26/09/077.2mbps firmware upgrade released
Telstra has launched it's 7.2mbps upgrade.
You can access this upgrade
here05/09/07Site outage
As many of you may have realised, we had a complete website outage over the last few days.
It should all now be back up and running! Our apologies for any inconveniences caused.
24/08/07Working @ Maxon
As we continue to grow, there are a couple of positions available within Maxon. Please see our Working @ Maxon page for more details.
jobs.php22/08/07EtherMax now available
Maxon Australia's USB Docking Station (EtherMax) is finally available!
Providing routing/ethernet capabilities, this stylish unit facilitates sharing a Next G connection.
To purchase this unit directly, please visit our online store.
We'll be updating the product page to include more technical information and pictures over the next few days.
Thank you all for your patience!
14/08/07ModMax is now available!
Our long awaited industrial modem is now available!
You can now purchase them at our
Online Shop!products_modmax_overview.php01/08/07Next G outage ended
The Next G network appears to be working ok again, all services restored.
31/07/07Next G Network experiencing outage
We've been advised that there are currently nationwide issues with Telstra's Next G network. The symptoms so far appear to be modems that can connect, but then can't browse at all. So far no ETA on a fix.
Posted at 12:38pm Tuesday 31-07-07
17/07/07BigPond release firmware update for USB Modems
BigPond have released a firmware update for their USB Mobile Broadband modems.
More information is available here.
06/07/07Vista 64 Bit Drivers released.
If you have a Telstra Turbo Modem or a BigPond USB Wireless Broadband modem (either of the USB modems), and want to use it on Windows Vista 64 bit, you finally can!
If you're a BigPond customer, you can download the updated BigPond software from here.
If you're a Telstra Turbo Modem user, we have updated drivers for you, however the full connection manager still does not work with Vista. We've completely redesigned the Modem Manager from the ground up, so once that's available you will be able to use the connection manager in Vista. In the mean time, you can download the updated drivers and installation guide from here.
06/07/07MiniMax on Mac OS - Beta 3
We now have available Beta 3 for the Mac OS. Beta 3 includes improved stability, and it responds properly to the computer sleep.
If you're a BigPond user, head over here to download the updated BigPond software.
Telstra Turbo Modem users can download the latest version here.
27/04/07Visit us at CeBIT
Once again, Maxon will be present at this year's CeBIT. CeBIT is Australia's leading ICT event.
Come check us out at stand
c60.
Register free for CeBIT at
www.cebit.com.au27/04/07Mac OS Beta 2 Released
We have released a second beta for Mac OS (which includes a basic GUI).
If you have registered your interest on our Mac OS mailling list you will have already received notification of this release.
http://www.maxon.com.au/udrivers/MaxonHSDPA_v1.0b2.10.4.dmg - For Mac OS X v 10.4 (we recommend 10.4.9)
http://www.maxon.com.au/udrivers/MaxonHSDPA_v1.0b2.10.3.dmg - For Mac OS X v 10.3.9 (you must have 10.3.9 earlier versions are not supported)
Installation instructions and userguide are included in the dmg file.
13/04/07Migrating from CDMA?
We've put together some information for those of you who have CDMA products and are looking for information on migrating to Next G.
Read more about it here:
migration.php13/03/07Telstra no longer offer PC Pack
As of the 22nd Feb this year, Telstra are no longer offering time based plans for their Next G service (known as PC Pack).
You can see the available Telstra options here:
http://www.telstra.com.au/business/products/internetanddata/mobilebroadbanddataplans/index.htm
You can still access the Next G service on a time based plan, but only through
BigPond
12/03/07Be updated on the latest re: Mac OS.
We know there are lots of you who have been waiting patiently for us to release the next version of Mac OS software for our Next G modems.
To make it easier for you to know you haven't missed the latest, please fill out your details here:
http://www.maxon.com.au/supportcentre_mac.php
Any details submitted through that form will ONLY be used to inform you of Mac OS software updates.
09/03/07Maxon CDMA website up!
You can view our old CDMA website here:
www.maxoncdma.com.au
It includes all the support and drivers for our Australian CDMA and radio product.
13/02/07Important note regarding Beta driver.
The driver in it’s current state connects to the telstra.internet APN. If you are on a PcPack plan (hourly based) you will be charged at the PAYG rate, which is charged per KB.
Please be aware of this when using the Telstra Turbo Modem on Mac OS. We are working urgently on providing other connection options.
09/02/07Apple MAC Telstra Turbo Modem Drivers
Beta Version of Telstra Turbo Modem drivers for Apple MAC is available; the Final version will be available by 15/02/2007
Please note that these are only Drivers.
The user interface software for MAC will be ready by mid February 2007
These drivers will only work for Telstra Turbo Modem. Do not use for BigPond product.
You must disable PIN request on the USIM card before this will work. Do this by putting the USIM card into a mobile phone, and disabling the PIN request through your phone.
Following some concerns that were raised, please not the following about the driver:
When it connects, it connects using the telstra.internet APN (rather than telstra.pcpack or telstra.datapack).
If you are on a PcPack plan (hourly based) you will be charged at the PAYG rate, which is charged per KB.
http://www.maxon.com.au/udrivers/Mac_Drivers_Beta_090207.zip25/01/07Telstra Turbo Modem Manager for Windows
We're having an issue with the backend system that is now allowing us to upload the drivers correctly to the Support Centre.
In the mean time, you can download them from here:
http://www.maxon.com.au/udrivers/Telstra_Turbo_Modem_Manager_v1.1.0.zip (note the file is approx 8 mb)
25/01/07CDMA Website down.
Due to the swap over to our new site, the old website with information for our CDMA customers is currently unavailable.
We are working on rectifying this, but it will probably not be up until at earliest tomorrow (Friday).
Our appologies for any inconvenience.
In the mean time, if you urgently require the site (such as for CDMA product drivers) you can access most of it from here:
http://203.210.107.63/
Once it is up, it will be available at www.maxoncdma.com.au
10/01/07Maxon new website!
In keeping with our shift toward Next G development, we have redesigned our website!
Our aim is to provide the information and support you need in an accesible and user friendly way!
If you have further suggestions about how to improve our website please let us know (use the contact us link above)!
08/01/07Telstra Launches Telstra Turbo Modem
Telstra have launched a Telstra Next G branded version of our MiniMax (Telstra Turbo Modem).
15/12/06BigPond launches Maxon Next G
Bigpond has today launched the first two of our Next G modems, a MiniMax replacement, and a replacement for the old BigPond Mobile Broadband CDMA external modem.You can find out more details about the pricing options for these modems over at Bigpond’s Wireless Broadband page.
Sales and tech support for these modems is available from BigPond (Sales - 131 282, Tech - 133 933)
Make sure to for the areas you need mobile internet access in.
Unfortunately MAC OS support is not available at this stage, but we are working hard at providing that.
http://my.bigpond.com/internetplans/broadband/wireless/about/
12/12/06
CDMA and RF Data website
For all our legacy product customers (CDMA, and RF), you can view our old site and access those resources by clicking on the link to CDMA SITE in the top navigation area, or going to http://www.maxoncdma.com.au
http://www.maxoncdma.com.au
