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The device driver software will be uninstalled.

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Connect with Micro USB Cable

(Mac)

The following topics describe how to share your device's Internet connection with a Mac computer

using a direct USB connection.

Mac Computer USB Connection Overview

Your mobile broadband device automatically connects to the Internet when it is powered on. You

can use the included micro USB cable to connect directly to a Mac computer to allow data

communication between your device and the computer.

Device Recognition and Removal – Mac

USB Connection

The following topics detail the device recognition and device removal processes when using a direct

USB connection between your mobile broadband device and a Windows PC.

Device Recognition – Mac USB Connection

When you connect your device directly to a Mac computer using the supplied micro USB cable, the

device driver is automatically installed on the connected computer.

1.

Slide the

Power

key to

ON

position.

Your device's Wi-Fi function activates and automatically connects to the Internet.

2.

Power on the Mac computer to which you will be connecting.

3.

Insert the small end of the supplied micro USB cable into your mobile broadband device's micro

USB port.

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4.

Insert the other end of the micro USB cable into an available external USB port on the Mac.

The Mac should recognize the mobile broadband device within a few seconds.

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Once recognized,

appears on the desktop.

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When connecting the first time, you will see a message "A new network interface has been

detected." See

Network Setup – Mac USB Connection

for further instructions.

Device Removal – Mac USB Connection

Follow the instructions below to remove the direct USB connection between your mobile broadband

device and your Mac computer. The mobile broadband device's internal files may be damaged by

improper removal.

1.

On the Mac, click

.

The Finder appears.

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2.

Click remove icon

for your device.

3.

Remove the micro USB cable from the Mac's USB port.

Removal is complete.

Cautions for Removing the Mobile Broadband Device

Sleep Mode

: The mobile broadband device may malfunction if the Mac enters sleep mode while

connected. Be sure to remove the USB connection before leaving a Mac unattended. The

device may also malfunction if it is connected before the Mac starts or restarts. Remove the USB

connection before starting or restarting the Mac.

Web UI

: Always exit the Web UI before removing the mobile broadband device USB

connection. Do not remove the connection while any transmissions are active.

Network Setup – Mac USB Connection

When connecting for the first time, your Mac computer will detect the mobile broadband device and

prompt you to set up the device in Network Preferences. The message "A new network interface

has been detected" will appear.

Note:

Screenshots and operations are based on Mac OS 10.5.8. Screens and messages may differ

depending on which OS your computer is running.

Set Up the Network

1.

Power on your Mac computer and your mobile broadband device.

2.

Connect the mobile broadband device to the Mac using the supplied micro USB cable.

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icon appears on the desktop.

3.

Double-click

.

The

ZTEMODEM

folder opens.

4.

Double-click

Mac

.

5.

Double-click

4G Mobile Hotspot

.