Mac OS X 10.4.10: Improved WWAN Support

In a recent article (Connect your Mac to cellular networks the easy way using launch2net), Moose was testing the Express Card HSDPA/UMTS Merlin XU870 modem with the launch2net application.

The last Mac OS X update 10.4.10 could have added the native support for the WWAN, as reported by one of our reader:

Apple seems to have quietly updated the WWAN support. When I insert my Merlin XU870 Modem Express Card in my MacBook Pro, it is now instantly recognized by the system (even though it is identified as a Cingular card).
There is a dedicated icon appearing on the menu bar, indicating the strength of the wireless connection while providing a quicker way to connect/disconnect. The transfer speed can even be monitored via the Monitor Utility.
When compared to the Novatel drivers installed by Launch2net, Apple's drivers seems to be faster and more efficient, delivering higher wireless data transfer speed.