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Torrent2exe.com

Xybirium — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:06:35 +0800

Has anyone tried or been using Torrent2exe.com?

Am trying it now and results not fast but acceptable and you don't even need to download any client if you don't want to.

Comments and reviews are most appreciated.

Celcom Home, Hop and Away

Xybirium — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:01:24 +0800

Easterns Times - 02 February 2008

Celcom to launch nationwide sales campaign for its products and services

Celcom will launch a 2-month long nationwide campaign which includes exclusive promotions and discount of its products and services such as Xpax prepaid, postpaid, Channel X, Enterprise solutions and Celcom broadband.
In Sarawak, the sales would be at Kuching, Sibu, Miri and Bintulu branches. In Kuching, participating channel partners would be at Wisma Wan Tabuan Jaya, Electra House, Wisma Saberkas. For Sibu, they are Sing Kwong Supermarket Sdn Bhd and Sarawak House shopping centre; while in Miri, it will be at E-Mart commercial centre and Wisma Pelita Tuanku whereas in Bintulu, Park City Mall.
The venue in Limbang will be the Limbang Plaza.
According to the General Manager, Choo Meng Chung, this is a first of its kind sale held by Celcom and they expect it to be the talk of the town.
He said special offers included special discounts on latest mobile phones, special offers on blackberry devices, special offer for USB Modem of only RM699, sales on Channel X contents such as 50 percent discount on selected mobile downloads, buy 1 get 1 free on selected full songs and True tones and one month free Call Me Tones subscription.
There is also a new broadband package call Home, Hop and Away which bundles together Celcom Broadband service and TM Streamyx for only RM108 a month. Also being offered is the 3,000 free SMS upon purchase of an Xpax starter pack.
In line with the sale, Celcom also launched its new executive plan which offers customers big savings, big discounts and big rewards.
With only a monthly fee of RM50, Choo said the executive plan offers customer bigger savings of up to 30 percent discount on their local calls and SMS. The discounts, he said would be automatic every month.
Celcom is also offering its customers a sign up bonus with a total of 60 minutes worth of call time and 60 SMSes free for the first six months.

I typed the above from a local paper because I couldn't find it on any online paper or Googling with the terms "Home Hop Away Celcom". I am more interested in the one highlighted in red. Even their website doesn't seem to show it (or maybe I couldn't find it).

Does anyone have any more information on the offer?

Second PPPoE

Xybirium — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:09:23 +0800

Broadband provider
ISP/package: Streamyx/1Mb/s
Location: Kuching
Have you called your ISP's helpline?: Not relevant

Personal equipment
Modem: Linksys WAG54GV3 firmware version 1.00.24
Router: Linksys WAG54GV3 firmware version 1.00.24
Firewall used: Linksys WAG54GV3 firmware version 1.00.24

Problem details
First occurence of problem: N/A
Problem frequency: N/A
Problem description: I have a Second PPPoE in my modem/router page which I do not have any idea what it is for. I have been reading articles for the past hour related to Second PPPoE and am still having no idea. However, I did try it and I can see 2 IPs at the same time but would it be of any use?

DSL works only with phone off-hook, known as High

Xybirium — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:22:15 +0800

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/11821

If you find your DSL modem dropping off line or losing sync when your phones are not in use and syncing ok when you use the phone, you have a condition likely caused by a "high open".

The phone line consists of a pair of copper wires originating at a Central Office (CO) or Remote Terminal (RT) and running through various cables, cross connect boxes, and other splices until it reaches your Network Interface Device (NID). From the NID your inside wiring brings the line to your telephone and modem jacks.

Each splice, interconnect, and terminal on the line between you and the phone company's equipment must be a tight, low-resistance electrical connection for the line to work well.

When you use a telephone a small amount of electrical current flows in the copper wires and this current, which carries your voice, also helps keep the splice points in the line clean and tight. This is commonly called "sealing current" because it seals the junctions.

Lines exposed to air can either oxidize slightly or sometimes corrode heavily depending on conditions. This deterioration at splice points in copper phone cable can cause this "high open" condition. The bad junction creates high resistance, effectively creating an "open" in the line, and DSL signals might fail to cross it, or be weakened by the attempt. When a phone is picked up current begins to flow and the resistance drops during the call. If its just a light case of oxidation you may not notice any change in sound quality. A bad case of corrosion might cause audible clicks, pops, and static on a voice call.

Since DSL signals do not draw current on your line, high open conditions can lead to the degradation of the DSL signal to the point of losing sync. When you use your phone you seal the faulty connection and DSL signal returns. When you put the phone on-hook and stop the current flow the high open returns, sometimes right away - sometimes with a delay, and your DSL loses sync. High opens can also cause other oddball conditions, such as sync loss when the phone rings.

To fix this situation you should first test NID your modem at your NID. Plug your DSL modem directly in to the test jack at your NID and see if sync is solid there.

If you do not have good sync at your NID then you need to call your phone company and report trouble on your line. It is recommended that you first report it simply as a Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) problem of "static" on the line and request a metallic loop test. This is the automated test done when ever a phone line problem is reported using the normal phone trouble number. It should spot a high open condition. If you talk to a trouble operator do not mention anything about DSL at this point, it only serves to confuse the issue sometimes.

If the test spots the high open problem the telephone company will track it down and fix it, which should lead to normal DSL function again.

If you do have solid sync at the NID, then the problem is someplace in your inside phone wiring. Check all the screw terminals at the NID for tight wire connections. Check any splice points in your internal wiring for corrosion or bad junctions, especially in moist or damp areas. Disconnect any lines to jacks that are no longer used and double check all wires in jacks and look for clean contacts on plugs and sockets. Plug a phone in at your modem's jack and make sure you have clear dial tone and no static.

If this does not solve the problem then start your DSL service provider's trouble procedures.

traceroute 219.93.218.177 & www.tm.net.my

Xybirium — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:18:39 +0800

I did a traceroute to 219.93.218.177 and I got
traceroute to 219.93.218.177 (219.93.218.177), 30 hops max, 40 byte packets
1 192.168.1.1 (192.168.1.1) 0.736 ms 1.018 ms 1.616 ms
2 219.93.218.177 (219.93.218.177) 33.775 ms 36.287 ms 38.334 ms

but when I did a traceroute to www.tm.net.my, I got
traceroute to www.tm.net.my (202.71.97.48), 30 hops max, 40 byte packets
1 192.168.1.1 (192.168.1.1) 0.769 ms 1.107 ms 1.438 ms
2 * * *
3 219.93.218.117 (219.93.218.117) 32.746 ms 35.075 ms 37.501 ms
4 kbu-odsy02-g0-1.tm.net.my (210.187.133.242) 40.050 ms 42.688 ms 45.091 ms
5 58.27.107.9 (58.27.107.9) 64.217 ms 66.760 ms 69.476 ms
6 210.187.126.218 (210.187.126.218) 73.763 ms 54.721 ms 74.960 ms
7 219.94.12.14 (219.94.12.14) 45.670 ms 47.521 ms 50.028 ms
8 203.106.206.45 (203.106.206.45) 104.287 ms 106.835 ms 109.318 ms
9 58.27.101.93 (58.27.101.93) 118.700 ms 120.633 ms 58.27.101.89 (58.27.101.89) 84.255 ms
10 210.187.142.1 (210.187.142.1) 175.309 ms 175.715 ms 176.171 ms
11 219.93.182.237 (219.93.182.237) 89.654 ms 91.962 ms 219.93.151.107 (219.93.151.107) 138.847 ms
12 202.71.100.9 (202.71.100.9) 123.868 ms 125.851 ms 127.006 ms
13 202.75.52.3 (202.75.52.3) 57.750 ms 81.534 ms 82.986 ms
14 202.71.96.125 (202.71.96.125) 86.728 ms 89.308 ms 91.509 ms
15 202.71.96.44 (202.71.96.44) 89.836 ms 92.210 ms 94.430 ms
16 * * *
17 * * *
18 * * *
19 * * *
20 * * *
21 * * *
22 * * *
23 * * *
24 * * *
25 * * *
26 * * *
27 * * *
28 * * *
29 * * *
30 * * *

The traceroute to www.tm.net.my doesn't even show it going through gateway 219.93.218.177. What then is the purpose of the gateway? Or is it on the 2nd hop?

If it is a stupid topic, please feel free to flame me.

Thank you.

Linksys WAG54G v3

Xybirium — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:25:18 +0800

Broadband provider
ISP/package: Streamyx 1Mbit
Location: Kuching
Have you called your ISP's helpline?: Not relevant

Personal equipment
Modem: Linksys WAG54G v3
Router: same
Firewall used: none

Problem details
First occurence of problem:
Problem frequency:
Problem description: Anyone else using this modem/router combo? I can't seem to find much information by googling around (which I have done for the past few weeks). I'm thinking more of looking for a 3rd party firmware for it. Don't get me wrong, so far it has been quite good as long as Streamyx line is good.

USB Bluetooth dongle

Xybirium — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:56:27 +0800

What is the best brand in your opinion and experience?

I bought the Bluesoleil previously. The first one didn't work and the second one doesn't work properly. I'm never going to use the Bluesoleil again!

I understand AVF is good and doesn't require any driver if you use XP.

The reason I ask is because I want to connect to my Nokia 6280 3G handphone in the office for internet.

Is there any Kingston Bluetooth USB dongle?

Aztech DSL306U

Xybirium — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:30:41 +0800

I have this Aztech DSL306U and was thinking of upgrading the firmware and wondering if it is possible.

The modem doesn't sync with the DSLAM. My other Aztech DSL600ER no problems whatsoever.

I have Googled on this particular model and there doesn't seem to be much to see.

Can anyone help or point me in the right direction?

AtomicThread.net

Xybirium — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:38:52 +0800

http://www.atomicthread.net/

Atomicthread.net is now public. Accounts created from now until December31st will be unlimited everything, that means unlimited upload size, unlimited downloads... and 30gigs of bandwidth. After December31st, new accounts will be set to unlimited space, 1gig upload size, and 15gigs a month.

Has anyone else in LYN registered?

Mod, please move this topic if it is in the wrong place. Thanks.

Deterministic Network Enhancer

Xybirium — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 10:30:09 +0800

Does anyone know what it is?

Troubleshooting guide (form)

Xybirium — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 22:12:30 +0800

Could someone please come up with a standard form for trouble shooting purposes or is there any link which we can refer to.

Most of the questions asked seemed to have minimum information to allow forumers to assist.

Moderators, please close this thread if you think it is already posted elsewhere or redundant.

Thank you.

TM Net User Group

Xybirium — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:11:34 +0800

I think this was mentioned somewhere in one of the threads. I am thinking of subscribing to it but....

http://usergroup.tmnet.com.my/

If anyone has subscribed, please feedback. Thank you.

Malaysian Internet Exchange (MIX)

Xybirium — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:37:45 +0800

September 25, 2006 17:33 PM

Time M'sia Had Independent Internet Exchange, Says Keng Yaik

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, is in discussion with local internet providers and industry players on the setting up of the country's own Internet Exchange, Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik said here Monday.

The discussions on the independent Internet Exchange, the Minister said was expected to be wrapped up by the end of the year, making surfing on the internet cheaper and at the same time breaking the monopoly of internet service providers in the country.

Currently, all Malaysian internet traffic goes to either Singapore or the US.

Two years ago, there was an attempt to set up Malaysia's own IEP by Digital Equipment Corp and a local firm Wargamedia Sdn Bhd, but this project failed to take off.

"The local telecommunications companies, especially internet service providers, cannot fight the trend of emerging technologies in their industry.

"Then there is also the issue of monopoly by some to provide a certain service...people (private companies) will always find a way to beat the monopoly. Monopoly will certainly not benefit the industry," Dr Lim said.

Speaking to reporters after launching TravelFon, an initiative of REDtone International Bhd, here, Dr Lim said realising that the usage of the internet was a booming business, the government had decided on the establishment of such an independent internet exchange.

"We must also attract international internet cables to the exchange and more cables in the exchange means cheaper surfing cost. Presently Malaysia's internet traffic is going to the US or Singapore and they are charging a bomb," he added.

He said there was now a need for the government to push internet service providers and other relevant parties in the industry to set up this exchange to curb the foreign outflow of the ringgit.

"I have made up my mind and you know when I make up my mind I push for it. This is what I am going to do with the internet exchange. The internet exchange must be independent of any telecommunications company or internet provider...it must not be controlled by a single party. This will avoid monopoly. "The internet exchange can be run by a consortium of companies...do not force me to make a ministerial declaration for the industry to set up the exchange. We have given them (industry) all the necessary explanation and now it is up to them to execute," the minister said.

He said once the exchange is established, then the industry could attract international cables, which were now landing in Singapore, to Malaysia.

"We should have done this a long-time ago. But people who have moved in front, hold a very narrow minded view and hold the monopoly (of providing internet connectivity)...they are holding consumers at ransom," he said.

Dr Lim said local telcos need to keep in touch with the fast growing telecommunications industry, failing which would result in them "going out of business."

On another note, Dr Lim said the government would not extend the December 15 deadline fixed for mobile telecommunications companies to register their pre-paid users.

He said todate out of the nearly 18 million pre-paid mobile phone users in the country, about 10 million had registered.

"There are another six to eight million pre-paid users who have yet to register. We have done enough...there would be no postponement or extension of the deadline. After Dec 15, the user would be given two weeks before the pre-paid line is terminated," he added.

-- BERNAMA

GDMT vs GLITE

Xybirium — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:17:08 +0800

I am connecting using MMODE which sets my modulation to GDMT. Is there any difference if I use GLITE?

Direct Connection vs Proxy Server

Xybirium — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:24:34 +0800

Please post your speeds from www.testmy.net or www.speedtest.net when using Direct Connection or Proxy Server.

I'm just wondering if anyone else get better speeds using proxy server because I get more than 18x compared to direct connection.

Mine is attached below.

Direct Connection:
:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Download Connection is:: 26 Kbps about 0.03 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)
Download Speed is:: 3 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (Server 1)
Test Time:: 2006/09/23 - 5:21am
Bottom Line:: 0X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 341.33 sec
Tested from a 579 kB file and took 183.906 seconds to complete
Download Diagnosis:: May need help : running at only 7.01 % of your hosts average (net.my)
D-Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-EQLRYGZJ9
User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060909 Firefox/1.5.0.7 [!]

Proxy Server:
:::.. Download Stats ..:::
Download Connection is:: 491 Kbps about 0.49 Mbps (tested with 579 kB)
Download Speed is:: 60 kB/s
Tested From:: http://testmy.net/ (Server 1)
Test Time:: 2006/09/23 - 5:21am
Bottom Line:: 9X faster than 56K 1MB Download in 17.07 sec
Tested from a 579 kB file and took 9.656 seconds to complete
Download Diagnosis:: Awesome! 20% + : 32.35 % faster than the average for host (net.my)
D-Validation Link:: http://testmy.net/stats/id-ZMITXLFP1
User Agent:: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.0.7) Gecko/20060909 Firefox/1.5.0.7 [!]

Proxy Server : 219.93.175.68:3128

Thank you for your participation.