Maxinet Adsl

[ukdog]

Anyone know the access number for maxinet adsl via TT&T?

I have user name andpassword but cannot get the dialup number to access it.

cheers,

dog

[monty]

Not sure what your problem is,

There is no such thing as a dial up number with adsl.

If you use a USB modem such as the D-Link 210, the dial up number is just left empty or filled with zero's.

You do have to put in your username/password to get access though.

Be sure they activated the adsl link (takes about a week or a liitle longer) and check the VPI/VCI settings are correctly entered in your modem / router

I just got hooked up to the Maxnet package and it works perfectly! (considering the 790 Bht price)

[MP5]

Not sure what your problem is,

There is no such thing as a dial up number with adsl.

If you use a USB modem such as the D-Link 210, the dial up number is just left empty or filled with zero's.

You do have to put in your username/password to get access though.

Be sure they activated the adsl link (takes about a week or a liitle longer) and check the VPI/VCI settings are correctly entered in your modem / router

I just got hooked up to the Maxnet package and it works perfectly! (considering the 790 Bht price)

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Can some one please fill me in on this Maxnet package and is it available to TOT subscribers and how does one one initiate the installation and all up costs etc.

Cheers

[ukdog]

Monty,

My problem is that I do not know, hence the question.

I have just got the 790 baht package which is due to start on the 16th this month. Got a suitable modem (which is best USB connection or LAN?)

They have given me a user name and password, I am under the impression that you have to access it via a number which they told me was 0000000. They informed me I did not need a disc or anything.

Iwas really seeking information from someone more informed than the girl that served me who knew very little about anything.

What sort of speed connection are you getting?

Any help/ explanation you can offer I would be grateful for.

MP5.

My line is TOT, it seems it depends on the number, if you call in,( I went into Carrafour second floor), and give them your land line number they will tell you there and then if its a possible for you.

dog

[MP5]

Monty,

My problem is that I do not know, hence the question.

I have just got the 790 baht package which is due to start on the 16th this month. Got a suitable modem (which is best USB connection or LAN?)

They have given me a user name and password, I am under the impression that you have to access it via a number which they told me was 0000000. They informed me I did not need a disc or anything.

Iwas really seeking information from someone more informed than the girl that served me who knew very little about anything.

What sort of speed connection are you getting?

Any help/ explanation you can offer I would be grateful for.

MP5.

My line is TOT, it seems it depends on the number, if you call in,( I went into Carrafour second floor),  and give them your land line number they will tell you there and then if its a possible for you.

dog

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Thanks but what do you have to buy and what sort of prices, does it just plug into the normal modem.

Sorry I'm the same as petrol ,water and oil.

If it works it's OK. If not get a mechanic if you know what I mean but this modem and speed seem so attractive. It's the price and what one has to do.

Thanks again.

[ukdog]

MP5,

You have to buy a ADSL modem, (anything from 1,800 baht up)with either a USB or a LAN connection. (Was hoping Monty would advise which is best).

I also purchased a splitter, (1 lead to the phone outlet ending in two outlets one for the adsl and one for your phone), so as to clear any crackle on the phone caused by having the line split. I do not know if its needed but at 100 baht I could not be bothered going back again if it was.

I am suppose to have connection on the 16th this month so guessI will find out then.

dog

[JSixpack]

MP5,

You have to buy a ADSL modem, (anything from 1,800 baht up)with either a USB or a LAN connection.  (Was hoping Monty would advise which is best).

I also purchased a splitter,

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IMO the LAN connection is best. Of course if you're using it for your network then you'll need to buy an extra switch unless your ADSL modem has one built-in. LAN connections require no special software, and the LAN driver/port tends to be more reliable than USB. You get the connection icon right there in your systray.

Typically the ADSL modem package already includes a high-quality splitter.

I recommend the D-Link modem. I would avoid Prolink, which you see around in the shops.

As monty noted, there's no dialing w/ ADSL, just connecting.

[MP5]

MP5,

You have to buy a ADSL modem, (anything from 1,800 baht up)with either a USB or a LAN connection.  (Was hoping Monty would advise which is best).

I also purchased a splitter,

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IMO the LAN connection is best. Of course if you're using it for your network then you'll need to buy an extra switch unless your ADSL modem has one built-in. LAN connections require no special software, and the LAN driver/port tends to be more reliable than USB. You get the connection icon right there in your systray.

Typically the ADSL modem package already includes a high-quality splitter.

I recommend the D-Link modem. I would avoid Prolink, which you see around in the shops.

As monty noted, there's no dialing w/ ADSL, just connecting.

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Thank you!

What would the price be of a LAN.

I feel like a kid in a candy shop but would really like to get uo another tech notch do to speak. This dial up is painfully slow also can you use your same email accounts from your ISp like cscoms or loxinfo.

Thanks for your ongoing advice

[JSixpack]

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Thank you!

What would the price be of a LAN.

I feel like a kid in a candy shop but would really like to get uo another tech notch do to speak. This dial up is painfully slow also can you use your same email accounts from your ISp like cscoms or loxinfo.

Thanks for your ongoing advice

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An ADSL modem w/ LAN port is around B1800. It's standard. Some modems have both USB and LAN ports. Your computer must also have a LAN port of course, either onboard or on a separate installed PCI network card (~B300).

You'll have to ask the ADSL service provider whether they give you an email box or not. Some give no box, and if not you'll have to use a global email address like hotmail or yahoo. See http://www.emailaddresses.com/ for a list of free email providers. However, the ADSL provider will surely provide its own SMTP server so that you can at least send email through them.

You can keep your cscoms or loxinfo box if it's cscoms or loxinfo that's providing your ADSL service. Otherwise you probably wouldn't want to continue paying them merely for an email box and backup in case your ADSL sometimes fails.

[ukdog]

JSsixpack,

Thanks for that, I have secured an ADSL modem which allows me to connect both my laptops.

The user name they gave me seems to be a e-mail address; <adl1036@maxinet>

From what is being said I suspect that the connection is live 24/7??

I paid 2,650.00 for my modem but it has a few bells and whistle and I did not like the look, specs of the others on offer.

So to complete my basic education, I have connected my new modem, and on the 16th it connects automatically to the net?? i.e. when the line becomes live??

I know, but we all start somewhere,

Thanks a lot for your help and patience so far.

dog

[JSixpack]

JSsixpack,

Thanks for that, I have secured an ADSL modem which allows me to connect both my laptops.

The user name they gave me seems to be a e-mail address; <adl1036@maxinet>

From what is being said I suspect that the connection is live 24/7??

I paid 2,650.00 for my modem but it has a few bells and whistle and I did not like the look, specs of the others on offer.

So to complete my basic education, I have connected my new modem, and on the 16th it connects automatically to the net?? i.e. when the line becomes live??

I know, but we all start somewhere,

Thanks a lot for your help and patience so far.

dog

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Sounds like your modem includes a router so that you can connect both computers. Good.

The user name looks to be in the correct format. And they gave you a password, which you've also entered, right? Now as Monty said you have to ensure that the VPI and VCI values are entered correctly, too. The ADSL service provider should have given them to you. Otherwise the default modem settings will probably be OK. Probably!

Yes, the service will be on 24/7 except for unexpected outages. So now you wait and see if anything happens on the 16th as it's supposed to (TIT). Your modem probably has an LED to tell you if the ADSL is active. You can also login to the modem and check the status. Having ADSL "on" doesn't mean that you can actually connect, though: all the modem settings have to be correct too. If they are, then--happy surfing and posting at TV!

BTW, sometimes your connection will go down for no apparent reason. Try switching the modem off and then on again for a clean reboot. If that doesn't work then wait awhile 'cause the problem is likely at their end.

[MP5]

Well I have just returned from Carrefour Pattaya.

TT&T only. They will not entertain a TOT line and CS LOXINFO is not in the area for there ADSL.

Any other suggestions chaps.

Talk about TIT

TT&T WILL FOR 3000 Thb will install a new line and want 2 months up front payment then the 750Thb per month.

Got a be a better option some where surely

Cheers

[monty]

Been away a bit

UKdog, your ADSL connection consists of two things:

- the ADSL link, provided by the phone company, TT&T

- the internet access, provided by the ISP, maxnet (which is Ji-net )

The adsl link is always on, mostly indicated by a light on your modem marked "WAN" or "ADSL". You just plug the phoneline in the modem, watch the light and when it indicates you have WAN connectivity, you know TT&T activated the ADSL link. You are then ready to go to the next step.

For the internet access to be active, the servers at Maxnet have to accept your username/password, and the VPI/VCI settings have to be correct (in the case of Maxnet it's 0/33 respectively).

Where you have to enter these values depends on the brand and model of your modem!

MP5,

Depending where you are located, you might be able to get internet through TOT.

They are expanding their networks, there is already a confirmed TOT adsl user in Jomtien!

Their packages are priced very good, at 1100 Baht/month for 1024/256 kbps.

Only hassle with ToT is the paperwork, they are slow, not very helpfull, and you'll need papers signed by the person who owns the landline (mostly your landlord!)

Only place to find out is the ToT office at the central pattaya/third road junction.

[ukdog]

Monty,

For the internet access to be active, the servers at Maxnet have to accept your username/password, and the VPI/VCI settings have to be correct (in the case of Maxnet it's 0/33 respectively).

Where you have to enter these values depends on the brand and model of your modem!

Thanks yet again, I have a SMC7904bra (ADSL2 Barricade). have yet to open it as I was hoping for some advise first.

I am going to open it up now and see how idiot proof it is. As I want to connect two laptops do I need to make that link first?

I have a seperate splitter (which I may well have been over-sold on but as I said before at 100 baht it was no great problem) do I use that as well.

Always had a disc which said, 'do this, do that', before.

MP5 must be something to do with the line, I get a TOT bill and pay at the 7/11 but when I gave the number to TT&T they just said yep your good to go.but TITs

cheers guys,

dog

[MP5]

Monty,

For the internet access to be active, the servers at Maxnet have to accept your username/password, and the VPI/VCI settings have to be correct (in the case of Maxnet it's 0/33 respectively).

Where you have to enter these values depends on the brand and model of your modem!

Thanks yet again, I have a SMC7904bra (ADSL2 Barricade).  have yet to open it as I was hoping for some advise first.

I am going to open it up now and see how idiot proof it is. As I want to connect two laptops do I need to make that link first?

I have a seperate splitter (which I may well have been over-sold on but as I said before at 100 baht it was no great problem) do I use that as well.

Always had a disc which said, 'do this, do that',  before.

MP5 must be something to do with the line, I get a TOT bill and pay at the 7/11 but when I gave the number to TT&T they just said yep your good to go.but TITs

cheers guys,

dog

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Hi! Dog

Correct me if I'm wrong but you are not hooked up yet so please can you keep me informed. IE: Do you have maxnet on a TOT line already.

Like u say TIT and all I want is TOT ADSL

Again the woman upstairs at Carrefour so said CANNOT have to have TT&T

Cheers for the ongoing drama I mean help!

[JSixpack]

Monty,

For the internet access to be active, the servers at Maxnet have to accept your username/password, and the VPI/VCI settings have to be correct (in the case of Maxnet it's 0/33 respectively).

Where you have to enter these values depends on the brand and model of your modem!

Thanks yet again, I have a SMC7904bra (ADSL2 Barricade).  have yet to open it as I was hoping for some advise first.

I am going to open it up now and see how idiot proof it is. As I want to connect two laptops do I need to make that link first?

I have a seperate splitter (which I may well have been over-sold on but as I said before at 100 baht it was no great problem) do I use that as well.

Always had a disc which said, 'do this, do that',  before.

MP5 must be something to do with the line, I get a TOT bill and pay at the 7/11 but when I gave the number to TT&T they just said yep your good to go.but TITs

cheers guys,

dog

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It doesn't matter really but I would just connect one computer and get its internet connectivity established first. Then plug in the the other one and it should connect pretty much automatically.

Of course if you want to get serious in your networking between the computers, like setting up shares and network drives, you can go ahead and connect both computers and start using the router part of the modem for that sort of thing. But this is a different issue from that of the internet connectivity.

By opening up your modem I assume you mean logging into it and entering the necessary info like username and password. It's not a bad idea. Find out what's in the menus so that when they turn on the ADSL you'll know where to look for any possible troubleshooting in conjunction w/ tech support. If you bought the modem in Thailand then your modem manual or quickstart sheet should indicate the usual settings for Thailand and you'll want to enter the Maxnet numbers for VPI and VCI.

As for your splitter, you'll have to use that whenever you decide to take your phone line out of your phone and plug it instead into the modem, assuming the modem doesn't have a phone out jack, as it probably doesn't.

Even if you have a TTT line, billing is thru TOT. MP5 evidently has a TOT line so as monty said he's got to go to the TOT office at Pattata Klang/3rd Rd and see if they can offer him ADSL service or not. Trouble is, even though you have a TOT line, they still may not be able to turn ADSL on for that line at present. You just have to ask.

[ukdog]

Jsixpack,

By opening up your modem I assume you mean logging into it and entering the necessary info like username and password. It's not a bad idea. Find out what's in the menus so that when they turn on the ADSL you'll know where to look for any possible troubleshooting in conjunction w/ tech support. If you bought the modem in Thailand then your modem manual or quickstart sheet should indicate the usual settings for Thailand and you'll want to enter the Maxnet numbers for VPI and VCI.

No, I meant open the box it came in

Which I have now done. What goes where wire wise was no problem and on the box I have 3 lights showing;

1. pwr

2. dsl

3. lan (1 out of the 4 which makes sense as thats all I have connected)

That leaves the 'online' light only.

There is a one page 'quick connection' sheet, witch makes about as much sense to me as dutch, and a CD manual which is even more confusing.

I am presuming that the things you mention above will become obvious when they open the ADSL line, cause I have no menu's as yet.

As for the sheet, it is written in some strange language which speaks of, 'PPPoA and PPPoE,ethernet and DHCP etc' which when put together could drive a guy to drink,girls and rock & roll.

dog

ps the box says ' Simple and easy to install'

[monty]

UKdog,

You're getting closer and closer

If you will plug your phoneline into your modem, most probably the dsl light will start to flash. (not sure because I don't have a barricade, but most work the same)

This just means the modem will try to link up with the modem at the other side of the line (the TT&T side).

Once the adsl light is steady green, you'll know TT&T has activated adsl at their side (probably on the 16th).

On the quick configuration sheet you will then have to choose PPPoE. This is the protocol Maxnet uses to verify your password/username. The sheet will most probably indicate where to change the VPI/VCI settings (to 0/33 respectively as this is what Maxnet uses)...

[JSixpack]

Jsixpack,

By opening up your modem I assume you mean logging into it and entering the necessary info like username and password. It's not a bad idea. Find out what's in the menus so that when they turn on the ADSL you'll know where to look for any possible troubleshooting in conjunction w/ tech support. If you bought the modem in Thailand then your modem manual or quickstart sheet should indicate the usual settings for Thailand and you'll want to enter the Maxnet numbers for VPI and VCI.

No, I meant open the box it came in

Which I have now done. What goes where wire wise was no problem and on the box I have 3 lights showing;

1. pwr

2. dsl

3. lan (1 out of the 4 which makes sense as thats all I have connected)

That leaves the 'online' light only.

There is a one page 'quick connection' sheet, witch makes about as much sense to me as dutch, and a CD manual which is even more confusing.

I am presuming that the things you mention above will become obvious when they open the ADSL line, cause I have no menu's as yet.

As for the sheet, it is written in some strange language which speaks of, 'PPPoA and PPPoE,ethernet and DHCP etc' which when put together could drive a guy to drink,girls and rock & roll.

dog

ps the box says ' Simple and easy to install' 

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Right. OK then.

Nope, this ain't like your standard software install because it depends on a lot of factors that the manufacturers can't control.

So first you connect the modem to the computer via the network cable. Wait a few minutes while Windows recognizes the connection. Take a look at Control Panel | Network Connections and see that there's a Local Area Connection in connected status.

Then, if this modem works like most nowadays, you use your web browser to login to the modem and find the menus. You surf into the modem itself, so to speak. So to do that you type the address of the modem into the address bar of the browser like this: http://10.0.0.2 or maybe its http://192.168.1.1 (look in your manual to find out the address). Then you'll see username and password fields. Again, check your manual for what these should be: probably 'admin' and 'admin'.

If that succeeds then you're IN. Look around for something that looks like 'setup' or 'config.'

[monty]

I just checked the quick install guide from the SMC router...

It seems pretty easy to me

It seems you had it succesfully hooked up to your PC since you wrote that 1 of the 4 LAN lights was on already.

To get into the menu's from the router you'll have to open your browser (preferably Internet Explorer) and instead of a regular WWW.... address you just have to type 192.168.2.1 and push enter

You'll get asked for a password, which in your case is "smcadmin"

Follow the quick install guide to the point, when you get the choice of PPPoE or PPPoA you choose the first. The router will ask you everything it needs to know!

Good luck...

[ukdog]

Jsixpack & Monty,

Thank you both, was able to follow those instructions without a problem, saw & handled all you both said. I believe that I am now ready and waiting guys.

Again thanks, perhaps you need to write their bloody manuals in plain english

a happy dog

[monty]

Happy to help

FYI, on the Maxnet package I get consistently 350kbps downloads international, and over 400kbps locally.

Only the upload seems to limited at 128 instead of the advertised 256 since I get around 110 kbps (consistently)

Anyway I'm pretty happy as before I was paying 1650 Baht/month for 256/128 (which was more like 180/80 )

[Thaiboxer1]

Happy to help 

FYI, on the Maxnet package I get consistently 350kbps downloads international, and over 400kbps locally.

Only the upload seems to limited at 128 instead of the advertised 256 since I get around 110 kbps (consistently)

Anyway I'm pretty happy as before I was paying 1650 Baht/month for 256/128 (which was more like 180/80    )

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Monty,

How many users sharing the line?

I'm on Jinet 256/128 pkg rite for $1658/mth out in S. Pattaya area, East of Suk....

considering the switch over to Maxnet...is it reliable?

....since I'm pleased w/Jinet thus far.

this claims double the speed for 1/2 the price, but i've learned here in LOS, to take claims w/a grain of salt...

what area are u in?

[DougF]

Hi All,

I have been on TTT Maxnet for 2 days now. The download speeds have been anywhere from 120kps-2kps. Twice this morning I couldn't get online, they wouldn't connect. Most of the time I have been happy with it, though.

By the way I live on the north end of Jomtien beach in a condo. Don't know why I am not getting the same download speeds as you are Monty. Maybe I am further away from the distributing center or what ever it is called.

[monty]

DougF,

I use two tests to check speed:

For local downloads:

http://www.ji-net.com/bwtest/initialmeter.php

This checks how fast you can download from Ji-net (in Thailand) and is a good indication of the quality of your adsl line.

For international speed I use

http://myspeed.streamguys.com/myspeed/

This give a good indication of how heavy your provider oversubscribes the connection!

Up till now I haven't had any reliability problems with Maxnet.

I just tested now and got 416kbps on the ji-net test and 348kbps on the streamguys test...

[Thaiboxer1]

DougF,

I use two tests to check speed:

For local downloads:

http://www.ji-net.com/bwtest/initialmeter.php

This checks how fast you can download from Ji-net (in Thailand) and is a good indication of the quality of your adsl line.

For international speed I use

http://myspeed.streamguys.com/myspeed/

This give a good indication of how heavy your provider oversubscribes the connection!

Up till now I haven't had any reliability problems with Maxnet.

I just tested now and got  416kbps on the ji-net test and 348kbps on the streamguys test...

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Monty,

Great links...

Currently on Jinet 256/128 pkg...

getting 209.20kbps on Jinet & 214kbps on Streamguys

can't wait to see what speeds I get effective July 1st when Maxnet starts!

[DougF]

Monty,

Thanks for the links Just got 350 with Jinet and 260 with stream guys. I've used Stream guys before. It'll be interesting to see what the differences are at different times of the day. It is better service than I had thought, I just hope they can maintain reliability. Time will tell. I am happy with the service.

[monty]

Also good to realize is that those speedtests are heavily used at times.

For example, the mcafee "speedometer" I find utterly useless

The best way to really check your speed is to go to one of the big download sites like download.com or zdnet.com , find yourself some nice big file (one that might be usefull ) and see how fast it comes in...

Sometimes Mcafee tells me my connection is 185kbps, but if I download whatever I get between 40 and 50 kBps.

Which calculates to an effective speed of between 320 and 400 kbps

1kBps equals 8kbps...

[ukdog]

Hey guys,

Everything has been great since my initial education by certain members.

I found out after the fact that TT&T had not authorised my Username, (but did not want to tell me).

Been two days, speed seems ok, well a bloody delight after using Hutch.

Now my question What is the difference between KBps and Kbps? Monty talks about one converting to the other but I thought they were the same, just some people using Caps and some not.

contented dog

[monty]

Prime example of the geeks trying to keep things confusing

kbps is the abbreviation of kilo bits per second.

kBps is the abbreviation of kilo bytes per second.

One kilobyte is exactly 8 kilobits.

Hence 50 kBps equals 400 kbps (8 times 50)

For some silly reason internet connection speeds are always expressed in kilobits per second (e.g. 256kbps or 512kbps), probably just because the bigger numbers sell better

If you are downloading however, your computer will tell you how many kilobytes per second are coming in.

Some of the speedtests are giving results in kilobytes, some in kilobits...