Have your business phone number on your employees personal phones. If the overdrive has a gps receiver in it, its probably using the wifi connection to send the signals to your laptop. You can update your phones software using the update firmware option. Follow this process to download the file from the server page 2 provides instructions for manual download 1 power on your overdrive pro and connect your computer to it via wifi using the provided ssid and network key i. The nexus one downloads 10 times faster using the overdrive at the same location 1. The software update will be released once more when the issues with it have been corrected. A vehicle tracking system can boost safety and save you money.
Catch all the details in the moble broadband forum by following this link. Overdrive pro update prl root wireless hotspot overdrive pro. Check for software updates sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile. Lee rosen of compares the sprint overdrive to the verizon mifi. If youre used a mifi, you know the drill here you boot it up, it connects to either wimax or evdo. Heres some advice on what these plans could mean for you. Overview overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless. Like the mifi, the overdrive can connect to up to five wifi clients s.
Apr 04, 2010 its not clear why the ipad and iphone go so slow on the sprint 4g overdrive. Aircard 802s sprint overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot for sprint. Youre seeing support specific to the sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless sprint. You are viewing coverage that includes sprint coverage and roaming. Youre seeing support specific to the overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra. The overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot, made by sierra wireless and exclusive to sprint, enables users in the car, in the office, on campus to connect up to five wifienabled devices to sprints. Apr 16, 2010 i am going to force the overdrive to work in 802. Its not clear why the ipad and iphone go so slow on the sprint 4g overdrive. Learn about your bill usage, how your plan works, and get helpful info about your account. Sprint direct connect plus evolution sprint business. Get connected and stay connectedat home, at work or on the roadwith the latest software downloads for smartphones. At ces 2010 last month sprint announced their overdrive device from sierra wireless that functioned just like the device i was.
Sprints new overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot connects to both sprints 3g and 4g wimax networks and supports up to eight wifi devices. Actually, the sprint booster is very cost effective. Sprint overdrive rocks 4g at more than double 3g speeds. Sprint overdrive and data charges best buy support. This firmware update will improve performance of your overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot. Sprint overdrive pro 3g4g hotspot due march 20 slashgear. Sprint have announced their latest 4g wimax modem, the sierra wireless overdrive, and its basically a mifi on steroids. The software upgrade will also transform galaxy tab 10. Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer satisfaction according to results from the 2011 american customer satisfaction index. We recommend downloading to your desktop for ease of locating. Now when i look at the top it shows im on a partner network which i never saw before. This makes it a total replacement for the mifi, with the additional benefit of 4g.
The promotion rebate offers are subject to change at any time. Let us know a little bit about you so we can give you the best information possible. Check out one of our comprehensive device protection solutions to secure, replace and repair your investment. You may return any new computer purchased from that is dead on arrival, arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Sprint overdrive mobile hotspot snags a firmware update. Click your name in the topright corner, then select settings.
Sierra wireless overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot preowned. To access the most current software downloads for your mobile broadband card, usb modem, or other. Sprint s s offers the overdrive modem which is much like the 3gonly mifi i have been using, and i immediately starting jonesing for an upgrade. Performance optimizations while under good coverage conditions sprint community is currently readonly. Overview overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. My latest foray into broadband is the sprint overdrive 4g service. Did you install some software on the laptop that came with the overdrive. Introducing sprint one up annual upgrade program with unlimited talk, text and highspeed data guaranteed for life. After upgrade, remaining unbilled lease payments are waived. Use this software to create a highspeed internet connection for your computer anywhere on the sprint mobile broadband network with your mobile broadband. When it operates in 4g mode, sprint overdrive is a dramatic improvement over the 3g offerings from verizon, sprint, att and tmobile. But the main benefit is that you can move the unit to an.
Overdrive allows you to connect up to five wifienabled devices simultaneouslyincluding laptops, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriersthrough a single connection via wifi, to a network that is. How to tell if sprints new unlimited data plans are worth. This may not be major news if you arent an overdrive owner, but its good to see the device getting support. Only days after sprint pulled the plug on its 4monthold one up early upgrade program, the wireless company is unveiling yet another promotion aimed at people just feel compelled to constantly upg. The update is available for manual installation, as well as a new toolkit for network administrators to disable the builtin microsd card slot. Sprint expands mobile tablet portfolio with launch of samsung. Follow these steps to update the prl on a sprint overdrive pro mobile hotspot.
Sprint overdrive pro signal boosters you can boost the reception of your sprint overdrive hotspot with an external antenna or powered signal booster. For now, the software update has been placed on hold and cannot be downloaded. You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware. Overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot software update 01. Sprint is replacing a single unlimiteddata offering with a pair of plans, unlimited basic and unlimited plus. Shop for sprint phones upgrade deals online at target. All solutions provide coverage for loss, theft, physical damage and mechanical or electrical breakdown. If you are considering the overdrive on sprint, stay tuned for in. Upgrade after 12 payment as long as lease and early upgrades offered.
Introducing sprint one up annual upgrade program with. Adding an external to will improve cellular reception which will improve data transfer speeds. Mar 02, 2010 the type of work i do requires me to have an internet connection available all the time. On thursday evening, january 28th, sierra wireless is releasing its first software update for the overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot. Update prl to update your phones prl preferred roaming list. The overdrive automatically connects to the sprint 4g network when it is detected, and drops down to the 3g evdo network when 4g is not available. You can update your overdrive account settings on using these steps. Oct 16, 2017 the purpose of sprint overdrive is to make it so that all you need to do is hold your sprint buttonkey if you want to navigate the plains of eidolon or any future openworld content in a timely fashion, while not reducing control for normal, tilebased missions, as in those tight corridors you wont be holding down sprint for 10 seconds. Sierra wireless overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot sprint. Find the latest software from sprint for your mobile broadband card or usb modem.
Follow this process to download the file from the server page 2 provides instructions for manual download 1 power on your overdrive pro and connect your computer to it via wifi using the provided ssid and network key. Sprint overdrive 3g4g mobile hot spot introduced at ces 2010, the sprint overdrive is a mobile wireless router much like the mifi, except that its capable of both 3g and 4g speeds. Catch all the sprint community is currently readonly. You get some great benefits when you choose to migrate to the next generation of sdc. Update profile to update your sprint data user profile. The purpose of sprint overdrive is to make it so that all you need to do is hold your sprint buttonkey if you want to navigate the plains of eidolon or any future openworld content in a timely fashion, while not reducing control for normal, tilebased missions, as in those tight corridors you wont be holding down sprint for 10 seconds. This firmware update will improve performance of your overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot. As a result, ive tested a variety of broadband data plans for the past 5 years. New sprint devices and devices activated under the sprint upgrade program must remain active during the time the rebate is being processed approximately eight weeks. Sprint expands mobile tablet portfolio with launch of. The firmware update makes several improvements, listed after the read more link below. If so, it probably included a driver that pulls the gps data off the wifi connection from the.
In addition to tying for first place among wireless. But i can honestly tell you that i have stayed with sprint and their data plan for 7 years because i have never had an issue with speed, connection, or. And i guess that means were seeing the start of true data roaming in the 4g space. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless find the latest software from sprint for your mobile broadband card or usb modem. Jan 07, 2010 we just grabbed a sprint overdrive 3g 4g mobile hotspot and put it through some quick tests.
My intent was to provide wireless access for my children, for whom i had purchased an apple macbook and netbook purchased at best buy along with overdrive. Broadband devices to access the firmware update file. Sprint one up along with sprint unlimited guarantee for life available to new and existing customers on sept. Sprint overdrive 4g mobile hotspot unboxing and handson. Sprint and samsung are investigating complaints that some devices in the galaxy s8 family are unable to connect to lte following the dsc1 android pie update. We just grabbed a sprint overdrive 3g 4g mobile hotspot and put it through some quick tests. Overdrive pro 3g4g mobile hotspot user guide ftp directory listing. Firmware update process 423 12 1 overdrive pro server download. I guess what theyre doing is distancing themselves from clearwire, whose network it seems to be riding on. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot on thursday evening, january 28th, a new firmware update fw 1. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless support. Install or update software for mobile broadband cards, usb modems and other devices to keep you connected while on the go.
Byod bring your own device used to mean employees would conduct company business on their personal phone lines putting customer relationships at risk. Sprint launches yet another early upgrade program, this time. Your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. Coverage is not available everywhere and varies based on a number of factors. If youre used a mifi, you know the drill here you boot. S announced today the upcoming availability of overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless. Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. The sprint booster can be installed in about 10 minutes with most cars and can be restored to stock just as easily. Sprint overdrive connects five devices to mobile 3g, 4g. That improved coverage, combined with an easy way to afford.
I recently purchased a sprint overdrive to replace a sprint air card. Sprint overdrive 3g4g wimax mobile hotspot announced updated. Sprints network upgrade is in overdrive, and theyve made significant progress. Update your phone firmware cell phones, mobile phones. While on the sprint network, your pushtotalk calls made on sprints pushtotalk devices. Jun 21, 2011 the software upgrade will also transform galaxy tab 10. Sprint phone upgrade deals april 2020 moneysavingpro. Sprint updates overdrive to fix bugs, improve performance. Power on your overdrive and connect your computer to it via wifi. Sprint shows off overdrive wireless router pcworld. Check this page for free software updates, applications and more. Overdrive 3g4g mobile hotspot by sierra wireless support sprint. Sprint direct connect plus is a pushtotalk solution that keeps your workforce in constant realtime communication with each other, support teams and headquarters.
Theres a firmware update for the sprint overdrive that addresses some common complaints. Sprint overdrive 3g4g wimax mobile hotspot announced. Sprint will start selling its overdrive wireless wimax router on jan. The update is available for manual installation, as well as a new toolkit for network administrators to disable the builtin. Update sprint flash software to upgrade your phone to the latest software version. The new sprint 4g series kicks off today with an introduction to the overdrive and the plan of attack for the next month or so. Unfortunately, after a check around the web i am very hesitant to jump from the mifi to the overdrive, as i am seeing a lot of folks reporting problems with the sprint modem. This tool provides highlevel estimates of our wireless coverage. Mar 30, 2010 sprint s s offers the overdrive modem which is much like the 3gonly mifi i have been using, and i immediately starting jonesing for an upgrade. Please use the my sprint app or to manage your account. Business wire, september 20, 20 in continuing its commitment to offering customers the best value in wireless, sprint nyse.
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