Lowyat.NET > Modem/Router Suggestions

fillet

Feb 17 2006, 01:57 PM

Recently there are many newly created topics seeking for suggestions and recommendations on either modem or router. This topic will serve as a place for the suggestions and recommendations purposes. Any newly created topic which seeks suggestions and recommendations on either modem or router will be merged here - yongkailoon

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Chartry

Feb 17 2006, 05:16 PM

Maybe Hyundai manage to transfer their expertise in Heavy Industries to Networking hardware?

mengsuan

Feb 17 2006, 05:37 PM

You changed your NIC 4-5 times due to lightning?

Maybe the modem transfer all the current to your NIC...

jkjk... Congrats to you for having a good lasting modem.

Stormwatch

Feb 17 2006, 07:38 PM

Mmm....had also been using this modem for quite a long while 4 years also approx...but ended late last year, when the lan system kapuut.

The dsl system however is still working so i often use it for dsl line checking

Really good modem this. If any place sells it, I wouldn't mind buying it again

fulat

Feb 17 2006, 08:41 PM

4 years? u are one of those lucky person who subscribe to streamyx when they launched early 2002. right?

LokGP

Feb 17 2006, 08:46 PM

4 years! I have blown 3 Aznet modems in the past 3 years! And heck they were expensive!

fillet

Feb 17 2006, 09:27 PM

yeah...!!1

hyundai HASE-220..

also use for about 4 years...

i started streamyx 5 years ago...

firstime i get AZTECH... one lighting strike.. LAN AND MODEM GONE!!!!

then i bought Hyundai HASE-220 from my friend( he got extra that time) for RM100... last me 4 years until now and it's still rocking

MX510

Feb 17 2006, 11:55 PM

My friends also have been using the Hyundai since streamyx old days till now no problem connection 24/7 even no fan near the modem

thumbs up for Hyundai

expl0it

Feb 18 2006, 12:29 AM

Indeed, this modem is awesome. I used it for more than 3 years, until lightning took it out last year.

Joseph Hahn

Feb 18 2006, 08:47 AM

lol that's amazing .. my modem and mobo both gone after being struck by lightning

takata

Feb 18 2006, 11:48 AM

wow..still on marker ka this modem? interested laa.....

i've been use streamyx for 2 years... maybe 4 to 5 times changing modem due lightning strike...

last month kena lightning 2 mobo & 1 modem down....

but not my linksys Wifi Router.....

thefryingfox

Feb 18 2006, 11:50 AM

yeah i still have this modem with me
its really lasting

but the adaptor is not

i've changed the adaptor 3 times already...i use on another machine but this modem gets slightly hot sometimes.

currently using zte and im happy with it

amirsubhi

Feb 18 2006, 12:40 PM

well..my aztech 906e(b)....its been 3 years n doing great!!

paultantk

Feb 19 2006, 03:35 AM

i agree, i'm using the hase220 too. doesn't run as hot as other modems and very lasting.

gestapo

Feb 19 2006, 04:05 AM

i have one also, and i do like it, but unfortunately it was fried when i lend it to a fren..

guess it was not a monster as u said .. lucky u

RangerRed

Feb 19 2006, 11:36 AM

Hyundai still working for me for 3 yrs now serving as backup to my D-Link 500T. The modem never overheats or anything... great modem.. but haven clean off the spider shit all over it.. heheheh

kennytsh

Feb 20 2006, 08:20 PM

i've been using this modem for about 3 years already too... so far still good and always on it 24/7 ... its really a good lasting modem.... thumb !

audigydekwmak

Feb 20 2006, 10:33 PM

yup definitly agree.... the last time b4 it was struck by lightning the second time.... the 1st time the lightning burned off my computer... EVERthing roasted...gosh.... including HDD...wht a havoc.. and yet it survive... too bad the 2nd time it cant take another blow..lolx.. too sad... now tmnet change an cheap built aztech modem to me..T.T

Meis

Feb 21 2006, 11:08 AM

lol that's amazing .. my modem and mobo both gone after being struck by lightning

fairx

Feb 21 2006, 09:36 PM

Proud owner of Hase 220 almost 4 years now..

hopefully they'll last longer.. until adsl2 finally up & running I guess

Mau

Feb 22 2006, 10:46 PM

Yes, it is a good dsl model. Was using it for about 2 years, served me well. Kept it now for backup.

hoongern

Feb 23 2006, 03:55 AM

I've also been using it for 4 years as well, no probs. Nice that I can telnet into it through the COM port... One question though - it doesn't seem to be available? Why is it that it is so hard to find, since it seems to be a good modem?

expl0it

Feb 23 2006, 03:58 AM

I don't think its made anymore.

vince316

Feb 23 2006, 11:21 AM

Yeah my hase220 also same case. Struct by lightning. Comp spoilt but modem still using even now. Although got burnt mark in modem but still fine and running.
Ultimate modem of all times......

kit0

Feb 23 2006, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(fillet @ Feb 17 2006, 01:57 PM)

hmm

i have been using a Hyundai HASE-220 DSL modem for maybe 4 Years!!

and guess what..

after numerous Thunderstrom and lighting strike..
i've only changed FEW Network Card.. but not the modem!!

this modem is a monster....
if it's available on the market... get it.. although it lacks in function like port forwarding.. it's a VERY VERY lasting modem...

i changed 4-5 NIC due to lighting... but not this modem..

Thumbs UP

same here using this modem 4 years loh
also change to few nic card due to lighting
wahahah
lucky my modem is still alive

fillet

Feb 24 2006, 02:30 PM

wah looks like everyone who has this modem is still using it...

lol.. my friend using ZTE.... one lighting.. spoil.. change .... another lighting .. spoil again...

but if they ever REPROduce the modem again...

i hope they include port forwarding this time..

socratesman

Feb 25 2006, 11:00 AM

Is this HASE-220 a plain modem or modem/router combo?

kunglao

Feb 25 2006, 08:10 PM

yeah, agreed. that modem is a monster.

any members wanna buy the hase 220 modem? i am selling at RM50.

the sale thread its in garage sales.... wireless stuff.

hello fillet, i am not hijacking, just looking for potential buyers since i read here
got so many hyundai hase220 modem fans.

lol..

evilnickwong

Feb 26 2006, 12:13 PM

My HASE-220 has been great since I got it in the early Streamyx days too. Has a very easy web based config too for tweaking certain "options".

Nowadays, TMnet gives crappy modems. My dad recently got Streamyx for his office and he got some Kasda modem that looks and feels like it was scrapped together in a wooden shed.

sohlican

Feb 27 2006, 01:22 AM

Hase-220 has web based config??

sohlican

Feb 27 2006, 03:02 AM

Anyone knows if HASE-220 work very well with which router?? wireless or non wireless

fillet

Feb 27 2006, 09:56 PM

here

GUYS... i modded my Hyundai HASE-220, added a fan to it..

now it doesn't get hot anymore

sohlican

Feb 28 2006, 02:51 AM

I think i need to mod my zte too like what the guy did

teckc

Feb 28 2006, 04:40 PM

HASE-220 rocks, almost 4 years of usage here... terabytes have gone thru this modem

sohlican

Mar 1 2006, 03:44 AM

I did the mod too, yet still superb hot... think i will add a fan, but how to get power? anyone knows?

fillet

Mar 1 2006, 12:34 PM

pictures

that's how i get power... i plug the FAN's wire into the connector supplying power to my harddisk

sohlican

Mar 1 2006, 02:17 PM

that'll look a bit ugly, any neater way lke usb power?

fillet

Mar 1 2006, 03:39 PM

hahah .. well

if there's a fan out there with usb power supply, problem solved then... i lazy to look for it.. so i just use this way

tyssxp

Mar 3 2006, 10:49 PM

QUOTE(sohlican @ Feb 27 2006, 03:02 AM)

Anyone knows if HASE-220 work very well with which router?? wireless or non wireless

Hmm using this HASE-220 with D-Link DI-524 wireless router. Performance wise comparable to when I'm using it as plain modem. But I really think that this modem is really a good lightning conductor. A lightning strike manages to pass thru this modem and killed my NIC. The modem still functioning properly.

sohlican

Mar 5 2006, 03:47 AM

QUOTE(tyssxp @ Mar 3 2006, 10:49 PM)

Hmm using this HASE-220 with D-Link DI-524 wireless router. Performance wise comparable to when I'm using it as plain modem. But I really think that this modem is really a good lightning conductor. A lightning strike manages to pass thru this modem and killed my NIC. The modem still functioning properly.

Ever get to top speed b4?

Tidus86

Mar 10 2006, 12:16 AM

Thats was my 1st modem until the lightning fried it 2 years ago

the modem is really good. i would like to buy it if its available here

Suk

Mar 10 2006, 12:35 AM

used streamyx for 4 years.. changed 6 modems....

weikeat

Oct 20 2006, 08:23 PM

i would like to setup a wireless connection for my lappie..
but my desktop still will using cable.
so any expert here can recommand me buy which brand/model of the wireless router which no need to plug in another ADSL modem.
thanks.

lucifah

Oct 20 2006, 08:25 PM

look no further. Linksys WRT54GL is the way to go

weikeat

Oct 20 2006, 08:26 PM

QUOTE(lucifah @ Oct 20 2006, 08:25 PM)

look no further. Linksys WRT54GL is the way to go

how much does it cost?
easy to setup?

yewc

Oct 21 2006, 03:01 AM

yeah...you should try TP-Link...never have problem at all. Please visit www.itsquad.com.my for more info

wilson88

Oct 22 2006, 12:34 AM

QUOTE(weikeat @ Oct 20 2006, 08:26 PM)

how much does it cost?
easy to setup?

Rm220 at LYN bulk price. If u know a bit of networking knowledge , I don't think is a problem. Same goes to other router as well.

if you know what is PPPoE , Username , Password then should be quite easy

Dont get those alcheapo router , it will hang very offen if u are a heavy usage user. I learnt my lesson well , I never ever trust any cheap router again

weikeat

Oct 22 2006, 02:14 AM

QUOTE(wilson88 @ Oct 22 2006, 12:34 AM)

Rm220 at LYN bulk price. If u know a bit of networking knowledge , I don't think is a problem. Same goes to other router as well.

if you know what is PPPoE , Username , Password then should be quite easy

Dont get those alcheapo router , it will hang very offen if u are a heavy usage user. I learnt my lesson well , I never ever trust any cheap router again

tis is my 1st time doing networking..my networking knowledge can consider NOOB...haha..
anyway..thx for ur recomanndation..i'll consider it..erm..may i ask u, those that sell in Low yat some quite cheap Dlink one sell Rm160, DSL 542 i think..
that one is same with this or different?and i saw a belkin one sell at ALL IT for just RM225(not sure what model but the wireless speed is 108mbps)...

sanook

Oct 22 2006, 02:29 AM

so, I am interested to know. what is considered cheapo brand and what is considered quality brand when it comes to wireless router? can you give a rough estimate of the current market price of cheapo brand and quality brand? thanks for any help...

wilson88

Oct 22 2006, 08:13 AM

maybe Rm150-Rm180 wireless router @_@

I don't dare to list the brand out , because each brand sure got it own supporter. Sometimes also based on yr luck , if streamyx at yr area is bad , you will still dc like mad