can i connect the IPTV to laptop by using hdmi cable?

1. Should be able to but the homeplug may bottleneck your Internet speed (if you're running on VIP10/20) depending on the homeplug connection quality

2. Not unless your router can assign physical ports to VLANs

My VIP5 installation happened yesterday. The appointment was for 9.30am, but because the contractor for the underground cable was not available, i waited till 3.30pm before the installation started. Finally it completed at 7.30pm, activation of IPTV took almost 1 hour.
As promised i will update on the homeplug connection. My IPTV STB is connected to the DIR-615 through Aztech Gigabit homeplug, and it works perfectly, even the HD channels run without glitch. And my house is with 3-phase power. I have tried the homeplug in different sockets and they all paired seamlessly. So, yes, what Aztech claimed that the homeplug works for 3-phase is true.

I am using HL280E (up to 1Gbps) directly to wall socket without extension. But i suspect with extension it will also work well, as i did move the homeplug to downstairs and plugged in an extension it still detected Gigabit connection (blue LED). IPTV only need 8Mbps, so i believe it will work on extension also.

What is the model of homeplug you used? The FAQ in their website said it should work in 3-phase environment though. The only problem with my HL280E is it is noisy, it generates humming noise which is irritating if you stand too close to it

I finally managed to move the STB to my living room. I used the Aztech Homeplug HL110E. SO far.. no problem lah..

Me too...using HL110E. So far so good...even when plugged to multipoint extension socket. 

Well... you can buy from any shop that can give you good price..... myself.. too lazy to shop around due to time... I just buy it from TM Point.. but of course withe advertised price lorr... RM259 for a pair... as per the promo flyer....

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nearly 2 month baru received their call 

No need to fill in form, just call and they will ask you particulars that they need. After that, straight away they fixed an appointment for me. It took me 10 days from the day i called to complete installation.

wah a week 2 router spoilt...seem like we need custom router

did u ask TM using ur number?

Hi, are you referring to Pelangi Damansara Condo? If yes, you need to provide them your condo unit.....I called them last Friday and they told me the Unifi service is available to my unit and already fixed appointment to install on this coming Friday.

You just need to call up Unifi CS (the 1-300 number) and check aveyrhing including fixing appointment if the service is available. So far for me, their CS response is effective and fast.

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Added on August 3, 2010, 12:02 pm

yes, it's true. When I called around 3~4 weeks ago, my unit was not covered as well and they told me will be ready in 1~2 weeks time.....then I called last week, it's ready already and mine going to install in this coming Friday.

Did you ask the CS when your unit will be ready? Just ask them and call back during that time frame (I didn't wait for them to call back and apparently they didn't :-( so just called back myself and bingo! it's ready).