Sprint today issued version 2.06.06 for the 3G/4G Overdrive mobile hotspot. The firmware update makes several improvements, listed after the read more link below.
The update is available for manual installation, as well as a new toolkit for network administrators to disable the built-in microSD card slot. Sprint reccomends all users update via sprint.com/downloads.
Read more for the full change list from Sprint.
The update provides significant improvements to the device, including:
• Improved device stability, eliminating all known freeze-ups and lock-ups
• Wi-Fi enhancements that improve Wi-Fi stability and eliminate Wi-Fi disconnects and crashes
• Significant improvement in 3G & 4G WAN stability, eliminating most 3G and 4G disconnects
• Some improvement in overall battery life and battery life in poor coverage; for more information on how to improve battery life, see the “Overdrive Battery Tips†document on DSP
• Faster boot-up time (10-12 seconds faster)
• Improved response time when changing the WAN Mode setting – time savings of approximately 1 minute, 20 seconds; no reboot required (includes switching from 3G to 4G and vice versa)
• Tool Tips added to GPS settings screen to help the users understand the GPS settings
• Faster response time after canceling an operation on the Advanced Settings screen (device reset is no longer required; offline time decreased by 1.5 minutes)
• The ability to now enable or disable the microSD card and the TRU-install™ feature in addition to DataLink support
To obtain the new firmware upgrade, either manually check for updates (through the Overdrive browser interface), or download the file from www.sprint.com/downloads.
Following are the steps to manually check for updates:
1) Connect to Overdrive via Wi-Fi (ensure that it is plugged into AC power)
2) Go to http://Overdrive
3) Log in as “administrator†the default password is ‘password’
4) Click “Advanced Settingsâ€, and on the Basic tab, click â€Check For updatesâ€
5) Follow the steps displayed on the Web Interface and Device LCD
The Enterprise tool kit to disable the SD card slot and Driver install is now available on Sierra Wirelesses’ Enterprise IT site: www.sierrawireless.com/enterprise
Please note:
* To access this link on Sierra’s web site you will have to register and log-in
* You must have the Overdrive tethered to a laptop in order to use the tool
