The MiFi is still firmly on my list of all-time most useful gadgets, and this week Novatel released a firmware upgrade to keep it on the list. It is not a major upgrade but does address some points that aggravate some folks:
- Now fully compatible with Nintendo DS and BlackBerry Curve
- No longer goes into hibernate mode while plugged into AC.
- Now works properly while roaming internationally
- New Administration page enhancements:
- Fixed Roaming indicator added
- Sprint Only mode support added
- Allows international access
- WiFi Channel Default changed to ‘Auto‘
- DHCP IP ranges now support class A, B and C
This upgrade is for both the Sprint (international) model and the Verizon MiFi model. I applied the upgrade to my Verizon MiFi and note the following for others wanting to upgrade:
If you always use the Verizon MiFi over Wi-Fi, you will not see any indication that the firmware upgrade is available. It must be downloaded and applied while connected via USB. You will find the upgrade firmware selection under the Options menu in the Verizon Access Manager (VAM) program. The upgrade only takes 5 minutes and the PRL will be updated after the firmware upgrade is completed. Note that it is not possible to upgrade the firmware using the Mac version of the VAM. I also attempted to apply the upgrade on Windows 7 running under Parallels Desktop on the Mac and that would not work. It applied fine on Windows 7 on a non-Mac PC.
(uneasysilence via zatznotfunny)
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