How does USB Modem works?

SkylineRemix · 5th Jul 2008, 08:05 PM

I've been spending quite some time figuring out how does USB Modem actually works.

In Malaysia, we have TM Streamyx as one of our main provider for Internet access. Recently, there're competitors such as Maxis broadband, Celcom broadband, Izzi and the newer one call U Mobile.

I'm doing a research actually on which is the best internet provider in malaysia as i'm using Streamyx at the moment in my house and it sucks. Can someone explain to me please?? Thanks

Mac Daddy · 5th Jul 2008, 08:14 PM

Duplicate thread I left this one Bro

belikethat · 5th Jul 2008, 09:06 PM

trust me bro, don`t get the USB modem, it just slightly cheaper plus it drains from ur USB port.

HowStuffWorks "Which is better to use for a cable modem -- a USB connection or an Ethernet card?"

zy · 5th Jul 2008, 09:10 PM

what kind of USB modem ?

DSL ?

most likely it like network card but through USB modem.

Chai · 5th Jul 2008, 09:18 PM

I'm not sure if there's any router with USB modem support, but one of the biggest limitation of USB modems is they are not able to plug into router and share internet access. That alone is enough to keep me off.

zy · 5th Jul 2008, 09:47 PM

yeapz, i rather stay on the ethernet port. like chai said, you can plug into a router and share it. its pain in the ass to share through a pc.

Lacus · 5th Jul 2008, 10:08 PM

Btw, no point using other wireless broadband =/..technically we can't do much with it..It all depends on coverage and as usual, i hear we get signal drop when it rains

ooh yeah, do you guys even know that Izzi is under streamyx too

SkylineRemix · 6th Jul 2008, 05:52 PM

wow... Sorry mac... I haven't been reading this forum for quite some time... Hehe... Been quite busy actually.

So as for the rest of you guys, izit still wise to go back to streamyx? Well basically i'm not sure if USB modem can meet up the requirement of live feed from CCTV.

Mac Daddy · 6th Jul 2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkylineRemix

wow... Sorry mac... I haven't been reading this forum for quite some time... Hehe... Been quite busy actually.

So as for the rest of you guys, izit still wise to go back to streamyx? Well basically i'm not sure if USB modem can meet up the requirement of live feed from CCTV.

Thats np Bro looks like the thread just posted twice it happens. On the USB modem I have no experience with them but from the feedback from other members it doesn't sound like a good option does it

Lacus · 6th Jul 2008, 08:11 PM

Well, previously i was using a USB phone to use the internet...Trust me..everything depends on the provider + you don't wanna have access to the net for only 3 hours +

5th Jul 2008, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 3	How does USB Modem works? I've been spending quite some time figuring out how does USB Modem actually works. In Malaysia, we have TM Streamyx as one of our main provider for Internet access. Recently, there're competitors such as Maxis broadband, Celcom broadband, Izzi and the newer one call U Mobile. I'm doing a research actually on which is the best internet provider in malaysia as i'm using Streamyx at the moment in my house and it sucks. Can someone explain to me please?? Thanks

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belikethat Active Join Date: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 502 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 3	trust me bro, don`t get the USB modem, it just slightly cheaper plus it drains from ur USB port. HowStuffWorks "Which is better to use for a cable modem -- a USB connection or an Ethernet card?" __________________ Control Panel Settings & Options Edit Signature

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,842 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	what kind of USB modem ? DSL ? most likely it like network card but through USB modem. __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

5th Jul 2008, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,757 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	I'm not sure if there's any router with USB modem support, but one of the biggest limitation of USB modems is they are not able to plug into router and share internet access. That alone is enough to keep me off. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

5th Jul 2008, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,842 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	yeapz, i rather stay on the ethernet port. like chai said, you can plug into a router and share it. its pain in the ass to share through a pc. __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

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Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,023 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	Btw, no point using other wireless broadband =/..technically we can't do much with it..It all depends on coverage and as usual, i hear we get signal drop when it rains ooh yeah, do you guys even know that Izzi is under streamyx too __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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SkylineRemix Getting there Join Date: 27 Nov 2006 Posts: 225 Reputation: 43 Rep Power: 3	wow... Sorry mac... I haven't been reading this forum for quite some time... Hehe... Been quite busy actually. So as for the rest of you guys, izit still wise to go back to streamyx? Well basically i'm not sure if USB modem can meet up the requirement of live feed from CCTV.

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Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1,023 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 3	Well, previously i was using a USB phone to use the internet...Trust me..everything depends on the provider + you don't wanna have access to the net for only 3 hours + __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz)\| Mobo=Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

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