StarHub MaxInfinity Fiber Optic - Experience

[Gribber]

Congrats on having your symmetric upload upgraded!

not really. Actual upload speed test yields approx 8MB/s

 

[Benimaru]

Hi guys. I have a situation here. I wan to squeeze a rj45 cable thru my wall but its only big enough for the body of the cable not the head. Any lobang for u making the head of the rj45 cable after I put the cable thru the wall?

 

[Gribber]

Hi guys. I have a situation here. I wan to squeeze a rj45 cable thru my wall but its only big enough for the body of the cable not the head. Any lobang for u making the head of the rj45 cable after I put the cable thru the wall?

just get the crimper lo

 

[Benimaru]

just get the crimper lo

But no tester to check the cable working or not..

 

[Gribber]

But no tester to check the cable working or not..

just plug it into a network device. if it works, it works lo.

There is no need for an extra tester required anyway

 

[VarunSG]

What's the official date?

This is the first time I've seen a closer date than the one officially stated by SH. Can't say I'm not delighted at the thought of having the upgrade by end of next month

 

[jeffrey745]

Hi,may I ask forumers ,those who are on starhub fibre how is are your experiences so far? Hows the upload and download speed like compared to other telcos? Heard from some forumer that the dlink router that is provided by starhub is sucky,is that true?

 

[Gribber]

Hi,may I ask forumers ,those who are on starhub fibre how is are your experiences so far? Hows the upload and download speed like compared to other telcos? Heard from some forumer that the dlink router that is provided by starhub is sucky,is that true?

1. No idea with other ISP. Starhub all the way for years.
2. as other posts shown already
3. hmm.. depending on your usage pattern, the dlink router might/might not be sucky.

 

[VarunSG]

I don't think any of the ISPs provide a cutting-edge router at this time. You're best off requesting Direct ONT, taking the 3000 rewards points in lieu, using them to set off your bill, and plugging in a kick-ass router of your choice.

Hi,may I ask forumers ,those who are on starhub fibre how is are your experiences so far? Hows the upload and download speed like compared to other telcos? Heard from some forumer that the dlink router that is provided by starhub is sucky,is that true?

 

[Gribber]

I don't think any of the ISPs provide a cutting-edge router at this time. You're best off requesting Direct ONT, taking the 3000 rewards points in lieu, using them to set off your bill, and plugging in a kick-ass router of your choice.

just to add-on,

if you are going for Direct-ONT, VoIP will have to be dependable on a separate unit.

means instead of having ONT + Router (2 devices),
you will end up with ONT + Router + VoIP Device (3 devices).

 

[VarunSG]

Sorry, that's right, of course....since I don't use digital voice, I tend to forget about it.... ;-)

just to add-on,

if you are going for Direct-ONT, VoIP will have to be dependable on a separate unit.

means instead of having ONT + Router (2 devices),
you will end up with ONT + Router + VoIP Device (3 devices).

 

[Bieffe]

Hi,may I ask forumers ,those who are on starhub fibre how is are your experiences so far? Hows the upload and download speed like compared to other telcos? Heard from some forumer that the dlink router that is provided by starhub is sucky,is that true?

To me I think is not so good. My friends with other ISP are getting better speeds.especially with gaming. However not very zun bcos though we all use Direct ONT our routers are different.
The Dlink is OK but since is free no complain. Maybe my TP Link router is not so good? Didn't have lots of different after direct ONT.
My take is go elsewhere or get the cheapest. at least u win from price point?

 

[VarunSG]

My take is go elsewhere or get the cheapest. at least u win from price point?

In general, you get what you pay for. VQ is the most expensive, and from what I've read they seem to be kicking butt. Haven't seen much love in the M1 forum...

 

[radiancez567]

Was left with no internet for almost 1 day when installing. All good now.
200Mbps for a few days already, been connecting LAN cable (3m) to my laptop as the router is just nearby, and I mostly use laptop on my desk, and no need wireless.

Router: provided Dlink router.
Connection: TP -> fibre -> ONT -> LAN -> Router -> LAN -> Laptop

Starhub Speed Test
Wired: Symmetric 200Mbps
Wireless: Symmetric 10-40Mbps (very bad)

Speedtest.net on Telin server
Wired: Down 200Mbps, Up 140Mbps
Wireless: Symmetric 10-40Mbps (also very bad)

For wireless, I would say get a better router. But for wired, it's good.

 

[Sadist4life]

Was left with no internet for almost 1 day when installing. All good now.
200Mbps for a few days already, been connecting LAN cable (3m) to my laptop as the router is just nearby, and I mostly use laptop on my desk, and no need wireless.

Router: provided Dlink router.
Connection: TP -> fibre -> ONT -> LAN -> Router -> LAN -> Laptop

Starhub Speed Test
Wired: Symmetric 200Mbps
Wireless: Symmetric 10-40Mbps (very bad)

Speedtest.net on Telin server
Wired: Down 200Mbps, Up 140Mbps
Wireless: Symmetric 10-40Mbps (also very bad)

For wireless, I would say get a better router. But for wired, it's good.

The lousy wireless speeds are caused by the D-Link router's wireless chip and its lack of 5Ghz support.

Wired on the other hand is pretty much dependent on the 10/100/1000 base-t standard and the cat 5/5e/6/7 cable used

 

[Sadist4life]

What's the official date?

I used the wrong term.. should be period instead of date. Starhub's website states "by September 2013".

 

[VarunSG]

I hope you get it sooner.

I used the wrong term.. should be period instead of date. Starhub's website states "by September 2013".

 

[BradenHeat]

Add me to the fray,

just checking, east folks, are you experiencing any down time as of now?

 

[Sadist4life]

I hope you get it sooner.

Thank you!

Add me to the fray,

just checking, east folks, are you experiencing any down time as of now?

No problem on my side, right now.

 

[BradenHeat]

Thank you!



No problem on my side, right now.

Hmm weird, wonder it was a moment the router timed out or something....

Switched to 4G temporary to post , switch back, now its working fine...


thanks for the prompt reply