hi i've been offered by singnet for recontract. i got some technical question to ask here.
i'm currently using 3500kbps Broadband Unlimited.
Question :
1. is it the same with 3Mbps Unlimited offered by Singnet?
2. one of them is written Free ADSL 2 + Ethernet Modem (free 1 mth) with $32.90 /mth. what is ADSL 2?? hardware? my current modem is Aztech brand? is tat considered Ethernet Modem? should i get this offer or choose the one without modem and free 2 mths? if i choose the first one, then in the end i have 2 modems?
3. another offer is Free ADSL 2 + Integrated Wireless Modem with $ 36.90 /mth. my home pc has no wireless. if i choose this one, can i still connect using USB cable??
1. Speed is slightly different... I don't think you'll notice much changes.
2. ADSL2 - Related to ADSL...
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=DSL_modemS01_02
3. Yes.
Originally posted by plump:hi i've been offered by singnet for recontract. i got some technical question to ask here.
i'm currently using 3500kbps Broadband Unlimited.
Question :
1. is it the same with 3Mbps Unlimited offered by Singnet?
2. one of them is written Free ADSL 2 + Ethernet Modem (free 1 mth) with $32.90 /mth. what is ADSL 2?? hardware? my current modem is Aztech brand? is tat considered Ethernet Modem? should i get this offer or choose the one without modem and free 2 mths? if i choose the first one, then in the end i have 2 modems?
3. another offer is Free ADSL 2 + Integrated Wireless Modem with $ 36.90 /mth. my home pc has no wireless. if i choose this one, can i still connect using USB cable??
1. extra 500kbps. Norm not much difference.
2.If your modem is still in good condition, no troubles switching on/off, no flickering lights,or not being able to surf the net, still quite young <2 yrs, i think free 2 months is ok.
3. Yes u can still connect via usb.
No wireless does not mean you cannot have a wireless modem.
Having a wireless modem though has it perks. which is when your friend comes over,with a laptop, he is able to surf via wireless. Although people might piggy back your connection if it is not properly secured.
1 mre thing. Do you intend to get a laptop?
Originally posted by kenn3th:1. extra 500kbps. Norm not much difference.
2.If your modem is still in good condition, no troubles switching on/off, no flickering lights,or not being able to surf the net, still quite young <2 yrs, i think free 2 months is ok.
3. Yes u can still connect via usb.
No wireless does not mean you cannot have a wireless modem.
Having a wireless modem though has it perks. which is when your friend comes over,with a laptop, he is able to surf via wireless. Although people might piggy back your connection if it is not properly secured.
1 mre thing. Do you intend to get a laptop?
ya but i can still set the password rite for the wireless? is it difficult to install and configure wireless modem in my case? coz my pc don't have wireless.
i got the laptop from office. so once i have got the wireless modem i can connect my home pc wireless modem via usb cable, connect my laptop via wireless. so all online at the same time?
more question :
4. can i connect my home pc and laptop both with usb cable to wireless modem at the same time? how many usb port in the wireless modem usually?
1 - 3500kbps roughly equals 3.5Mbps
2 - if you were previously using a 3Mbps plan, chances are you are already using an ADSL 2 modem but Ethernet Modem may not have USB port, please check further with the SingNet staff on this
Ethernet means RJ45 cable, it looks like a telephone cable but is thicker and the head is bigger
3 - check with the SingNet staff for brand/model first then i can advise accordingly
Originally posted by plump:ya but i can still set the password rite for the wireless? is it difficult to install and configure wireless modem in my case? coz my pc don't have wireless.
i got the laptop from office. so once i have got the wireless modem i can connect my home pc wireless modem via usb cable, connect my laptop via wireless. so all online at the same time?
more question :
3. can i connect my home pc and laptop both with usb cable to wireless modem at the same time? how many usb port in the wireless modem usually?
1. yes, you can setup security options. Setup should be a breeze. you can do it the driver way (cd drivers provided with the modem), call up singnet (most prob they offer on phone advice like SH/maybe @ a cost, i m not too sure about that.) or via sgforums!
2. yes, a laptop and a desktop surfing @ one time is perfectly alright. More would not be a problem
4. can. Maybe not usb port. you must check the exact model and see the specifications.
instead of using usb ports, you can use the "internet cable" or Rj45cable - looks like telephone line. but it has a fatter head.
edit: added more details.
Hey dude, i also got that letter asking to reconttact, dun recontract 1st. Wait for them to hav better promo, such as wii or pc or laptop.
i know already the wireless modem is miotv one. 2wire brand. got 1 usb port, not sure if i can use that usb port to connect to my home pc.
i don't care liao. i just recontract