Configuring NodeMobile Data for ZTE MF652 3G Modems
This guide is suitable for ZTE MF652 NodeMobile Data (3G) USB modems.
What we'll cover:
- Installing your ZTE modem (Windows and Macintosh)
- Connecting to the Internet
- Workarounds for Mac OS X 10.7 and 10.8
- Disconnecting the modem
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Installing your NodeMobile Data USB modem
Microsoft Windows
- Plug the NodeMobile Data modem into a USB port on your computer.
- An autorun wizard should appear. If the autorun wizard fails to load, you will need to go to My Computer and double-click on the USB icon.
- Click Next to begin the setup Wizard.
- The Join Air installation utility should appear. Click Next.
- Choose where you would like to install the software, then click Next.
- Click Finish to complete the wizard.
Mac OS X
- Plug the NodeMobile Data modem into a USB port on your computer.
- An icon should appear on your Desktop automatically and a Finder window should open.
- The Join Air utility should appear. Click Continue.
- Click Install or Change Install Location if you wish to install the software to a specific folder.
- When the installation is complete, click Close to end the installer.
Note for users running Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) or 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
NodeMobile Data may require some extra steps to connect.
Please follow our workaround guide to configure NodeMobile Data.
Configuring your NodeMobile Data connection
Step 1
- The first time you run your NodeMobile Data software, you will be prompted for an SP Code:
| SP Code (purchased before 18/08/09): | 333a1 |
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| SP Code (purchased after 18/08/09): | inode |
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| Figure 1: Entering the SP Code into the NodeMobile Data software, Windows and Macintosh. Left: The Windows prompt. Right: The Mac OS X prompt. |
- Click OK once you have entered the SP Code.
Step 2
- The Wireless Broadband (Join Air) screen will be displayed.
- Click Connect at the bottom right of the window to connect to the Internet: test that you can browse the web.
NOTE: If you are running Mac OS X 10.7 or 10.8, you may be unable to click "Connect" - if so, you need to follow our workaround guide to configure NodeMobile Data.
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| Figure 2: Connecting to the Internet with the Windows software |
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| Figure 3: Connecting to the Internet with the Mac OS X software |
Disconnecting the NodeMobile Data device
- Click the Disconnect button to disconnect the Internet.
- If you would like to remove the USB device:
- Microsoft Windows: Select the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
- Mac OS X: Drag the Wireless BB icon from your Desktop to the Trash.
Workaround for Mac OS X 10.7 and 10.8
If you have installed your NodeMobile Data device, but the "Join Air" software won't allow you to connect, follow the steps below to workaround the problem:
Step 1
- Close the 'Join Air' software if it is still open.
- Go to the Apple Menu at the top left corner of your screen, then System Preferences.
- Go to Network (located in the third row)
- Select ZTEUSBModem from the panel in the left.
- Enter the Telephone Number as *99#.
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| Figure 4: Entering the telephone number for the workaround |
Step 2
- Click Advanced at the bottom right of the screen.
- Set the Vendor to Generic.
- Set the Model to GRPS (GSM/3G).
- Set the APN to internode.
- Click OK to save the settings.
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| Figure 5: Advanced NodeMobile Data settings for the workaround |
- Click Apply then Connect to connect to the Internet.
Further Assistance
If you're looking for assistance with the Huawei E169, E160E, E173, and E1762 USB modems see the following guide:
If you are having trouble setting up your router or would like to clarify some of the steps, please contact our Support Team.
