WWAN Support Update 1.0 Improves Novatel Support

Apple released the WWAN Support Update 1.0 on Monday with support for additional Novatel wireless products. WWAN is a wireless data system used by many cell phone services. The update adds support for these adapters:

• Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA)

• Novatel Wireless Merlin EX720 Express Card (EVDO Rev. A)
• Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 USB Modem (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)

• Novatel XV620 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. 0)
• Novatel V740 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. A)
• Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)

The WWAN Support Update requires Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher and an Intel-based Mac laptop computer. It is free, and available for download at the Apple Support Web site.