iPass Open Mobile for Macintosh
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 Chris Witeck, Director Product Marketing
Recently we just concluded a series of blog posts detailing our latest Open Mobile for Windows release.
I also want to draw attention to iPass Open Mobile for Macintosh that was released earlier this month. This is a great release for all of our Mac users out there, as now the Open Mobile client for Macintosh features a totally redesigned user interface, as well as, supporting new connection options – such as connecting to our free OpenAccess network or supporting Mobile Broadband connections.
We’ve provided some additional information on the new features and capabilities that can be found in the Open Mobile client for Macintosh v1.1 below, and there is plenty more which you can learn about in the release notes or by talking to your iPass contact.
Open Mobile for Macintosh Release Highlights:
Tags: Macintosh
- Redesigned User Interface: Open Mobile for Macintosh now features a totally new user experience, moving to more of an application-based user interface
- Smart Network Selection: The network selection criteria found in the Open Mobile Portal that is currently used by the Open Mobile for Windows to determine how networks are displayed to users will now also extend to the Open Mobile for Macintosh
- OpenAccess Support: The free OpenAccess Wi-Fi network is now supported.
- Auto-Connect Support: Open Mobile for Macintosh can now auto-connect to available Mobile Broadband/3G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, networks. This includes Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections that are not established through the Open Mobile client (inherited connections).
- Mobile Broadband Support: Open Mobile for Macintosh now supports Mobile Broadband connections, and will have the ability to auto-connect to the Mobile Broadband network when Open Mobile detects that a Mobile Broadband card has been inserted. Additionally, administrators can specify via policy if Mobile Broadband users have permission to roam or not. (Select set of Mobile Broadband devices supported with this release)
- Improved Mobile Insight Reporting: Open Mobile for Macintosh now reports additional details on Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Mobile Broadband connections to the Open Mobile Portal, presenting more metrics to administrators regarding mobility usage from Macintosh users.
