Since streamyx got the thread of its own, i figured out izzi, being the new ISP in town should also have one. This thread would go in-line by rules stated by the mods. I have quoted some statements made by mod prasys for the sake of consistency in posting guidelines.
Some would prefer a '3rd party' agent to deal with this matter. There are several reasons . The primary reason or the main reason is that , the users want 'freebies' such as Free Modem , free Monthly Wavier or even Priority support from the agent itself. That's why I am creating a thread for all of you out there [including those of out coverage users]. Note : I can't guarantee 100% that these agents would help you, but its worth the shot.
It is recommended to give a call to the agents to test the connection of izzi on-site (your home/office), to make sure your area is really covered and has good reception, not to mention a bang for your buck.
Which ports are restricted on iBurst network?Due to possible DoS attacks and worm traffic, the following ports will be
restricted: tcp 445, 135, 139, 1433, 1434; udp 1433, 1434. Furthermore,
peer to peer traffic is shaped on most iBurst packages. SMTP relaying on
port TCP 25 is restricted to authorised SMTP relays only.
WTF?!! Do I need to be near a window for it to work?No not necessarily but
being near a window can improved the strength of your signal. The iBurst system uses fully adaptive smart antenna technology which adjusts signal patterns to and from each user, creating a "personal cell" for efficient delivery of voice or data services. These personal cells will follow you as you move around, reducing radio interference. You can be in a car travelling up to 100km per hour and remain connected provided you are in a coverage area.
In-depth presentation of the said adaptive antenna - Kindly refer to the swf i've uploaded:http://www.mediafire.com/?3zfbdsmv00j. Any decent flash player would be able to play the file. Most other "wireless broadband" providers utilise an Area Based vs. Personal Cell method of delivering connectivity. To see the difference please click on one of the image in the animation.
What are the good and bad locations for iBurst devices?Good Locations:Areas that aren't too built up or dense ie: close to window with not too many trees in the way, not on the floor, rather a window sill.
Bad Locations:
- Electrified fencing - If signal goes through elecritified fencing the signal can deteriorate.
- Tennis court fencing - Signal going through tennis court fencing to your base station can deteriorate throughput.
- Dense tree growth - If in line with your base station, can deteriorate signal.
- Burglar proofing - Can cause your signal to deteriorate. Place device antenna past the steel bars.
- Walls - Walls bounce signal. Try to place the device to have a clear line to the base station.
- Window tinting - Certain types of window tinting deteriorate signal quality.
- Security gates - If working in a office with a security gate the bars may deteriorate the signal quality.
- Steel window blinds - They can reflect your signal. Open them to improve signal.
Essential Information: - Don't place your modem near to other electrical appliances i.e. Fridge units, freezers, alarm systems or electrical fencing power adapters.
- Move your modem close to a window to get the best reception.
- Purchasing an external antenna for your modem will boost your reception.
- Move your modem to ensure you are getting the best possible reception and speed.
- You can network your iBurst modem, but ensure you do this via a 802.11 broadband router with a MTU setting of 1324 (VPN usage) or 1352.
How much power will the iBurst modem use on my laptop?The iBurst modem power usage is comparable to that of a WiFi device. The card's
maximum power consumption is a low 3.3 watts for PCMCIA card [USB ones even less - 1.9watts], so you can comfortably leave your notebook's power adapter at home without worrying about a rapidly decreasing battery life.
I am downloading from a site via FTP at 5kbps. WTH ?!Some heavily popular sites only allow a certain amount of bandwidth out from their site and if you have quite a few users downloading at the same time then it all will contend.
At 100% signal what download speeds am I supposed to be getting? 100% signal is one indicator - this is the amount of signal you are receiving, whether it be direct or bounced signal. The quality reading and the frame error rate determines the quality of this signal received which is mostly pertinent to your modems ability to 'talk back' to the Base Station.
Signal strength is not relative to speed. Signal (and especially quality unobstructed signal) is just the medium that allows your modem to effectively communicate with the iBurst radio network. Speed is relative to coverage thus depending on where you are situated on our coverage map, and provided your signal is not obstructed by anything i.e. buildings, walls etc..., your best average speed achievable is then determined by the coverage map colour on our website.
I would like to find out if you'll are going to enable p2p after hours, or another plan for the near future, because I have waited a while now for some change, since i had full p2p speed when i signed up.iBurst shapes network traffic so that all applications and data types have a fair share of the available bandwidth based on the relative demand providing preference to protocols and applications which are interactive in nature, in order to optimize users' online experience. P2P protocols are unfortunately extremely data hungry and without traffic management these applications would utilize an unfair proportion of the available network resources, which will affect the Internet access experience for the majority of subscribers. iBurst does block P2P protocols to certain extent. Package which has relaxed P2P protocols would be introduced soon.
What is the IP for these iBurst units?The iBurst units are dynamically assigned an IP each time they connect. This IP will invariably be different each time - unless you subscribe to a static IP address at RM 250/month. It's only highly recommended to those who wants to setup their own hosting server.
If you want to see the IP assigned to each session then you can go to your command prompt and type in IPCONFIG. The IP address is the one under the PPP adaptor iBurst PPPoE default gateway/IP address.
I am unable to logon to certain websites like msn.com or gmail.comFor those who use Wi-Fi router to online, please configure the routers MTU size value to 1400.
iBurst Vs WiFiThe main differences are range and speed. Signals from the iBurst modem can be picked up several kms away by one of the iBurst network base stations. By contrast, a WiFi has a range of only a few tens of metres, but its transfer speeds are higher. This means that the iBurst service is able to provide ubiquitous coverage to users, not just near a WiFi 'hot-spot'.
iBurst Vs 3GBoth wireless broadband and 3G data card services are mobile Internet technologies, but there are two primary points of difference -- speed and coverage. 3G services run on your standard mobile phone network, and therefore cover anywhere there's a mobile phone signal. If you're outside a 3G coverage area, it'll automatically revert to the slower but still usable GSM/CDMA network, ensuring a connection at all times.
In return for 3G's stellar coverage, users must forgo a certain amount of speed. 3G's maximum throughput of 384Kbps (600Kbps on Telstra's EV-DO) pales in comparison to the 1Mbps offered by a wireless broadband service such as Unwired and iBurst. Further, speeds drop down to 50kbps when you're bumped onto the GSM network.
The iBurst service is ideal for the mobile professional, but like its 3G cousin, will have difficulty swaying the average consumer due to high access prices.
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