Update: TMNet Streamyx ADSL Modem Light is Blinking Frequently

Filed in: Tmnet — November 14th, 2007

This is an update about my previous complaint about frequent disconnection of TMNet Streamyx line. The technician came to my house at the next morning after I made a call to TM phone support.

According to my elder brother, they replaced the whole phone line from the phone post to my house. (I was sleeping. :P ) After the replacement, no more noisy noises from the phone line. The Streamyx connection was fine for 2 hours after the technicians left.

Well, the line is more stable now. Less disconnection and easier to connect back after disconnects. I will try it for a few days. If it becomes worse then I will make another call.

Change router modem for better connection?

By the way, I suspect the old ADSL modem is guilty as well. We have been using the ZTE ADSL modem from Telekom for a few years.

Maybe I should take my friend’s advice to get a branded broadband router with modem for a better connection. He claims that better router modem can gives more reliable and faster Internet connection. The current ZTE modem would be a backup modem then.

Any recommendation for broadband router with modem? Linksys WAG200G looks good (RM240 or USD71).

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  • YOUNG

    I’m looking for a all in one wireless routher and modem to use with streamyx.
    Which one is best in terms of quality?

  • YOUNG

    I’m looking for a all in one wireless routher and modem to use with streamyx.
    Which one is best in terms of quality?

  • LcF

    @YOUNG: personally, I recommend LinkSys or Belkin.

  • LcF

    @YOUNG: personally, I recommend LinkSys or Belkin.

  • Ksg2

    I have been subscribing to Streamyx for 1 1/2 year. Changing modem for 3 times already because the blinking issue. So far, have tried with the brand Billion and Rigel, given by TM. The 3rd one, less than 3 months use, it started to blink again. Not sure if this is a “lousy” brand, or line issue. Anyone could comment on this? think of getting good modem after all this.

  • Ksg2

    I have been subscribing to Streamyx for 1 1/2 year. Changing modem for 3 times already because the blinking issue. So far, have tried with the brand Billion and Rigel, given by TM. The 3rd one, less than 3 months use, it started to blink again. Not sure if this is a “lousy” brand, or line issue. Anyone could comment on this? think of getting good modem after all this.

  • maARa

    Me…registered early Jan this yr, until today cannot get the net access. Called TMnet, they told me that they have problem with cables. Huh! Doesn’t make any sense at all. I live very close to city center (at Ampang Hilir, surrounded by embassy’s residences) and yet, unable to get connection. Am using RIgel modem (comes free with the Streamyx) and as usual, the LINK led is blinking all the time. Dont’ know whether its really a cable/network problem or something just not right with the modem. Till today, no one come to look and fix the problem.

  • maARa

    Me…registered early Jan this yr, until today cannot get the net access. Called TMnet, they told me that they have problem with cables. Huh! Doesn’t make any sense at all. I live very close to city center (at Ampang Hilir, surrounded by embassy’s residences) and yet, unable to get connection. Am using RIgel modem (comes free with the Streamyx) and as usual, the LINK led is blinking all the time. Dont’ know whether its really a cable/network problem or something just not right with the modem. Till today, no one come to look and fix the problem.

  • Ksg2

    Heard that Belkin is offering lifetime guarantee, not bad ma after considering it. The only concern is the brand might not work for my “twilight zone” line. Modem found “kapuk” in my line, wservice center,ork perfectly well at the service center after complaining. I don’t think there is any dealer that would dare to warranty for lifetime on my lousy line. There must be disclaimer hidden at the *. I guess the dealer would say it is my line issue, not a modem issue, go to fix your line.

  • Ksg2

    Heard that Belkin is offering lifetime guarantee, not bad ma after considering it. The only concern is the brand might not work for my “twilight zone” line. Modem found “kapuk” in my line, wservice center,ork perfectly well at the service center after complaining. I don’t think there is any dealer that would dare to warranty for lifetime on my lousy line. There must be disclaimer hidden at the *. I guess the dealer would say it is my line issue, not a modem issue, go to fix your line.

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