Page 56 / 96
Scroll up to view Page 51 - 55
Connect with Micro USB Cable (Windows)
52
The device driver software will be uninstalled.
Page 57 / 96
Connect with Micro USB Cable (Mac)
53
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.
Page 58 / 96
Connect with Micro USB Cable (Mac)
54
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.
l
Once recognized,
appears on the desktop.
l
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.
Page 59 / 96
Connect with Micro USB Cable (Mac)
55
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.
Page 60 / 96
Connect with Micro USB Cable (Mac)
56
icon appears on the desktop.
3.
Double-click
.
The
ZTEMODEM
folder opens.
4.
Double-click
Mac
.
5.
Double-click
4G Mobile Hotspot
.
19216811.live