Sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot support. If youre running one of these macosversions, you can use overdrive for mac to download, listen to, and transfer mp3 audiobooks from your library. It doesnt have a status lcd to even show you how strong your signal strength is. Overdrive for mac is available for macos versions 10. 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. 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. Test drive ipad 3g on att 3g in comparison to sprint evo tethering and possibly new iphone. Smartview software, which works with mac os x and all windows oses. Sprint overdrive 3g 2f4g mobile hot spot free downloads. Sprint overdrive rocks 4g at more than double 3g speeds. It is skinnier and thinner than the overdrive, but longer.
Under these programs, the airave remains the property of sprint. 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 overdrive mobile hot spot free downloads and. As engadget reports, sprint s unveiled a new advertisement for its overdrive mobile hotspot, and the. You get some great benefits when you choose to migrate to the next generation of sdc. Sprint direct connect plus is a pushtotalk solution that keeps your workforce in constant realtime communication with each other, support teams and headquarters. Overview sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. 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.
Sierra wireless overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot sprint. All solutions provide coverage for loss, theft, physical damage and mechanical or electrical breakdown. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless find the latest software from sprint for your mobile broadband card or usb modem. Compatible with windows 7vistaxp2000, mac os x, and linux and a plethora of wirelessenabled devices laptops, ipod touch, iphone, wirelessenabled pdas, gaming systems, etc. You are viewing coverage that includes sprint coverage and roaming. User guides learn about your device and its functions in the user guide.
Install the overdrive or libby app for libraries or the sora app for schools directly on a compatible portable device and listen to audiobooks. 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. 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. I have an old 32 bit mac mini that i keep at sierra. The latest release of the usb overdrive works great in macos 10. But none of the 4g modems offered by sprint or comcast work with mac os x. Instead, mac users can enjoy audiobooks using overdrive listen from your. I own one as well and i found the overdrive to be more practical because it. Check out one of our comprehensive device protection solutions to secure, replace and repair your investment. The other device of this kind is the novatel mifi novatel also makes the overdrive hardware for sprint. Sierra wireless overdrive from sprint november 2010. Hmmm, your local only mode comment connects with my experience. The 3g4g overdrive by sierra wireless has been a hot product and a hot topic since its debut on sprint. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless support.
So now im going to call sprint and see if the coverage maps are fiction, or i have a bad u600. Let us know a little bit about you so we can give you the best information possible. 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. Sprint 3g4g usb modem 250u by sierra wireless laptop mag. Open your librarys digital collection on your computer find it on overdrive. Cannot access overdrive home page help sprint community. Macintosh mac is a line of personal computers designed and developed by apple. 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. Sprint direct connect plus evolution sprint business. This firmware update will improve performance of your overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot. Important update on the overdrive desktop app for mac rakuten. This tool provides highlevel estimates of our wireless coverage. Issue when upnp is enabled, wifi connections will drop, fail to connect, fail to. Overdrive app borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from.
The usb overdrive is a device driver for mac os x that handles any usb mouse trackball joystick gamepad media keyboard and any. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless can bring sprint s 4g speeds to more than 400 million wifienabled devices available jan. Sprint sierra wireless overdrive pro swac802 mobile hotspot 3g4g, gps. Find the latest software from sprint for your mobile broadband card or usb modem. Sprint advertises 4g overdrive hotspot device using iphone. I will still be using macos sierra and high sierra for years to come. Download the latest versions of the best mac apps at safe and trusted macupdate. Overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless. At ces 2010 last month sprint announced their overdrive device from sierra wireless that functioned just like the device i was. Use this software to create a highspeed internet connection for your computer anywhere on the sprint mobile broadband network with your mobile broadband.
If youre using windows 10, you can also install our new libby app. Sprint 3g4g usb modem 250u by sierra wireless support. Section 1 which you are reading lists the system requirements for using the device. With a mac, you can borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming videos from your librarys digital collection. If your device is not displayed, click view additional devices. We use this information to create a better experience for all. Sprint overdrive pro issues for those concerned regarding the feature upnp on the overdrive pro, we have been able to duplicate this reported issue and are investigating the root cause. Its not clear why the ipad and iphone go so slow on the sprint 4g overdrive. Overview overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless.
The new sprint 4g series kicks off today with an introduction to the overdrive and the plan of attack for the next month or so. If youre on windows 8 or newer, you can install overdrive for windows 810. Sprint device support troubleshooting use symptoms to solve problems on your device. Install or update software for mobile broadband cards, usb modems and other devices to keep you connected while on the go. While on the sprint network, your pushtotalk calls made on sprint s pushtotalk devices. Also there is rumor that att could boost 3g to 3 to 6 mps this summer. The nexus one downloads 10 times faster using the overdrive at the same location 1. Sprint software downloads mobile broadband cards 598u. 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. Cannot access overdrive home page help dmnigra, the device turning itself off after it makes the connection is a bit odd, i do know there is a default feature that attempts to save battery power and will make it go into an idle state, but it should be disabled if its plugged into an ac adapter. If you are considering the overdrive on sprint, stay tuned for in. I like it its shaped more like a phone and fits in your pocket easier.
Sprint advertises overdrive mobile hotspot with an iphone. Check this page for free software updates, applications and more. 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. Sprints overdrive offers something that no other 4g product offers. The printed get started guide that comes with the device should be sufficient for most installations. In order to look up that information, you have to use the web interface or the vzaccess software on your pc mac. When we decided to end support for overdrive for mac, we failed to gauge the number of users that would be impacted. Sprint s overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot device made by sierra wireless connects to sprint s cellular network and then forms a miniature wifi zone for other devices to connect to. The latest firmware update april 2010 changed the download. Your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. 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. Sprint sierra wireless overdrive pro swac802 mobile.
Sprint s overdrive both me and my fiancee are planning on purchasing an ipad. Sierra wireless overdrive from sprint by retiredray nov 11, 2010 6. 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. This way i can use my wifi ipad and the wifi on my laptop instead of 3g.
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