Re: [PLUG] clear wimax and linux

[Joe Terranova <joeterranova@gmail.com>]

On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Sonny To <son.c.to@gmail.com> wrote:
> Anybody here successfully used clear wimax usb dongle on linux without
> using a VM?

Nope, mostly because I don't live in philly, and they haven't extended
their coverage far enough into the boondocks yet.

Clear said linux/mac support 3 months from now, 5 months ago.

See this post about how the clear modem is a rebranded modem by Quanta
Microsystems:
http://www.wimaxian.com/2009/06/05/mac-osx-driver-available-for-aerea-usb-dongle-is-it-posible-for-clear-usb-modem/

There's a driver available for OS X from that page

Here's a thread about getting it to work with Linux. there's
apparently a kernel module, which you have to connect to their windows
connection manager running in wine. have fun!
http://www.mail-archive.com/wimax@linuxwimax.org/msg00614.html

Keep in mind there's also a wimax wifi router available, which might
be less painful:
http://www.wimaxian.com/2009/01/09/clearwire-unveil-clear-mobile-wimaxwi-fi-router/


Cheers,
Joe Terranova
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