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.

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.

the hp notebook bundle with is celeron processor..... think about that again... same model with centrino solo... hp is selling rm2999.00 (MSRP).

how much the notebook worth somemore is celeron processor.
but they have a option to upgrade to centrino solo.... have to add $$$$$

answer is cannot!!! early batch sim card that i get it from maxis... you can use your 3g phone as a modem and u can use the dail up thru bt or ir to connect to internet.... the phone still remain HSPDA SIM LOCK.

latest batch... from my friend, i can't do that already..... PPP xxxxx error.

u can use it any where if you want. my area got 3G signal ... then i can get @ 3xxkbps.
if your area no 3G... then the speed should be 1xxkbps (edge)

my friend use it at kota bharu connected to edge.... since there is no 3g signal

the modem support

HSPDA, 3.5G, 3G, Edge and GPRS

me also can't bt this 2 days.... i tried at midnight it can but very slow....