So you did your self-installation? What need to be "installed"? Can share with us?

The modem for the 3G home broadband is suppose to be portable right? After all it is in their website and they claim the battery can last up to 3 hours. So what is there to install and position? They are really ripping us off.

The modem is using what interface? USB?

will update again on this thursdayyy!

According to the call centre guy I spoke to, they need to do installation at this point in time to make sure my modem has good 3G signal coverage. They will check the signal strength, signal quality and which cell site the modem connects to. They also help place the modem in an ideal location.

Those who have used Jaring Wireless would appreciate this since bad placement means poor download speeds.

I guess I'd still complain when I have to fork out RM88 for installation but it beats buying the device and never getting the best speeds!

... felt consolated.. lol
at least RM88 not tooo putih..

But the modem is not very big size right? Can bring it around with you? If mobilize it, then how? Or it's not meant for mobility?

Guess it's RJ-45

The modem is not too big. About the size of earlier ADSL modems - 20 cm in length, 10 cm in width and 5cm in thickness. According the instruction manual, it has a battery that lasts for 4 hours.

You can find a PDF of the image at the maxis site:
http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/pic/broad...Modem_setup.pdf

It uses a RJ-45 LAN to connect to your computer so you must have a LAN card on your desktop or a LAN port on your notebook.

The great thing about it is that you don't need to install any drivers! Makes it very portable - you can take it to any computer without bringing the drivers on CD.

Portable but somebody said the Maxis technician needs to come to "install" your modem so that you could get the best signal in your unit. If you move your modem (portability concern), then how? Need to ask them to "install"? I thought it's as flexible and portable as the Maxis 3G PCMCIA card for laptop. Guess I'm a little over expected.

I want to ask... if you bring the modem to say.. Sabah/sarawak.. will the modem still work??

There's no 3G coverage at Sabah and Sarawak. I think only 3 places got so far for Maxis. Klang Valley, Penang and JB IIRC.

10x20cm! Is that really portable? Imagine having to hold that big thing when you go out with your laptop. I think PCMCIA or phones with 3G feature is more portable. Just my 2 cents.

Can the modem be use on Celcom 3G SIM Card?

5x10x20 cm modem? Does it really need to be that big?

LOL..
Have seen that ..
bigger than average ADSL modems..
and wif that ... ... ugly rubberish anthenna..
those 80's Tai Koh Tai binya...
hahah

the 3g modem from maxis is zte mf600 HSPDA terminal with a battery. there is a ON/OFF/Standby switch at the back of modem.
you not able to find this modem information on the internet. this modem required a 3g sim card from maxis to enable it to working.

this modem interface with pc thru rj45 interface using cross cable (supplied). this only allow 1 pc to surf internet at a time but you may share your internet connectivity thru software that come with the windows xp.
otherwise you can buy a router to connect to the modem. this will required a straight cable instate if cross cable.

i use a linksys wrt54gs connect to zte mf600 using straight cable connect the rj45 from the modem and broadband input on the wrt54gs. the modem not required any configuration at all cause it already pre-configured or the 3g sim card already have the setting (i not sure about this). the modem will provide a ip address to your router. on the wrt54gs, just set your wireless setting and select dhcp ip from ISP.

this modem is working in 3.5g, 3g and also edge. you can check your signal or mode the current modem receive by go to the web based modem configuration by enter 192.168.0.1 to your web browser. there is also the 3g setting/internet setting page where you can modified.

the speed is rated at 300 - 330kbps at my area (kepong) and downlaod speed is stable at 40-45kbps using download manager. the upload speed is suck! if not mistake is 64kbps only.

you can use the sim card on your 3g phone but it lock for HSPDA. so you may not able to make a call on certain model of phone (i can call using se t68i but not se k800i). however, you can use dail to 3g/wap thru bluetooth. tested on nokia n70. so you may able to conect to internet using your 3g phone instate of the bulky modem. however you can receive call. the number is maxis 017.

there is a package for you to use the modem as you home phone also but have to pay certain amount of fee.... however, i not subcribe to the phone service but i can make call and receive call! i dont know how they charge me..... or give me a free phone.......


remember read the terms and condition when you apply for the service........
good luck.

jojoe , when u subscribe, have u ever thought of the 3Gb restriction?

mandatory charge for the phone ..
cannot be excluded..
So just use it only..
connection speed like jojoe said..
quite fast .. have no tried the upload speed...
just use it for surfing and getting connected.. nothing else..
but the setup is easily done..
when the battery is charged.. u go online anywhere.. even in ur car..
hehe..

This post has been edited by ex660: Oct 30 2006, 08:05 PM

i never read the T&C. i just want to get a broadband service without physical phone line and the service available at my area.

this is the only service available on my area. no choice.

yesterday i received bill from maxis...... the billing date is from 5/10 t0 20/10. they charge me rm 287.67. DAMN EXPENSIVE!!!!!

i called to maxis to verify!!!!!
telephony registration fee RM50.00 (WHAT IS THIS??????? --> they said they system mistake billed and will refund back next month)
broadband ultimate 384 RM26.67 (rm50/30 x16 day) fair enough
modem rental RM18 (i scream at them... you charge me 1 month rental fee for 16 days of use!!!! --> they will refund back to me next month)
Home voice standard free for 6 month (0.15 sen per minute if you use the service, call in is free. you can remove the service after 6 months later)
itemised bill (WHAT IS THIS??????? --> currently we cant online billing like other postpaid service... will be available on december or next year. YOU HAVE TO PAY THE RM5 for 2 pcs of A4 paper)
Data activation and installation RM188 (fair enough)


they brochure stated you can trail use the service for 1 month then will bill after 1 month! why i get the statement and the billing date as above?????????

they also advice me that if you need extra data upload/download you can send email to them... they will consider and give extra limit or advice you use other package??? what other package they have???
you will not charge exceed 3gb but they will notice you thru mail or etc...... they said maxis not keen to stop your service if exceed 3gb for current time.