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. ) 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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http://www.rajawang.com/ Mr. Rajawang

I am very amazed you are still using the ZTE modem, I used it for only 3 months and decided to throw it into the river! Crappy! Now using aztech wireless 4 port router+modem which is way better. Go change it liew!
http://www.rajawang.com Mr. Rajawang

I am very amazed you are still using the ZTE modem, I used it for only 3 months and decided to throw it into the river! Crappy! Now using aztech wireless 4 port router+modem which is way better. Go change it liew!
http://www.ibnjuferi.com/ MENJ

Go for D-Link ADSL modem-router, that is the best. Mine is a D-Link Wireless ADSL router-modem which I have used for nearly two years now with no problems at all.

- MENJ
http://www.menj.org menj

Go for D-Link ADSL modem-router, that is the best. Mine is a D-Link Wireless ADSL router-modem which I have used for nearly two years now with no problems at all.

- MENJ
http://AhTim.com/ Tim

linksys is good. go ahead with the model.

–blog for dream–
http://AhTim.com Tim

linksys is good. go ahead with the model.

–blog for dream–
http://najib.jomblog.net/ NaJiB

Better go to Linksys, if not D-Link is second choice,

You can buy AIO, modem, router and wireless function in one box

Linksys WAG200G is good choice, there have many review about this modem
http://najib.jomblog.net/ NaJiB

Better go to Linksys, if not D-Link is second choice,

You can buy AIO, modem, router and wireless function in one box

Linksys WAG200G is good choice, there have many review about this modem
http://www.kfblog.com/ KennyP

I agree that the modem is affecting the connection quality, my connection improved after I changed to a new ADSL router
http://www.kfblog.com KennyP

I agree that the modem is affecting the connection quality, my connection improved after I changed to a new ADSL router
http://www.kfblog.com/ KennyP

Are you calling TMnet or TM? Whose is the technician that replace your phone line? I want to do the same thing and wondering who to call.
http://www.kfblog.com KennyP

Are you calling TMnet or TM? Whose is the technician that replace your phone line? I want to do the same thing and wondering who to call.
http://kennyljs.com/ kljs

I have been using a USB ADSL modem. It doesn’t have a network connector only pure USB. Been working fine and it doesn’t have any disconnection problems, unless screamyx servers goes down for the count. Maybe you should get one like mine.
Downside is that you won’t be able to use WIFI, Routing or whatever the network ADSL modem can do.
http://kennyljs.com/ kljs

I have been using a USB ADSL modem. It doesn’t have a network connector only pure USB. Been working fine and it doesn’t have any disconnection problems, unless screamyx servers goes down for the count. Maybe you should get one like mine.
Downside is that you won’t be able to use WIFI, Routing or whatever the network ADSL modem can do.
http://blog.techsnack.net/ dicky

Linksys is good. I am now using Linksys WRT54G with streamyx modem. Before this, i use the modem as router too, but it keep disconnect. After i buy Linksys, the condition change. Very stable now! Hahaha!
http://blog.techsnack.net dicky

Linksys is good. I am now using Linksys WRT54G with streamyx modem. Before this, i use the modem as router too, but it keep disconnect. After i buy Linksys, the condition change. Very stable now! Hahaha!
http://www.andrewooi.com/ Andrew Ooi

I suspect TMNet know you are a big celebrity blogger. One complaint and they change the telephone line for you. I complain and complain but my line quality still as poor. Wish I could change the telephone lines too as I think that’s the major problem. Lots of crackling sounds.
http://www.andrewooi.com Andrew Ooi

I suspect TMNet know you are a big celebrity blogger. One complaint and they change the telephone line for you. I complain and complain but my line quality still as poor. Wish I could change the telephone lines too as I think that’s the major problem. Lots of crackling sounds.
http://www.kucau.net/wp/ kucau

go for WRT54G the old version that can be flashed. u can add tons of features and its stable
http://www.kucau.net/wp/ kucau

go for WRT54G the old version that can be flashed. u can add tons of features and its stable
http://www.planetmy.com/ Planet Malaysia

Brother, buy Linksys! Yeah Linksys
http://www.planetmy.com Planet Malaysia

Brother, buy Linksys! Yeah Linksys
http://www.riceblogger.com/ Rice Blogger

i use some protech modem…after my zte kind of died……it is fine..and it feels slightly faster…
http://www.riceblogger.com Rice Blogger

i use some protech modem…after my zte kind of died……it is fine..and it feels slightly faster…
http://EdwardKhoo.com/ Edward Khoo

Anything except Streamyx are good
http://EdwardKhoo.com Edward Khoo

Anything except Streamyx are good
http://www.mrhenree.com/ Mr Henree

I recommend Belkin. It provides Lifetime warranty. I’m using the all in 1 Wireless ADSL 4 port router modem. No problem at all. It would be a liltle pricey compare to other brands. The “Lifetime warranty” comes 1st in my mind.
http://www.mrhenree.com Mr Henree

I recommend Belkin. It provides Lifetime warranty. I’m using the all in 1 Wireless ADSL 4 port router modem. No problem at all. It would be a liltle pricey compare to other brands. The “Lifetime warranty” comes 1st in my mind.
http://www.mrhenree.com/ Mr Henree

One more thing to add, “It seems that you all are Linksys super fans, huh!” Please dont shoot me back.
http://www.mrhenree.com Mr Henree

One more thing to add, “It seems that you all are Linksys super fans, huh!” Please dont shoot me back.
http://www.liciece.com/ liciece

I have used Linksys WAG200G for more than 3 months.Till now I feel it works better than any other modem I used previously.You may buy it because the price of it is reasonable cheap.
http://www.liciece.com/?p=124
http://www.liciece.com liciece

I have used Linksys WAG200G for more than 3 months.Till now I feel it works better than any other modem I used previously.You may buy it because the price of it is reasonable cheap.
http://www.liciece.com/?p=124
LcF

Thanks for the suggestions. I will get a Linksys router modem.

@Mr. Rajawang: my ZTE modem is about 4 year old!

@KennyP: TMnet or TM also the same number: 100

@kljs: thanks. I tot USB modem is not good. Anyway, my home network need a router.

@Andrew Ooi: I doubt Telekom know me. The phone line and Streamyx account is registered under my dad’s name. Maybe I have better contractors here?

@Mr Henree: Yes, Belkin router is one of the best too. I don’t advice to buy a product because it has so called “lifetime warranty”. Note that if the product has been discontinued, there is no warranty for you.
LcF

Thanks for the suggestions. I will get a Linksys router modem.

@Mr. Rajawang: my ZTE modem is about 4 year old!

@KennyP: TMnet or TM also the same number: 100

@kljs: thanks. I tot USB modem is not good. Anyway, my home network need a router.

@Andrew Ooi: I doubt Telekom know me. The phone line and Streamyx account is registered under my dad’s name. Maybe I have better contractors here?

@Mr Henree: Yes, Belkin router is one of the best too. I don’t advice to buy a product because it has so called “lifetime warranty”. Note that if the product has been discontinued, there is no warranty for you.
http://www.probloggerwedding.com/ colbert low

I am using a Netgear router. Love the interface and firewall rules. You should try it. Sure beats linksys routers
http://www.probloggerwedding.com colbert low

I am using a Netgear router. Love the interface and firewall rules. You should try it. Sure beats linksys routers
http://silverisle.blogspot.com/ SilverIsle

Hi. I came to your page while I was doing some Google searches regarding my current Streamyx connection issue. Almost the same as yours, the ADSL light kept blinking, and the connection is very terrible when it’s raining.

I’m installing a wireless router in my house soon. So before that, I would like to know whether it’s my modem problem or it’s the internet line problem.

Looking forward to your next update regarding your Streamyx connection issue. All the best to both of us in solving this. LOLz.
http://silverisle.blogspot.com SilverIsle

Hi. I came to your page while I was doing some Google searches regarding my current Streamyx connection issue. Almost the same as yours, the ADSL light kept blinking, and the connection is very terrible when it’s raining.

I’m installing a wireless router in my house soon. So before that, I would like to know whether it’s my modem problem or it’s the internet line problem.

Looking forward to your next update regarding your Streamyx connection issue. All the best to both of us in solving this. LOLz.
http://genious-blog.blogspot.com/ Young

Dear Liew,

Do you pay for the replacement of the cable?

For me, it’s included in my next bill.
http://genious-blog.blogspot.com Young

Dear Liew,

Do you pay for the replacement of the cable?

For me, it’s included in my next bill.
http://silverisle.blogspot.com/ SilverIsle

I called the Streamyx hotline this afternoon. The technician guy came this evening and checked using his modem, said the line is perfectly stable and it is mostly due to my modem problem. So I went out immediately after some short surveys online and came home buying a Linksys WAG200G at RM260.

FINALLY~

1 desktop and 2 laptops going online for the whole night just now without dropping the connection at all! =D
http://silverisle.blogspot.com SilverIsle

I called the Streamyx hotline this afternoon. The technician guy came this evening and checked using his modem, said the line is perfectly stable and it is mostly due to my modem problem. So I went out immediately after some short surveys online and came home buying a Linksys WAG200G at RM260.

FINALLY~

1 desktop and 2 laptops going online for the whole night just now without dropping the connection at all! =D
LcF

@Young: just got rewiring whole phone line straight from phone post to my phone socket. RM40. Not sure my mom paid cash or included in next bill

@Silverlsle: glad that your problem has been solved. I bought WAG200G for RM239.
LcF

@Young: just got rewiring whole phone line straight from phone post to my phone socket. RM40. Not sure my mom paid cash or included in next bill

@Silverlsle: glad that your problem has been solved. I bought WAG200G for RM239.
Dean

Hi all .. I really got big problem and need ur all help.. My internet always disconnects every 19 minutes.. Every 19 minutes it will disconnects… Anyone can help me pls??? really nid ur help..
Dean

Hi all .. I really got big problem and need ur all help.. My internet always disconnects every 19 minutes.. Every 19 minutes it will disconnects… Anyone can help me pls??? really nid ur help..
LcF

@Dean: exactly 19 minutes? I think something (hardware/software) disconnect you after certain period.
LcF

@Dean: exactly 19 minutes? I think something (hardware/software) disconnect you after certain period.
Dean

erm Liew..yeah it dc exactly 19 minutes..
Dean

erm Liew..yeah it dc exactly 19 minutes..