MiniMax software – update (inc Vista and MCE) March 9
We’ve continued working on the next software release for the Telstra Turbo Modem.
In order to not be providing continual updates, we’re trying to fix all the bugs and include all the compatibility in the one release. Further to what we expected, we’re also trying to include 64bit drivers for Vista into this release also. It will hopefully mean that the Telstra Turbo Modem will work natively with XP, XP Media Centre Edition, and all flavours of Vista. We’re also fixing a few other bugs, which will increase the stability of the software considerably!
There will still be a couple of limitations on the new software. At this stage, we have not found a workaround for the software requiring admin rights to work (on Vista). We are working with Microsoft to resolve this, but we don’t yet have a fix. There is also a limitation in the modem for the username/password of around 30 characters. For some users on IP WANs this can be an issue.
You don’t state a release date.
There are a lot of us stuck at the moment.
Can I try a beta version??
Jeff,
The reason I haven’t given a release date is that it depends upon Telstra’s approval process rather than us. As it’s out of our control, I don’t want to promise something that we can’t guarantee to happen!
We can’t release the software at all until it’s been approved.
What problem are you experiencing? We do have some work arounds for most issues in the mean time…
Do you have a beta version software available?? I have your modem with telstra as my only option for internet access… I realise this is not your issue directly however i can not do my job with out internet access … cheers hoping you can provide a temp solution until final approvals completed 31 march 07
Hi there
I have just bought a Minimax from Telecom NZ, I need a Vista driver to run it on my new Dell laptop. Pls give me an update of where you are at with this.
Tks
Hi Bradley,
The drivers that come with the CDMA MiniMax are Vista compatible. Have you tried installing the software? If not, try using it as a dial-up connection.
David, I cannot get the CDMA MiniMax working with Vista. I get a message saying that there is no dial tone. Can you tell me how it works.
Tony
Tony,
Please give our tech support line a call on (02) 9707 2000. They should be able to help you further.
I am having trouble with Vista. I have just bought a new laptop and am trying to install my minimax. It gets through the installation wizard, but the first time I plugged it in, there was a problem with the “new hardware”. When I try to use the program, it says that minimax.exe has stopped working and it will tell me if it finds a solution (which it doesn’t!). Does the minimax require a vista driver or another way to work around this??
Riana,
Please give our tech support team a call (02) 9707 2000, they should be able to help you further!
I am having exactly the same problem as Riana with the same words appearing. The Minimax software appears to install properly. The green light comes on the modem and when you start the software it says, after a couple of seconds, “Maxon_Minimax has stopped working”. Again it does not provide a solution; so much for Vista’s much-vaunted help. I shall see what the techs say but it does appear it is NOT compatible with Vista.
I’ve just got a telecom minimax to use with my Dell X1 – which doesnt have a PC slot. the hardware and and software for the minimax is farkin heaps better than the seira card i had plug into a huge ulan adapter before. thanx for giving me mobility again. for such a simple concept (USB modem), it was a long time coming for telecom ;-(
Glad you like it Anaru!
What’s the state of play for Next G USB software for use with Media Edition?
It’s coming. Still going through the various approval processes (microsoft and telstra)
Hi,
I am trying to use my MiniMax Broadband card on a Vistra Laptop. The software installs fine but when I go to connect I am recieving a “680 No Dial Tone” error. This card works fine on a Windows XP machine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Hi, using Turbo modem on XP but its very buggy. Says “cannot detect modem” as soon as you go in and out of coverage; drops connection and hangs PC in a high signal area; etc. Upgraded from Minimax which was bombproof, great sofwtare! but this Turbo Modem software is not production quality. What is the rough estimate of a version with bugs fixed and is there a list of the bugs currently being fixed in the software or to be fixed ? Thanks.
Ramon,
Please give our tech support line a call (02) 9707 2000. They should be able to help you further.
Chris,
What version of XP are you running? We do have internal bug fix lists, however these are not publicly available at this stage. When we release the next version of the software (which is hopefully only a few weeks away) I’ll try to get a changelog released with it.
Thanks David. It’s XP with SP2.
Can you confirm if the bug which says cannot detect modem after loosing signal (then it fails to keep retrying and you must close the software and take the modem out and back in) is fixed or scheduled to be fixed?
Chris,
It certainly is.
i cant even find a driver on the net for any windows. if someone gets one can u send it to me knave-of-spades@hotmail.com
Marty,
What product are you looking for drivers for ?
G,day,
A mate of mine uses your product whilst traveling with either an Asus or Sony Vaio laptop. He will often get a BSOD when plugging in the unit with the following code:
C:\DOCUME~1\KEVINB~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERe8c9.dir00\Mini052007-02.dmp
C:\DOCUME~1\KEVINB~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERe8c9.dir00\sysdata.xml
BCCode:93 BCP1:00000050 BCP2:00000000 BCP3:00000000 BCP4:00000000 OSVer:5_1_2600 SP:2_0 Product:768_1
July 5, 2007
C:\DOCUME~1\KEVINB~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER04a8.dir00\Mini070507-02.dmp
C:\DOCUME~1\KEVINB~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER04a8.dir00\sysdata.xml
Event viewer logs the following fault:
Faulting application maxon_minimax.exe, version 1.0.0.1, faulting module ntdll.dll, version 5.1.2600.2180, fault address 0×00011e58.
He is running XP SP2 will all updates. Any ideas on how to rectify would be appreciated.
Cheers
Matt,
Give our tech support guys a call. (02) 8707 3000.