Good point.... at the moment, the ppl experiencing this is still very small or none at all considering batch#1 ppl signup in Feb/Mar2007 so soon, u should be seeing some screaming in this forum if MAxis persist in implementing the above...... wish them luck....

To wedjohn57: Great Guide , didnot test it but it sounded right. Maybe Prasys should consider posting it at post#1 in a spoiler mode for future guidelines.

To doinkz_gaara: Hmmmm...... msn no issue at all whole night as i was chatting on it. this is not the first time for you.... i suspect it is either intermittent signal or port error.... maybe some "sifu" can help you out. Verify the settings again.

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Added on January 15, 2008, 12:36 amdun quite get you on that, but it a known policy that you can transfer your account as long as there is a willing taker and RM50, i've verified this at KLCC but you need both taker and giver present at the counter and not possible to do so by phone as the new taker needs to sign all the required documents and declarations (and must not appear in their blacklist).

Btw, new Latest Mac software for E220 available!!!
http://www.maxis.com.my/maxisbb/

This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 15 2008, 12:36 AM

Well it is an Indian guy sitting at the BB counter (C15/16/17 i think), a well build guy with goatee... dun know his name but very helpful. Just tell them some bull story that you might be leaving the country for study and this is the best alternative rather than waiting for the account to get default. hope this helps ;)

Wow.... lots of angry faces.... but please provide the facts and not personal accusations....
when you mention in point#1 [lebih kena bayar xtra] did you get charged? If yes, how do they charge you?
any prove of bill you can upload for us to share? I'm sorry for being a nosy, but i was on in for few months with average 70GB download per month and no extra charges like you mention...

Btw, tell me any other wireless that do not throttle P2P.... Jaring? It is limited at the moment.... Don't compare to Streamyx as it is wired and it is in a different class.... i'm not defending Maxis but most of us in this forum are sharing useful tips on how to maximize our usage with FACTS.....
For example.... for P2P... try using WebUI (e.g. GetByte.com) or VPN.... great speed if you are living <2km from the base station....

well Facts.....
Maxis : limit 3GB
Digi : limit 5GB
Celcom :unlimited but.....


The point I was making on is the way you sounded like you got a BIG SLAP from MAXIS BILLING for over the limit which in actual fact, a big NO. I can understand the frustration while getting discon in the middle of Internet Banking but how often do you experience it. If it is very often then it must be bad reception at your area and there are tips in this forum that can help you resolve(improve) your issues. Look man.... chilled.... we are in here to assist each other in dealing with MaxisBB and to all newbies who inquire the service needs to read the previous post to understand the situation. If Celcom serves you better at your area then so be it.... sorry if i offended u but please bear in mind where I'm coming from.... we need FACTS.... or else this thread will become just another cursing + complaining thread like the rest and not helpful in resolving the issues... PRASYS has did a lot of work to this (check out post#1) to help the rest...

Btw, I've used all the product ZTE / USB E220 / I2G (on Sierra875).... cheers man

This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 15 2008, 06:41 PM

LOL....ops.... correction (thanks to wr6969 )
Maxis : limit 3GB
Digi : limit 5GB
Celcom :unlimited but.....no.... wait... it is also 5GB

Jonu.... i think butthead has just given you the solution.... check his previous posting on how to maintain the HSDPA signal and not let it falls back to UTMS/EDGE....

But I personally reckons that the I2G is much better as it is not contracted (which leaves you open to better/cheaper options in the near future) and much more stable in terms of speed and gaming...

Just get the SierraAircard 875 = RM300+ (from LYN.net sales) not sure about the new 875U (maybe around RM600?).
I manage to torrent (good seeded) at +60kBps on average but sticking to WebUI using ftp at +100kBps......i'm not sure if it is true but I followed Prasys idea by connecting to APN : *99***1# .... the latency drops to 150ms from 250ms.... did not bother to compare the TraceRT results.

Sorry must have confused it with Celcom... you are right, no limitation on BW, only subject to availability of Service in an area.

Yes you can set it to Auto or 2G for GPRS/EDGE connection... should be fine.

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Added on January 16, 2008, 3:07 amJust got my antenna : Sierra Aircard 3G/HSDPA 5dB External Antenna from a LYN member.... great deal!!! [Thanks man... ]
Eventhough it is suppose to be 5dB gain.... but with the 12 feet extension sitting at my balcony... i manage to improve the signal from -85dBm to -68dBm!!!! Equivalent to 50% gain in speed.... thus now cruising in 1.6mbps.

This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 16 2008, 03:08 AM

I got it for RM150... from some sales posting. It is a personal sale and not by resellers. It will be difficult to bring in thru eBay as there is a chance for it to be confiscated by Custom (w/o SiRim and stuff)... my signal used to be 3~4bars but now it is a constant 5bar (<-70dBm).... I notice a big difference in http/ftp download as it very constant(+/-10kBps) unlike previous, where the speed varies +/-30kBps. Trust me, if you not on 5-bar, you will notice the differences. Now I'm considering doing a self-installation on the new firmware to 7.2mbps as it claims to be very stable in terms of performance (slight improvement) but still watching some forums' comment before executing it.

I've downloaded but still doubtful... most ppl claim that it will not re-lock the card but whether you can connect or not is still not confirmed....
The firmware is originally released by Telstra Australia and even Sierra's version is still under beta....
Sierra875 upgrade to 7.2mbps firmware(Please note that this is for 875 w/o U, need to see if it is the same...)

The image courtesy from the seller....

I've successfully installed the new firmware to enable 7.2mbps (Firmware_Upgrade-H2_0_3_1BL-H2_0_7_1BAP.exe) and no issue with connecting thru Maxis. Can't tell the different in terms of performance (not in Malaysia as we can't even past the 3mbps speedbarrier). The Sierra 875 original used to be at download/upload : 3.6mpbs/384kbps but I'm not sure if this software has also upgraded its upload speed... ...
Btw, the seller also provided me the link to enable Voice in SierraAircard 875 (http://www.myceloteh.com/?p=100).... not tested....
[wow.... www.myceloteh.com is very useful for those using datacard/usbE220.... it also includes the whole list of software support (Click Here)]

This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 17 2008, 11:41 AM

Define full strength, in terms of -dBm. Check the range below:
Great : from -70dBm to -55dBm
Good : from -80dBm to -71dBm
So-So : from -90dBm to -81dBm
Gutted: above -90dBm

this is just an indicative from my own experience, but sometimes GREAT signal does not necessary result GREAT speed as it is still depended on your local base station traffic/total HSDPA users. All you can control is achieving the best signal and then start praying.....

Aren't you are on ZTE? If yes, you should get the firmware from http://www.maxis.com.my/maxisbb/ latest patch.
You need to give more details than that..... Package type/modem/signalstrength and stuff.

This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 18 2008, 11:51 AM

Read the RSSI value in your 192.168.0.1 page....... example screen shot

Hmmm.... looks like Maxis is having yet another technical glitch. I2G is running fine but my area is getting intermittent Mobile Signal disruption, even my "012" also facing a minute or so "zero signal" issue. Hmmm...... i really started to think that Maxis started to deteriorate after the privatization exercise.

Strange.... speedtest.net yesterday shows the map with the missing of CyberJaya (Gizmo) on it.... wondering what's going down there? Any1 from the Cybie with info to share......?


This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 22 2008, 10:31 AM

U r rite... it is only UTMS and it is coming from the Maxis Tower itself. If you try to surf near the water fountain at the front, u will get strong signal at UTMS running at 700kbps constantly.... but not inside KLCC shopping area.

Location, location, location. It is very much depends on the base station technology (version), number of users and then your signal strength. I've asked a communication engineer for Ericsson who does the maintenance for Maxis and he inform that there will be huge differences if the base tower is newly equip for 3G/HSDPA enable or just with an upgrade. How many users they can take, i'm not sure but as compared to the upgraded ones, the newly setup towers will perform much much better will good average speed per users. So conclusion, if your area is a new area, like Damansara Perdana or so.... it should be on a WOW speed as compared to maybe SubangJaya or Cheras. There isn't enough pressure from the authorities to push for a BETTER SERVICE at the moment due to limited number of ISPs (with 3G permit). I don't think Cyberjaya and the MSC is doing enough. Malaysia Boleh (malas)!

This post has been edited by JWCheah: Jan 23 2008, 04:11 PM

Well my Account shows.....


The total DL+UL = 4.67236GB.... oh...exceeded... yeah man ......

U guys sure that the "expired" term is not referring to the payment? This account is currently used by my fren and he only complains that he cannot access Yahoo and MSn... but the speed remains great at >1mpbs average. I don't think the recent performance is link with this as Streamyx is also facing some issues.... i think something is going down in Cybie....
Hmmm..... agree man.... but i still think that they do not have that large groups of client to start this... it will only make Celcom and Digi stronger. But we will have to see.... it is obvious that their strategy is to limit the BW rather than charging the extra.... else, by law, if it involves $$$, they need to make a public announcement of at least 60days on the Rate, Terms and Condition if it has not been announced previously, b4 they can start charging.

Up-to-date, I2Go is still running like fine, occasion dc (1 or 2 times) at 12:00 midnite, really strange....
This week is at 17GB for 7 days... should be more but been gaming everynite and not much torrent to d/l at the moment.....


If you are getting ur own modem, go for I2Go package.... monthly basis and no contract.... u will not regret it.... forget about MaxisBB.....

as i said, the 4G is my frens usage.... mine... well as you can see.... 17GB in 7 days..... my lowest considering i did 85GB in December ...... if they started charging, i will definitely go to court....

I2GO info : http://store.maxis.com.my/?tpt_id=14&ch=83&pg=1109&ac=3623
i) ZTE comes with its rechargeable batt.... max at 3 hours....
ii) refer to (i)
iii) google ZTE MF600
iv) ZTE does not offer any usb port... onli RJ45(cross)..... to connect to pc/laptop