Comments on: BigPond launches Maxon’s initial Next G modems! http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/ Maxon Australia | The Latest News in Machine-to-Machine Communications Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:42:19 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: David http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-2118 David Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:59:00 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-2118 Hi Greg, The BigPond modems will work with the EtherMax. Yes, it is a docking station, so you will need a USB modem to connect to it. The EtherMax will NOT include functionality to activate the modem, so you will require a windows (or MAC) computer to activate it on using BigPond's connection software. The external antenna connects into the modem itself rather than the docking station, so if you already have an antenna connected to a modem, nothing will change!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('2118','David'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('2118','David','Hi Greg,\r\n\r\nThe BigPond modems will work with the EtherMax. Yes, it is a docking station, so you will need a USB modem to connect to it. The EtherMax will NOT include functionality to activate the modem, so you will require a windows (or MAC) computer to activate it on using BigPond\'s connection software.\r\nThe external antenna connects into the modem itself rather than the docking station, so if you already have an antenna connected to a modem, nothing will change!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Hi Greg,

The BigPond modems will work with the EtherMax. Yes, it is a docking station, so you will need a USB modem to connect to it. The EtherMax will NOT include functionality to activate the modem, so you will require a windows (or MAC) computer to activate it on using BigPond’s connection software.
The external antenna connects into the modem itself rather than the docking station, so if you already have an antenna connected to a modem, nothing will change!

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]]> By: Greg Luck http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-2105 Greg Luck Sat, 04 Aug 2007 12:01:22 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-2105 I run Mac OS X and Linux computers. I am interested in the new Ethernet Docking station as that will work with everything I have got and I guess also allow me to connect via the Ethernet interface to a wireless hub for operation right through the house. Now, it looks like BigPond will work out cheapest. Will they support the use of the Ethernet Docking station? Will you need a Windows computer to activate the account? Does the term docking station imply that you need to dock an existing modem such as the USB modem or the Desktop Modem? I will be getting a 14dB gain yagi. Will the Ethernet Docking station allow the attachment of an external cable, and will it use the same physical cable adaptor?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('2105','Greg Luck'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('2105','Greg Luck','I run Mac OS X and Linux computers. I am interested in the new Ethernet Docking station as that will work with everything I have got and I guess also allow me to connect via the Ethernet interface to a wireless hub for operation right through the house.\r\n\r\nNow, it looks like BigPond will work out cheapest. Will they support the use of the Ethernet Docking station? Will you need a Windows computer to activate the account?\r\n\r\nDoes the term docking station imply that you need to dock an existing modem such as the USB modem or the Desktop Modem?\r\n\r\nI will be getting a 14dB gain yagi. Will the Ethernet Docking station allow the attachment of an external cable, and will it use the same physical cable adaptor?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I run Mac OS X and Linux computers. I am interested in the new Ethernet Docking station as that will work with everything I have got and I guess also allow me to connect via the Ethernet interface to a wireless hub for operation right through the house.

Now, it looks like BigPond will work out cheapest. Will they support the use of the Ethernet Docking station? Will you need a Windows computer to activate the account?

Does the term docking station imply that you need to dock an existing modem such as the USB modem or the Desktop Modem?

I will be getting a 14dB gain yagi. Will the Ethernet Docking station allow the attachment of an external cable, and will it use the same physical cable adaptor?

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]]> By: David http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-2009 David Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:58:16 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-2009 Ralph, I'm not completely sure what your setup is. I'd recommend giving our tech support guys a call on (02) 8707 3000. They should be able to advise you further.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('2009','David'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('2009','David','Ralph,\r\n\r\nI\'m not completely sure what your setup is. I\'d recommend giving our tech support guys a call on (02) 8707 3000. They should be able to advise you further.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Ralph,

I’m not completely sure what your setup is. I’d recommend giving our tech support guys a call on (02) 8707 3000. They should be able to advise you further.

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]]> By: Ralph http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1992 Ralph Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:02:17 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1992 I read your reply to Evan on Jan 3 with interest. Not knowing that you may soon have an ethernet next-G modem I have just installed your 'next-G wireless broadband modem' with an external antenna. Fortunately it does provide ICS to another computer through my old ethernet hub, the only problem being that the LAN ethernet adapter does not automatically read the wireless modem's DNS server IP addresses, so I have to enter them manually. This was OK when I was using a Telstra 2-way satellite because its DNS addresses remained constant but Telstra changes its wireless broadband DNS addresses every time I connect! Can you suggest any way around this annoyance?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1992','Ralph'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1992','Ralph','I read your reply to Evan on Jan 3 with interest. Not knowing that you may soon have an ethernet next-G modem I have just installed your \'next-G wireless broadband modem\' with an external antenna. Fortunately it does provide ICS to another computer through my old ethernet hub, the only problem being that the LAN ethernet adapter does not automatically read the wireless modem\'s DNS server IP addresses, so I have to enter them manually. This was OK when I was using a Telstra 2-way satellite because its DNS addresses remained constant but Telstra changes its wireless broadband DNS addresses every time I connect! Can you suggest any way around this annoyance?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I read your reply to Evan on Jan 3 with interest. Not knowing that you may soon have an ethernet next-G modem I have just installed your ‘next-G wireless broadband modem’ with an external antenna. Fortunately it does provide ICS to another computer through my old ethernet hub, the only problem being that the LAN ethernet adapter does not automatically read the wireless modem’s DNS server IP addresses, so I have to enter them manually. This was OK when I was using a Telstra 2-way satellite because its DNS addresses remained constant but Telstra changes its wireless broadband DNS addresses every time I connect! Can you suggest any way around this annoyance?
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]]> By: David http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1664 David Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:31:10 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1664 Hi Rob, At this stage we don't have any firmware updates to release. What operating system does your computer have?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1664','David'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1664','David','Hi Rob,\r\n\r\nAt this stage we don\'t have any firmware updates to release. What operating system does your computer have?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Hi Rob,

At this stage we don’t have any firmware updates to release. What operating system does your computer have?

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]]> By: Rob http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1635 Rob Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:52:57 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1635 I have BP3-EXT modem from telstra, and my computer( Acer Aspire500 series) cannot recognise the modem and will not install drivers. I have set up many wireless connections for people in the past and believe this modem/firmware is faulty, no wonder they gave it to me for free! Could you please send me a firmware upgrade, otherwise I'll be sending it back to Bigpond. Regards Rob Bailey<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1635','Rob'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1635','Rob','I have BP3-EXT modem from telstra, and my computer( Acer Aspire500 series) cannot recognise the modem and will not install drivers.\r\nI have set up many wireless connections for people in the past and believe this modem\/firmware is faulty, no wonder they gave it to me for free! Could you please send me a firmware upgrade, otherwise I\'ll be sending it back to Bigpond.\r\nRegards Rob Bailey'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I have BP3-EXT modem from telstra, and my computer( Acer Aspire500 series) cannot recognise the modem and will not install drivers.
I have set up many wireless connections for people in the past and believe this modem/firmware is faulty, no wonder they gave it to me for free! Could you please send me a firmware upgrade, otherwise I’ll be sending it back to Bigpond.
Regards Rob Bailey
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]]> By: Michael Kennedy http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1522 Michael Kennedy Sat, 23 Jun 2007 05:50:02 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1522 Where can I get a firmware update to my Maxon NextG modem, BP3-EXT. I am still on the original firmware, at it is hanging all the time.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1522','Michael Kennedy'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1522','Michael Kennedy','Where can I get a firmware update to my Maxon NextG modem, BP3-EXT. I am still on the original firmware, at it is hanging all the time.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Where can I get a firmware update to my Maxon NextG modem, BP3-EXT. I am still on the original firmware, at it is hanging all the time.
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]]> By: David http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1435 David Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:14:09 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1435 Trish, There is "Beta" software available for Mac OS for the USB Next G modems. Beta means that it isn't completely finished yet, so won't have all the funcionality and might still have some bugs. However it should allow you to connect! You can see our Mac OS User guide here: http://www.maxon.com.au/udocuments/TTM%20Installation%20Guide%20_%20Mac_104_300307.pdf<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1435','David'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1435','David','Trish,\r\n\r\nThere is \"Beta\" software available for Mac OS for the USB Next G modems. Beta means that it isn\'t completely finished yet, so won\'t have all the funcionality and might still have some bugs. However it should allow you to connect!\r\n\r\nYou can see our Mac OS User guide here:\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.maxon.com.au\/udocuments\/TTM%20Installation%20Guide%20_%20Mac_104_300307.pdf'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Trish,

There is “Beta” software available for Mac OS for the USB Next G modems. Beta means that it isn’t completely finished yet, so won’t have all the funcionality and might still have some bugs. However it should allow you to connect!

You can see our Mac OS User guide here:

http://www.maxon.com.au/udocuments/TTM%20Installation%20Guide%20_%20Mac_104_300307.pdf

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]]> By: Trish http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 Trish Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:35:24 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1402 Can you let me know if MAC osx is supported yet with the NextG wireless usb modems? Since Jan. I've been told that support is coming soon...<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1402','Trish'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1402','Trish','Can you let me know if MAC osx is supported yet with the NextG wireless usb modems? Since Jan. I\'ve been told that support is coming soon...'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Can you let me know if MAC osx is supported yet with the NextG wireless usb modems? Since Jan. I’ve been told that support is coming soon…
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]]> By: David http://www.maxon.com.au/3gblog/2006/12/15/bigpond-launches-maxons-initial-next-g-modems/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 David Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:20:47 +0000 http://maxoncdma.com.au/3gblog/?p=33#comment-1351 As mentioned, the 64 bit drivers are still very much in development.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('1351','David'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('1351','David','As mentioned, the 64 bit drivers are still very much in development.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> As mentioned, the 64 bit drivers are still very much in development.
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