Customer couldn't get IP connection using Explorer 100 BGAN with Mac. Customer was running Leopard with VMFusion.We installed VMFusion on our Mac, tested, and found that VMFusion is not compatible with USB drivers for Explorer 100. Removed VMFusion from test Mac and was able to get IP connection again.

Some people have experienced problems getting an IP connection when using a MAC running OSX with an Explorer 100 BGAN. While we continue to pursue a root cause with our suppliers, one solution is to run Boot Camp software and install Windows XP on Mac. We have helped a customer...

PROBLEM: In early 2007, Globalstar announced unexpected problems with their satellites. Evidently, the S-band satellite antenna power amplifier on the satellites had degraded and two-way voice and data services were impacted. Simplex services such as those used for some Globalstar-based locator systems, such as SPOT, were not severely affected.SOLUTION: Globalstar...