Touch wood, so far nothing happens to my router yet. I'm in PJ by the way.
Probably my room is so hidden that the lightning can't reach.

I don't switch off my router, it is almost turned on 24/7 unless I need to go back to hometown, then I have no choice to turn it off.
So far, it is running well, 9 months already and still good. *touch wood*

Any one here have slot for rent? Pm me... Thanks

fruite,

what kind of model of Aztech router u use ? does it support HSPA ?

I see. I thought room position is not an important factor about lightning damage? Last time i have 2 routers being spoiled in one month as a result of lightning activity.

I think we need to put a stop on this, this thread is not for this kind of trading.

Aztech HW 550-3G. Click here
Yes, it supports HSPA.
It is quite cheap nowadays, less than RM 100. I got mine at RM 108.

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Added on June 5, 2011, 11:35 pmNot sure, probably my house is not located at high areas and prone for lightning.
FYI, my room is really hidden that I can't see sunlight, hear noise or anything.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jun 5 2011, 11:36 PM

wow, in this case i think i really need to get 1,. i just worries one thing that when maxis have the HSPA+ network then i scare this router might not support up to HSPA+ ,... it should be coming soon HSPA+ right fruite ?

Well, I don't think we can maximise our HSPA speed, so why worry about HSPA+?
After all, it doesn't cost much and it works well, I guess these points should take into consideration.
I'm not sure if any router (note router not MiFi) in the market is supporting HSPA+ yet.
I'm using 3-year old HSDPA modem and I can't even use HSPA on it, yet I'm still satisfied

Yes, HSPA+ is coming to Maxis soon.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jun 5 2011, 11:43 PM

because currently i am using the HSPA Huawei E270. i have to say my Rssi is -dbm 51 and is FUll green bar in MDMA dialer,. my speed is normally 4-5mbps....like what u say is cheap and dont cost too much and yet working perfectly even with HSDPA,. so i should really get 1,..

just in between the AZtech HW550-3G and TP link TL-MR3420. both if under RM100,.. just wanted to hear feed back from you and some user who use it first before decide,

yea,.. good news that HSPA+ coming to maxis,..

thanks for help and tips fruite!

This post has been edited by chuahcs79: Jun 5 2011, 11:50 PM

I don't have experience with TP Link, so can't comment much, it could be better or worse.
The reason I bought this router was for my iPad, as I bought the WiFi only version.
After using it and get it plugged to my laptop using LAN cable, I do find it convenient especially on the auto-reconnect part.
Actually Maxis will be going for LTE very soon.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jun 5 2011, 11:55 PM

yea currently i am using the MWCONN dialer which is auto reconnect because the mobile partner dialer dont have auto reconnect function and window dialer is not stable in reconnect too,. MWCONN dialer is working perfect and even showing the RSSI too

so that means if maxis launch LTE or Dual channel HSPA+ , meaning we in maxis 3G plan will be able to get that speed as well right ? in terms of if we have the device,.. than is a WOW MAJOR upgrading,!!

This post has been edited by chuahcs79: Jun 6 2011, 12:51 AM

MAXIS will be running Dual Band nationwide soon, 900MHz and 2100MHz. Currently they are running Trial in JB and the Klang Valley.
I wonder why are they running Dual Band

Did you use any lightning protector like the Belkin Surge protector or the place you live have a main lightning surge protector?

I've tested Aztech (HW550-3G), Prolink (PWH2004) and TP Link (TP-MR3420) 3G routers.

I find TP Link is the best if you want more control over the router's configurations. And the best feature i like most compared to the other 2 brands is TP Link shows you the 3G signal strength within the web interface. I'm using it's WDS feature to link up two of the same routers wirelessly as I want to put one with HSPA modem + a Yagi antenna outside my house without laying long UTP cable to get the best HSPA signal from my low coverage hillside apartment. This router also supports firmware mod with OpenWRT.

Aztech has the most simplified Web UI and the least configuration. Can't even reserve a static IP address for your device if you need to. Aztech's USB port supports all kinds of USB devices including printers, mass storage and even USB hubs.

For Prolink, the only reason I'm keeping this router is the MAC address cloning feature that I use whenever I stay in a hotel that only provide wired broadband.

All three routers support auto-reconnect and they are sub-RM100 3G routers which I think is very cheap and meet most' requirements.

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Just added the model of the routers that I tested.

This post has been edited by maxcheam: Jun 6 2011, 04:01 PM

Nope for both cases.

Thanks for the in-depth review. I'm sure many will benefit from this post.

I am using Prolink PWH2004, and their customer service has helped to added UMG1831 hspa+ into the compatibility list. Now the hspa+ is working on this 3G router.

WOW<..

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Added on June 6, 2011, 11:51 amthanks for amazing feed back, it much clear now against these 3 brand, thanks a lot

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Added on June 6, 2011, 11:53 amactually i was planning to get the Huawei UMG 1831 too, after i hear that u are using it on prolink for the HSPA+ then i think i will get prolink PWH2004 too.. since it does support HSPA+...

does the UMG1831 improve the Rssi signal and speed stable ? does it need to install external antenna to enhances the signal ?

This post has been edited by chuahcs79: Jun 6 2011, 11:53 AM

You guys normally subscribe to which 3g package?

3G unlimited package for only RM99 monthly

Uh huh, now cannot subscribe to that package already

yea is discontinue plan at 2009 from maxis,.

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Added on June 7, 2011, 2:25 amtonight my ZTE MF627 flying high,





This post has been edited by chuahcs79: Jun 7 2011, 02:25 AM