I especially like this.

Access internet everywhere with a mobile internet wireless modem!


This post has been edited by tanhks: Oct 14 2010, 01:47 AM

I am able to access
http://coverage.yes.my/ to check coverage area

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Added on November 24, 2010, 4:21 ambefore the launch (19 Nov) they have a 'pre-registration' page.
after the launch they already removed the 'pre-registration' page.
now, i guess you need to click the "By Yes online now" or go to any IT store that sale YES device.
and i heard that for those who 'pre-registration' before the launch, they got RM50 registration fee waiver. (correct me of i am wrong)



This post has been edited by tanhks: Nov 24 2010, 04:25 AM

Today YES website http://www.yes.my/ytlc-common/yes/message-wing.html

For all Yes customers registered before Dec 19th 2010:

* We offer you complimentary data services, up to 10GB per Yes ID on our network, from the launch day until Dec 19th 2010. Data billing will begin on Dec 20th 2010. However, charges still apply for our Yes 018 telephony services (voice and SMS).


For all pre-registered customers only:

* We will also extend the activation deadline until Dec 12th 2010. Those activated Yes IDs will be entitled to enjoy complimentary data services until Dec 19th 2010 as well.

If use usb dongle...it doen't has a built-in hardware firewall..
You rely on Windows software firewall only...not very safe.
Hacker/attacker will be able to send malware/trojan to your pc/laptop and take over your pc/laptop and do what ever he like.
(Microsoft's article: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/botnet.aspx )

This post has been edited by tanhks: Feb 14 2011, 04:41 AM

For 3G USB modem, you can use a 3G router and connect to a hardware firewall.
This can imporove security. But i don't see is there a way to connect the Wimax dongle to a hardware firewall.

Example of a good firewall:

omg...you miss-understand what i am talking about.
the data send/receive using https:// are secure even over the air.

What i means are those Malware/Trojan infection comming to your pc/laptop easily if your laptop/pc is not protected by a hardware firewall.
"Trojans have the same right on the system as does the logged in user. In other words, if the user can, the Trojan can. This includes deleting or modifying files, installing other software, uninstalling software, or sending sensitive password and login information to a remote attacker."
copied from: http://antivirus.about.com/od/whatisavirus/a/zombiepc.htm

Microsoft's article: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/botnet.aspx

This post has been edited by tanhks: Feb 14 2011, 04:44 AM

I was using GO dongle on my WinXP since a week ago, it was fine until 2 days ago. (It was on 24hrs everyday)
Two days ago some weird thing happen.

1st of all i have already updated the laptop with latest security update and than let my laptop idle
But than i notice that the connection icon keep on blinking showing data transfer activity.
I suspect it was caused by some kind of malware activity.
So i iimmediately disconnect it and never use the dongle again.
(i don't want to take the risk of getting malware/Trojan)
Wait until i find a way to put in a hardware firewall.

Think about this: Why big organisation/corporation spend thousands of ringgit on hardware firewall? and they need to hire IT personal to configure/maintain the hardware firewall also.
Not just big organisation/corporation need strong network security, nowaday home user also need strong network security!

This post has been edited by tanhks: Dec 8 2010, 02:54 AM

copied from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_%28computing%29
Trojan horses can be installed through the following methods:
* Software downloads
* Bundling (e.g. a Trojan horse included as part of a software application downloaded from a file sharing network)
* Email attachments
* Websites containing executable content (e.g., a Trojan horse in the form of an ActiveX control)[4]
* Application exploits (e.g., flaws in a Web browser, media player, instant-messaging client, or other software that can be exploited to allow installation of a Trojan horse)

I don't think antivirus or Internet security suites(software) is 100% effective against all type of malware out there.
"Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, scareware, crimeware, most rootkits, and other malicious and unwanted software or program" - copied from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware

This post has been edited by tanhks: Dec 8 2010, 01:48 PM

Yes my win XP is SP3 and has the latest security update, everything is latest updateed.

This post has been edited by tanhks: Dec 8 2010, 02:57 PM

Wait untill the Zoom router is available – the 4G WiFi router come with LAN ports......and you can put in a strong hardware firewall.
In the pass, the cyber hacker/attacker keep on sending malware/Trojan to my laptop and made my laptop into a "bot"
(Microsoft's article about bots: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/botnet.aspx )
Now after re-format harddisk reinstall Windows, and put in a Cisco Hardware firewall, the cyber hacker/attacker have no way to send malware/Trojan to my laptop anymore.

This post has been edited by tanhks: Feb 14 2011, 04:33 AM

I will not use YES until there are wimax router available at a reasonable price.
Because with a router, i can put in a hardware firewall.

Without a hardware firewall between the modem and Windows operating system, my computer could infected with Malware/Trojan anytime and become a bot anytime.
Microsoft's article about bots:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/botnet.aspx

This post has been edited by tanhks: Feb 14 2011, 04:17 AM

hmm.... without hardware firewall, i use Linux Fedora 12.
But than need to re-format harddisk re-install Fedora once very few days! (lucky it is very easy to re-install Fedora)
I am very paranoid about malware and Trojan and bots nowaday!
Microsoft's safety and security center - an article about bots.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/resource...net-whatis.aspx

This post has been edited by tanhks: Feb 14 2011, 04:05 AM