Tmnet Launched Streamyx Hotspot at Home
Filed in: Tmnet — May 12th, 2005
CYBERJAYA: Internet service provider TM Net Sdn Bhd has launched its “streamyx hotspot@home” broadband kit that includes a wireless access point with router and an ADSL modem.
The kit lets users connect to the Internet wirelessly without the need for local area network (LAN) wiring.
Users can also create a home network, although each computer on the network will require a WiFi access card. The wireless access point has a range of 200m outdoors and 100m indoors, TM Net said.
The do-it-yourself hotspot@home kit comes with the wireless access point, WiFi card, tmnet hotspot prepaid card worth RM19, user manual, set-up CD, RJ-45 and RJ-11 cables, splitter and an AC power supply adaptor.
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Thought:
I am confused. 
Is it “Streamyx ADSL to WiFi”? If it is, why tmnet hotspot prepaid card is included in the kit? “It is Free gift”, you might say.
If it is “Streamyx ADSL to WiFi”, you can do-it-yourselves with a wifi router(RM200-RM300) and a PCMCIA WiFi adapter(RM70).
The hotspot@home kit is currently selling for RM299, which is a discount from the regular RM621 retail price. The offer expires on July 31, TM Net said.
RM621 is definately over-priced.
I don’t know what product brand Tmnet used in the wireless kit, but we are getting “Made in China” ADSL modem when subscribe to Streamyx.
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May 12th, 2005 at 12:19 pm
I have been to the TM Point centre and apply for streamyx line. Guess what ?? They told me there are no line at my area!!!!! Arggg…that was last week. The hotspot@home package was really cheap, not sure what brand of router and pcmcia card they provide, they got option to change the pcmcia card to wifi usb adaptor as well.
I plan to buy the package first from telekom and when i got the streamyx line fix, i can do it myself. BUT tm point staff wont allowed, they said it’s only for streamyx subscriber, =(
May 12th, 2005 at 1:15 pm
@ahkiong: It is not cheap. You can get the same things(wifi router + wifi card) at about the same price and branded product.
May 12th, 2005 at 2:07 pm
Got heard of jaring wireless before? An alternative for u guys and btw…u can get a 015 line with free calls nationwide…how cool is that
May 12th, 2005 at 2:11 pm
Jaring wireless coverage area is still very limited.
May 12th, 2005 at 5:26 pm
@kahsoon: lol… not free maaa… but u can order a package where u av to pay RM50 and u will get unlimited call for the fixed line nationwide for a month
but… jaring is stillllll… DAMN GOOD!!Honestly. lets support jaring!
hehehe
May 12th, 2005 at 8:13 pm
Yeah i have turn to Jaring when i found out there are no streamyx coverage at my area. Jaring even worst, it’s not even available yet at my town lol
May 13th, 2005 at 1:04 pm
so y do u subscribe it?
May 24th, 2005 at 11:20 am
Not over price but old price.
October 13th, 2005 at 4:35 pm
i stay at pusat bandar puchong which no telekom line at my area..can i use tmnet streamyx hotspot@home without using any fixed line phone like maxis and other fixed line service. thank.
October 22nd, 2005 at 1:53 am
hi harry,
Judging by what u said, u don’t need streamyx in order to have the hotspot home. I’m confused. Streamyx is not available in my area as it is more than 5 KM coverage. Tq in adv for any info.
October 23rd, 2005 at 10:09 am
Please refer to http://www.tm.net.my/html/htm/product_streamyx/streamyx_service_area.htm . There should have Streamyx service at Puchong. In the website, please look at no. 178 under Selangor.