtime communication with each other, support teams and headquarters. The 3g4g overdrive by sierra wireless has been a hot product and a hot topic since its debut on sprint s network earlier this year.
Sierra wireless overdrive from sprint november 2010. Download this software to create a highspeed internet connection for your mac anywhere on the sprint 3g or 4g network with your mobile broadband device. I thought it was a browser problem, so i deleted the browser, then downloaded a new copy, and reinstalled it. I have tried everything i have followed every set of instructions that i have found on the internet and still cannot access the home page for my overdrive. Sprint overdrive 3g4g mobile hot spot introduced at ces 2010, the sprint overdrive is a mobile wireless router much like the mifi, except that its capable of both 3g and 4g speeds. With a mac, you can borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming videos from your librarys digital collection. Open your librarys digital collection on your computer find it on overdrive. Overdrive 2 has been completely rewritten as a 64bit cocoa application for mac os x 10. This way i can use my wifi ipad and the wifi on my laptop instead of 3g. I have a mac, however after anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour, my laptop would not be able to connect to the internet, and would not be able to maintain a wifi connection to the overdrive. If you need immediate assistance please visit sprint chat. Get connected and stay connectedat home, at work or on the roadwith the latest software downloads for smartphones.
Its not clear why the ipad and iphone go so slow on the sprint 4g overdrive. Sierra wireless overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot sprint. There is no installation cd or desktop software, so all you have to do. The next evolution starts here sprint direct connect plus. As a result, ive tested a variety of broadband data plans for the past 5 years. How to get the mac to recognize the wireless printer. Test drive ipad 3g on att 3g in comparison to sprint evo tethering and possibly new iphone. Sprint overdrive rocks 4g at more than double 3g speeds. Nov 11, 2010 sierra wireless overdrive from sprint by retiredray nov 11, 2010 6. Find the latest software from sprint for your mobile broadband card or usb modem. Program your sprint 3g4g usb modem 250u by sierra wireless for mac i know that most posters are looking for updated software but i was able to help one of my users i am telecom where i work with a new mac powerbook over come this issue by getting him this, overdrive. Youre seeing support specific to the overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra. Sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot support. Overdrive for mac is available for macos versions 10.
Ive tried resetting, but i cant even get the overdrive to reset. Its possible to update the information on overdrive media console or. Sprint smartview for mac os x leopard, snow leopard and lion. Overdrive and mac managed users with parental controls overdrive is unable to run under mac system managed user accounts with parental controls turned on. We use this information to create a better experience for all.
Overdrive uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, monitor our performance, and understand overall usage trends for overdrive services including overdrive websites and apps. The printed get started guide that comes with the device should be sufficient for most installations. How to perform systemrestore on overdrive pro sprint community. Overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless. In order to look up that information, you have to use the web interface or the vzaccess software on your pc mac. More than 30,000 libraries worldwide offer titles from overdrive, so download the app and find your next book today. User stories are a common way scrum teams break down and measure work. More than 18,000 libraries worldwide offer bestselling and classic titles via overdrive, so use the get books feature in the app to find a library near you. Cannot access overdrive home page help sprint community. Find a popular question or browse for a support topic. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless support sprint. As engadget reports, sprints unveiled a new advertisement for its overdrive mobile hotspot, and the.
Mac os x mountain lion automatically downloads and installs drivers for new. Check this page for free software updates, applications and more. Coverage is not available everywhere and varies based on a number of factors. Sep 10, 2009 overdrive media software for mac i use overdrive media software to borrow audio books from my library. Sprint overdrive pro 3g4g hotspot due march 20 slashgear. Also there is rumor that att could boost 3g to 3 to 6 mps this summer. At ces 2010 last month sprint announced their overdrive device from sierra wireless that functioned just like the device i was. Sierra wireless overdrive if youre like me, you need to be connected to the internet constantly, on multiple devices, and at the highest speeds possible. Aug 12, 2011 i am so bummed about this, and i cant imagine how bummed the people are who designed the hardware and software for the sprint overdrive pro which is made by sierra wireless by the way. Overdrive media console alternatives and similar software. Mar 30, 2010 unfortunately, after a check around the web i am very hesitant to jump from the mifi to the overdrive, as i am seeing a lot of folks reporting problems with the sprint modem. This version of overdrive media console does not support media in the wma audiobook format.
How to install overdrive for windows desktop with overdrive for windows desktop, you can download and listen to audiobooks on your computer, transfer them to mp3 players including ipods, and burn them to cds. The overdrive is a combo 3g4g modem that taps into the sprint network. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless find the latest software from sprint for your mobile broadband card or usb modem. Sprint software downloads mobile broadband cards 598u. Sprint sierra wireless overdrive pro swac802 mobile. Sprint 3g4g usb modem 250u by sierra wireless support. Overdrive media console gives you onthego access to ebooks and audiobooks from your public, school, or college library. It uses the fastest network it detects in a given location, and autoswitches between the two.
If your device is not displayed, click view additional devices. This is because apple requires all apps in macos catalina or newer to be 64bit, and overdrive for mac which is required for downloading mp3. How to force your sprint overdrive to only connect at 4g. Hmmm, your local only mode comment connects with my experience. If you belong to a school, you may be able to use sora in your web browser instead. Sprint direct connect plus evolution sprint business.
Buy sierra wireless overdrive pro mobile hotspot for sprint network in new condition. When we decided to end support for overdrive for mac, we failed to gauge the number of users that would be impacted. Overdrive media console sometimes referred to as overdrive, omc was added by charleyboy in mar 20 and the latest update was made in dec 2018. We use this information to create a better experience for all users. It is skinnier and thinner than the overdrive, but longer. Update the prl preferred roaming list on your sierra wireless overdrive. The trick is to ensure that youre only connecting to the 4g network, which is one of the settings that can be easily configured on the sprint overdrive. I have tried being attached the ac adapter, the usb cable, with battery. If youre on windows 8 or newer, you can install overdrive for windows 810. I have an old 32 bit mac mini that i keep at sierra.
Let us know a little bit about you so we can give you the best information possible. Overview overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. Either select a different user account to run overdrive or turn off the accounts parental controls in your mac system preferences. Our protection plans must be added within 30 days of activating your device. On mac os x leopard, on my first download, i got this unfriendly message. When it operates in 4g mode, sprint overdrive is a dramatic improvement over the 3g offerings from verizon, sprint, att and tmobile.
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