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Question posted by maximebiewers on February 12th, 2013

Wifi Not Working With Mac Os

Hi I just bought a O2 broadband with a Huawei E586 but it seems that I succeed to connect my PC using WiFi but not my MAC´s... It´s working when I plug the hotspot using USB but it´s not working with WiFi. I can see the hotspot, try to connect to him but when I type the password, it´s not working. Let me know if you have some info about this problem Thank u in advance

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 12th, 2013 8:02 PM

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The version of your Mac OS Operating System might be incompatible with your Huawei E586. Based on the product specifications provided by the support website Huawei, Huawei E586 device supports the follow Operating Systems.

Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7
MAC OS X 10.5,MAC OS X 10.6,MAC OS X 10.7

Source:

http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productFeatures.do?pinfoId=3148&directoryId=5009&treeId=3619&tab=0

Your computer should be running one of these Operating Systems to meet the requirements. You may refer to the user's manual of this device for additional information. Here's the link:

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Huawei/E586/155457

If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.

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Quick Start Guide - Page 1

... KIND OF WARRANTIES. 1 For details about the model you selected, consult your reference only. The illustrations are provided for choosing HUAWEI Mobile WiFi Supported functions and actual appearance depend on the web management page. Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2011. All rights reserved. This guide briefly describes the functions of the Mobile...

Quick Start Guide - Page 2

... HUAWEI Mobile WiFi Connection Scenarios A Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the Mobile WiFi. The connection scenarios illustrated here are for your reference. The actual connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or computer. Scenario 1: Multi-device access via Wi-Fi Scenario 2: One-device access via USB...

Quick Start Guide - Page 7

Before You Start Installing the SIM Card and the Battery Caution: Do not use any SIM card that the SIM card is incompatible with the Mobile WiFi. Otherwise, the Mobile WiFi may be damaged. Insert the SIM card in figure 2, and then slide the SIM card into the slot. 7 Be sure that is not standard or is facing in the right direction, as shown in the card slot.

Quick Start Guide - Page 8

...a long time, it is an optional accessory. Charging the Battery Note: If the battery has not been used for removal.  Do not remove the microSD card when it must be lost. Then insert the ...Doing so may damage the card and the Mobile WiFi, and data stored on the card may purchase one yourself.  To remove the microSD card, press in use. If a microSD card did not come with your...

Quick Start Guide - Page 9

... the charger is an optional accessory. Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging Connect the Mobile WiFi to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. Use of an incompatible charger or one yourself. Such use chargers compatible with the Mobile WiFi and provided by a designated manufacturer. Method 1: Using the charger Caution:  Only use voids all warranties, whether expressed or...

Quick Start Guide - Page 10

...: Power on the web management page. For the details about how to the requirements of the service provider. The Mobile WiFi is enabled. 10 Step2: Establish a Wi-Fi Connection (Take a computer with Windows® XP operating system as an example) 1. Note: Press and hold until the screen lights up. Make sure that...

Quick Start Guide - Page 11

... set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must have a wireless network adapter installed. 3. Wait until the wireless connection icon is displayed. Otherwise, check to make sure you have a wireless network adapter installed. If Wireless Network Connection is displayed, a wireless network adapter is available. Click View available wireless networks to your Mobile WiFi. 5. Select a network...

Quick Start Guide - Page 12

... transmission is no data transmission over a period of time, the Mobile WiFi automatically terminates the Internet connection. Step3: Access the Internet After you establish a Wi-Fi connection successfully, you are subscribed to the time-based network service, you can access the Internet using the following modes. For example, if you are recommended to select...

Quick Start Guide - Page 13

Note: The default password is a proper one. 2. Make sure that the connection between the Mobile WiFi and the client is admin. 13 To access the Internet, set up a connection manually. Start the Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in to the Internet automatically even while you are roaming. Enter the password and log...

Quick Start Guide - Page 14

... PIN code. Press any key to turn on the Mobile WiFi within a preset period, the screen turns off. If the Mobile WiFi is powered by the battery only, choose whether to enable the Mobile WiFi to turn off Wi-Fi automatically. Daily Use Power Saving Mode If no Wi-Fi devices access the Mobile...

Quick Start Guide - Page 15

... function of the Mobile WiFi. Start the client. 3. Note: After Wi-Fi is enabled, press and hold WPS to the Mobile WiFi supports the WPS function, a network key will be automatically generated without manual input. To establish a WPS connection, perform the following steps: 1. Establishing a WPS Connection If a Wi-Fi client connected to enable the WPS...

Quick Start Guide - Page 16

... all personal configuration settings and restores all web-based management settings and parameters to some parameters, you may restore factory defaults and reconfigure the Mobile WiFi. Restoring Factory Defaults If you forget the changes you have made to their default values. 16 All factory default settings are successfully restored.

Quick Start Guide - Page 17

.... 5. Select a network indicated by the SSID of your local Wi-Fi access point. 4. Example 1: Wi-Fi Connection to detect all networks within range. First press the ► button of the Mobile WiFi. Select New Connection to specify an easy to input the Wi-Fi key.  SSID: The Wi-Fi name of the...

Quick Start Guide 2 - Page 2

...-device access via Wi-Fi Scenario 2: One-device access via USB Digital camera Smart phone Game machine Laptop 2 The actual connection procedure depends on the operating system of the Wi-Fi device or computer. Getting to Know HUAWEI Mobile WiFi Connection Scenarios A Wi-Fi device or computer can be connected to the Internet through the Mobile...

Quick Start Guide 2 - Page 9

Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging Connect the Mobile WiFi to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. Method 1: Using the charger Caution:  Only use voids all warranties, whether expressed or implied, on the product.  The charger is not provided in the package, you can contact your local dealer ...

Quick Start Guide 2 - Page 11

...key in the lower right corner of the PC screen. 11 Note:  If the encryption parameter is displayed. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Note: To set for the Mobile WiFi, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is already set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must have a wireless network adapter installed. 3. Otherwise, check to make...

Quick Start Guide 3 - Page 9

... to buy one from an unknown manufacturer may cause the Mobile WiFi to a PC using a compatible data cable. 9 Such use chargers compatible with the Mobile WiFi and provided by a designated manufacturer. Use of an incompatible charger or one yourself. Method 2: Connecting to a PC for charging Connect the Mobile WiFi to malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. If the charger...

Quick Start Guide 3 - Page 11

... indicated by the SSID of wireless networks available. 4. Wait until the wireless connection icon is already set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must have a wireless network adapter installed. 3. Note: To set for the Mobile WiFi, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is available. If Wireless Network Connection is displayed, a wireless network adapter is displayed. 2.

Quick Start Guide 4 - Page 9

... malfunction, fail, or could even cause a fire. Method 2: Connecting to a PC for a long time, it must be charged first. Charging the Battery Note: If the battery has not been used for charging Connect the Mobile WiFi to a PC using a compatible data cable. 9 Method 1: Using the charger Caution: Only use voids all warranties, whether expressed or implied, on the product.

Quick Start Guide 4 - Page 11

.... Otherwise, check to your Mobile WiFi. 5. Note: To set for the Mobile WiFi, the Wireless Network Connection dialog box is already set up a Wi-Fi connection, the PC must have a wireless network adapter installed. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Enter the network key in the lower right corner of the PC screen. 11 Note:  If...