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prasys

May 12 2008, 10:08 PM

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Welcome to Wireless@KL, an innovative wireless broadband Internet access service that keeps you connected all the time, wherever you may be in Kuala Lumpur (KL).

Whether you live in KL, work here or are simply visiting this vibrant city, you can now take advantage of a FREE* wireless broadband service with speeds of up to 512 kilobits per second (kbps) anytime, almost anywhere in KL.

The KL Wireless Metropolitan Project or Wireless@KL is a FREE wireless broadband internet access service that is brought to you by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in collaboration with Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd in a pioneering effort to transform Kuala Lumpur into a world-class wireless city.

Users would be able to access speeds of up to 512kbps, taking advantage of some 1,500 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) access points implemented throughout KL's commercial areas, offices, tourist attractions, residential areas, community centres, DBKL offices and countless other public areas.

Once you register as a Wireless@KL user, you will also be able to access the Wireless@KL portal where you'll find useful information on where to go around KL city, the latest news on KL happenings and much more.

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What is Wireless@KL?
KL Wireless Metropolitan Project, Wireless@KL is one of the pioneer projects initiated by DBKL and MCMC under the 'Klang Valley Broadband Push' (KVB90) to transform Kuala Lumpur into a wireless city. It is also in line with Kuala Lumpur Structural Plan 2020 to make Kuala Lumpur a world-class city.

What does Wireless@KL offer?
Wireless@KL offers you FREE access to the Internet via wireless broadband service at speeds of up to 512 kilobits per second (kbps) and at a maximum data usage (download / upload) of 500MB per month.

Where can I access Wireless@KL?
There will be 1,500 Wi-Fi APs (Access Points) around the city in commercial areas, offices, residential areas, community centers and other public areas. It aims to provide 80 per cent coverage of Kuala Lumpur, and it will be available for free for the first two years. Please refer to the coverage section for the list of outlets.

Who can access Wireless@KL Network?
ANYONE in KL can enjoy Wireless@KL. It's available to the public at large, whether you're a student, housewife, tourist, business person, executive or agent. You can connect to Wireless@KL anytime, almost anywhere in KL.

How do I access the service?
All you need to do is be in a Wireless@KL hotspot. You then have to switch on the wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) appliance which is readily available on your laptop, PDA, Wi-Fi/dual-mode phone or infotainment device (i.e. iPOD, Sony PSP, etc). You then connect to the Wireless@KL network and sign up. It's as simple as that.

What do I need to do to access the Wireless@KL Network?
Users are required to register to obtain their free account. Once registered, users need to login using their chosen username and password.

What benefits do I get by registering myself at Wireless@KL?
Users would able to surf the internet for free. Users would also be able to access the Wireless@KL portal where you'll find useful information on where to go around KL city, the latest news on KL happenings and much more.

I think for 500MB and 512Kbps , its pretty reasonable for light users to enjoy such as myself when primary isp goes down. I think its pretty fair. Good job to the government. I am not expecting this be a main-stream internet access but 512Kbps for 2 years with 500MB limit a month is pretty good for light surfers who just wants to lurk and get stuff. Thats about it. I think you can forget about BT , heavy downloading !. Pretty good move I would say !

Let us discuss

Kindly post your opinion , feedback and even review !

WaCKy-Angel

May 12 2008, 10:13 PM

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So what method they use to prevent users to register multiple account to bypass the 500MB cap?

prasys

May 12 2008, 10:15 PM

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MAC Address i guess. Thats how they protect. Cause once you have hooked on , bam your MAC Address gets stored and it will be tied down. So pretty much you're tied down with it. plus I think there will be limits here and there to prevent people from p2ping , downloading x-rated stuff and things like that. The reason why i've sticky'ed this is mainly because to let people know that there are such service out there in Kuala Lumpur especially for tourists

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May 13 2008, 12:07 AM

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well has anybody tried it yet ?

whats the website address ?
location of hotspots ?

is it available now or in the near future ?

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nice movement from the authority

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May 13 2008, 12:58 AM

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I might pop by KL one of these days and review it.

Singapore has a similar metro wifi service. To sign up, they use either your existing Singnet account login or a mobile number. I haven't completed signup though, so I don't know whether they SMS you any confirmation.

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May 13 2008, 01:01 AM

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MAC address can be spoofed... most likely i think 1 IC 1 account.

Suk

May 13 2008, 03:54 AM

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Good to hear than.

but the coverage is very limited.

Embrangle

May 13 2008, 08:51 AM

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Humm is it a WI-FI service? any wi-fi equipment can join?

The site doenst give enough information on how to join the network.

Now all employee of company in KL can IM when ever they like even it their company block the service.

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May 13 2008, 08:58 AM

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QUOTE(Embrangle @ May 13 2008, 08:51 AM)

Humm is it a WI-FI service? any wi-fi equipment can join?

The site doenst give enough information on how to join the network.

Now all employee of company in KL can IM when ever they like even it their company block the service.

is a wifi service lah, of course any wifi enable device can be use.

the coverage is not good at this moment, don think u can access it anywhere

mikelee

May 13 2008, 09:02 AM

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I am pleased that the government decided to do this. It's a great move and hopefully there isn't any traffic congestion while using it. Anyway I have just registered and there is a usage meter on my account. What happens after I hit the 500MB limit? Will they reset it after a certain period?

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May 13 2008, 09:04 AM

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I heard from the radio this morning...full implementation by next year end

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May 13 2008, 09:10 AM

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As you can see they are expanding:

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Kudos for the money well spent!

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May 13 2008, 09:12 AM

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Wow...which part cheras does it cover ek?..

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May 13 2008, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(jep @ May 13 2008, 09:04 AM)

I heard from the radio this morning...full implementation by next year end

Are you sure they mention next year end? We are only talking about KL right?

Suk

May 13 2008, 12:26 PM

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Wifi or WiMax ?

If Wifi it's very very limited place.

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May 13 2008, 12:27 PM

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Its Wifi. Perhaps Wimax by year end but pay service.

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May 13 2008, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(wKkaY @ May 13 2008, 12:58 AM)

I might pop by KL one of these days and review it.

Singapore has a similar metro wifi service. To sign up, they use either your existing Singnet account login or a mobile number. I haven't completed signup though, so I don't know whether they SMS you any confirmation.

I have used this in the airport and yeah pretty dumb sms confirmation never delivered until I called them up and had them tell me the password over the phone.

It was decent of course...Singaporean mah.

This kind of service has actually already been deployed in Miri a while back and I had the opportunity of testing it. Not too shabby actually. And yeap it's free.

Hrm isn't it possible to spoof your MAC address? I used to have a program that could do that.

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May 14 2008, 10:04 AM

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Can we actually use a router to and use bridge mode to connect to the connection?

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May 14 2008, 08:12 PM

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anybody try BT??? heheh...just joking

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