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defaultname365
post Apr 14 2012, 01:15 AM

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From thinking of moving to 4Mbps Streamyx, to now Unifi. I am thinking if I go Unifi, why not get VIP 10 - it will be a major speed boost from 1Mbps. RM199 is RM111 more than my current RM88 package, while VIP 5 is RM149 (RM61 more).

Cunning TM to set the price of VIP 5 so close to 4Mbps Streamyx. Sneaky.

The major pain is that there will be some work to be carried out and of course, the 2-year contract - - unhappy with the service etc. etc. either have to complaint until fixed. Can't run away.

What say you Unifi folks? Worth it or not... or will I regret and just stick with my meager laugh-out-loud 1Mbps package?

My usage - - gaming, online video streaming and of course downloads. Will be sharing the connection with, total 3 users.




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post Apr 14 2012, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(unknown_2 @ Apr 14 2012, 09:44 AM)
do it.
u wont regret......for now...
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Lol, "for now" ? I mean sure Streamyx has its bad days, so if you're saying it's the same for Unifi, I get it. tongue.gif

QUOTE(rattan @ Apr 14 2012, 04:08 PM)
Go for it. U know who to look for if u want smooth like butter application process.
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I will send you my full details on Monday after deciding over the weekend. Thanks.

QUOTE(djhenry91 @ Apr 14 2012, 04:38 PM)
get it VIP 10 more thn enough for ur usage... thumbup.gif
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VIP 10 is quite pricey for me, RM199. I am in the verge of either going VIP 5 or VIP 10, but weighing in on whether I need the extra 5Mbps for my usage.

QUOTE(Ronarudo @ Apr 14 2012, 04:59 PM)
Totally worth it. Torrenting via a 1 mbps internet connection is a pain the ass after TM throttled it. Until now I've no issues with VIP 5. I'm a happy user, as long as there is no quota imposed yet. smile.gif
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5Mbps = what is the max speed achievable for P2P using VIP 5? Right now for 1Mbps, I get 110kbps max.

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post Apr 14 2012, 09:11 PM

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In that case for heavy downloaders, sure can fill up an entire external hard drive in no time if using Unifi. I mean, right now I have filled up a 1Tb and 1.5Tb hard drive (2010, 2011). I still have another 2.0Tb and that's about 200Gb left. All done with - - 1Mbps Streamyx! So imagine if 5x faster.

Of course, you would have to want to get what you want instead of blindly downloading everything. I'm thinking it is fine now since no download cap, but once got cap surely there will be a "sense of carefulness" with what you download even if yet to reach download limit.

Unifi also I believe has no cap on P2P at the moment? hmm.gif

Don't want to jinx anything but I use to use a nice 1.5Mbps Streamyx (not 1Mbps) and that was taken away. sad.gif









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post Apr 18 2012, 10:12 PM

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Thanks to rattan for smooth application process! I have fixed Saturday for installation (originally Friday).

I wonder what I could do during this time to "ease" their installation process... perhaps pull out my computer LAN cable (no, not hank it out but have it more accessible to them), my phone wire, 4 free main sockets etc.

What else should I "prepare" ? Also, I am not sure about the ethernet the router Unifi uses - I use a PS3, Xbox 360 and a PC for ethernet. I wonder how many maximum ethernet port it has.

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post Apr 20 2012, 01:38 PM

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My Unifi installation tomorrow... but Streamyx still works even though I asked for it to be terminated? Is this normal and how soon after installation can I be able to use Unifi?
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post Apr 21 2012, 07:47 PM

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How do I turn off Wi-fi broadcast on my Unifi? I get to the Router home page, select Manual Wireless Connection options, and then...? hmm.gif
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post Apr 22 2012, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(SixStringTango @ Apr 21 2012, 08:15 PM)
You have to login with a operator account for that.
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Huh? You mean Admin (username) and <blank> password ?

It took me 5 minutes... Googled for it - How to turn off Wi-Fi DIR615 and :

user posted image

It worked. biggrin.gif

Edit : Oh btw, thanks again rattan. Unifi was installed today, it took them over 2 hours (11am ->1.30pm). I only sent in all my details to you on Monday and Saturday same week, I have Unifi!

I only have 1 gripe - - I so wish the cordless phone (?) could be placed somewhere else in the house. I didn't know it was "attached" to the Unifi unit. Everytime someone wants to make free calls, they will come into my room. I really don't want wires running out of my room into another room. sad.gif



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post Apr 22 2012, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(rattan @ Apr 22 2012, 02:16 AM)
Yup  tongue.gif
Since unifi is a cordless phone, why not just leave the phone in the main hall ? The battery can really last. No need to be in the base all the time. I charge my unifi phone 2 days once only.

Another suggestion would be, get a long RJ11 (telephone cable) that comes with the clips installed. You can buy a long one from hardware shop, get "U" clips and just install lay the cable and you can place it where ever you want.
Thank you bro for the support  notworthy.gif
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OK thanks. I see that there is one phone wire + another phone wire that uses a 3-pin power plug. Supplying the unit with power is no problem, only the phone wire needs to be attached from the BTU which means using it elsewhere at home can only be done via (as you said) a long telephone cable from the BTU.




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post Apr 22 2012, 11:42 PM

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QUOTE(WallaceZai @ Apr 22 2012, 11:05 PM)
Today my unifi just successfully installled  rclxm9.gif  Thx bro rattan for the application smile.gif
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Congrats. Mine was yesterday, also thanks to rattan for smooth application process.

Now I'm planning on getting another 2Tb external hard drive... brows.gif




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post Apr 23 2012, 07:59 PM

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@rattan Thank you for your awesome work! On Friday (April 13), I asked him all the info I could about UNIFI. A quick reply later I decided to think over the weekend whether to apply or not. On Sunday night (April 15) I sent him all the info needed to submit for application. Monday morning (April 16), all application work done. Installation date was fixed on Friday (April 20). I moved it to Saturday (April 21), and on the same day, everything was fixed and working. It took 2 hours 30 minutes of installation time.

Total time - less than 1 week after application submission to rattan, UNIFI was all set. Quick to reply and very helpful.


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post Apr 28 2012, 03:37 AM

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Any tips on what to do during a thuderstorm? I asked them when they were installing my Unifi and they said optical fibre carries no electrical signal and it should not be a problem? hmm.gif

I am just concerned as quite a number of times in the past with my Streamyx, my surge protector had to be replaced a few times due to lightning (which means lightning did strike and the protector worked). Since then, during thunderstorm I always remove my phone wire from my modem. But what about Unifi? If power outage I have a UPS running that can last for about 5 minutes, just in time for me to turn everything off.


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post Apr 28 2012, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(rattan @ Apr 28 2012, 04:42 AM)
For unifi you dont need to worry. Optical fiber carries no electric signal, its true !
However your modem/router still can blow if there is a surge from the grounding. A electrical surge protector can be a help. I remember changing 3 modems in 1 year bcos of surge. However with unifi (touchwood) its going good for 1 year now. I really take care of my equipments like a baby  rolleyes.gif
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OK thanks. I can rest easy now knowing it will not be (hopefully) as bad as Streamyx lightning surges.


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post May 22 2012, 11:50 AM

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Last night first time since I subscribed to Unifi, there was no internet connection. Happened after 12am, but when I woke up this morning, it was OK. Kepong area.

Anyways, my 30-day trial of HyppTV packages over... I think the best channels are the SyfyHD, CrimeHD, WarnerTV, etc.


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post Jun 17 2012, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(IwanAGP @ Jun 17 2012, 04:10 PM)
Unifi is like prepaid. Beginning of month you receive bill. You pay for internet usage for coming month and call usage of previous month. Only for very first month, they charge you at the same time you pay for second month.

Example.

1/6/2012 you received email from TM attached with bill. in this bill, you pay for any usage for May and for internet fee for June. Get it?

When you first installed. Maybe 1/6 you installed. Then 1/7 you will receive bill charging you two months. You've already used internet for June. You pay for that. And then you need to pay for July. So you pay double for first month. Then next bill onwards, refer above.
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How does mine work out... VIP5 (RM149), previously Streamyx RM88 user. Unifi installed on April 21.

On 16 June 2012, I was billed RM262... Meaning

May bill - Streamyx price (RM88)
June bill - Streamyx price (RM88) + July (RM88 x 3 = RM264)

Not sure if I received May bill, so perhaps didn't pay. rclxub.gif Is this correct if this is the case?





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