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15 days back I shifted my place and did a biggest blunder of applying for ACT Broadband despite a friend suggesting me otherwise. Since connection was establish every now and then I would loose connectivity for 3-4 mins and then it would come back automatically. I neglected that aspect as it was manageable and not that pain. but this saturday I lost it for almost 30 mins and I decided to call customer care. a very prompt and polite guy answered the call and he escalated it to the field technician. After 2-3 hrs I spotted an ACT guy in my building trying to take out a new connection from box set in front of my flat . I thought he came to fix my issue but he said he is not aware of my case and upon repeated request he was least bothered to look into my issue . I also asked that when a existing customer fro same box is not getting connectivity you should fix that first instead of pulling out a new connection but as usually it fell to deaf ears and they finished their work and went away. Today morning I was promised that it will be fixed with 2-3 hrs and that  hour didnt come so I decided to give them a call. and moment I said that if you cant fix the issue terminate the connection and Lady was more than happy to accept the request. within seconds my request for termination was raise. 

This kind of egerness to raise termination of service request  was something new in last 6-7  years in Bangalore. I did loose lots of money and reputation since I failed to migrate someones website which I promised to do on weekend and this reckless attitude pissed me off even further. I am in process of applying for Airtel connection now and I am damn sure they wont suck like this. If someone from ACT is watching this thread you can keep my hard earned money and I am not going to recommend anyone to go for ACT in coming days. Your service is worse than Reliance and you are not going very far with this kind of after service .

My brother is looking for a CDMA Handset as no GSM coverage is good in his city. So, friends, kindly suggest all best options . 

Requirement :

• Dual Sim (CDMA + GSM)
• RAM : >= 1 GB RAM
• Storage : >= 16 GB
• Warrenty : Handset should carry warrenty with it.
• Operator supported : Reliance 

Thanks in Advance

The American version of Sherlock Holmes 

I'd actually already posted on how to use the Dlink 2750u as a full fledged Ethernet WAN router, but it was a few pages deep in a Tikona thread and some users were getting the actual method mixed up with workarounds posted earlier in that thread. 

The 2750u is actually capable of both adsl and Ethernet WAN routing. However the Indian firmware only enables the adsl WAN. So one needs to use the Middle East (ME) firmware to enable the Ethernet WAN function (with the ME firmware one can use adsl, ethernet or 3g WAN). Please check the label under your router to identify the specific hardware version and apply the firmware that corresponds to it. Warning: You may brick your router if you apply the wrong firmware. Presently ME firmware is available for C1 and U1 versions. Here are the links

ME C1 v1.3

http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/26312555/file.html

ME C1 latest

http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/86244007/file.html

In the latest firmware, I'm having a problem getting my 3g dongle to work, which is why I've posted both versions. Once the firmware has been changed to the ME type, one can easily switch between versions (of the same hw type) using the software update page and one can choose which version works best for them.

ME U1

http://www9.zippyshare.com/v/92256090/file.html

Applying the firmware 

The firmware may not be accepted in the normal firmware update mode. Then you'll need to update it in the dlink crash recovery mode using a LAN cable (not wirelessly). Assign a static address on the PC for the ethernet interface in the 192.168.1.x series for eg 192.168.1.5

Switch router off, press the reset button ie insert ballpoint pen in reset hole under the router, keep holding the reset button and turn on the router. Keep holding the reset button for about 12 seconds after you power on the router. Now you'll see that the power led has turned red signifying that the router is in crash recovery mode. When you enter the address 192.168.1.1 on your PC browser, you find the upgrade firmware page. Just browse to the downloaded firmware file and flash!

After the new firmware has been flashed, your internet connection will not start working automatically, you will also need to set up the router correctly. Please do not apply any workarounds mentioned in other threads such as interface grouping, disabling DHCP etc

Instructions for setting up the C1 hw version router

Step 1: Log into your router and under Advanced setup->Layer2 interface->ETH interface create an Ethernet interface with connection mode as default. Then go to Advanced setup->WAN Service and add service for eth0/LAN4.

Step2: If you have an internet connection with pppoe dialing such as pacenet, Honesty etc, in the next page, choose pppoe and put in username, password and service name in the next page. Also choose to enable NAT. In the next page move eth0 from available to selected gateway interface (if it's not already in selected) and remove ppp0 (if present) from selected, in the next page do the same for DNS and finally apply/save

Step2 (alt): If you have a connection such as Tikona, Reliance metro, cable internet (without pppoe dialer) etc, in the next page choose ip over ethernet, in the next page let the setting remain at Obtain an IP address automatically, in the next page check option to enable NAT, in the next page move eth0 from available to selected gateway interface (if it's not already in selected) and remove ppp0 (if present) from selected, in the next page do the same for DNS and finally apply/save

Step3: Then in advanced setup - 3g connection select primary uplink as ethernet.

Now connect your internet cable to the LAN port 4 of the router and you should be able to connect through any device connected through wifi or any of the other LAN ports. If you have a connection with a browser login such as Reliance metro or Tikona, the login page will show up only on the first device that you connect in each session. After you have logged in on any device, all other devices will have internet connectivity without going through the login page.

Instructions for setting up the U1 hw version router

In Internet setup, set WAN access type to Ethernet and in protocol, choose dynamic ip for connection such as Tikona, Reliance metro, cable boradband (without pppoe dialer) etc and choose pppoe if you have a pppoe dialer based connection such as pacenet, honesty net solutions etc.

If your provider uses a mac id lock, then plug in the internet cable in port 4 after completing the setup  and ask him to register the new mac in his database.

Hi,

   Does anyone know how to check aircel postpaid data balance from Chennai. Customer care has given me numbers *122*011# and *133# to dial. Both end in some form of failure whenever I try. In 10 days, I seem to have gone through my data quota of 512MB. I am using 3G a bit more now, but, I find it hard to believe I am using so much...mostly for navigation and some amount of dev work. I'd like to monitor my usage on a daily basis and verify I am not being taken for a ride by aircel on my usage.

Calling customer care is a major pain. I had to call 121 3 times today to get the information. On the first call, I was told I had used 507MB of 512MB and had a balance of 247MB. When I tried to explain the information given didn't add up, the lady kept saying that is what their systems said, and then, she finally hung up on me as I was trying to explain the math to her On the next call, they said they would call back as they were having trouble accessing the information. To their credit, they did in 15 mins and gave me my usage. This time they just said 500 MB used and let me do the math myself on what should then be available

I just want an easy way to monitor my usage as recorded by aircel. Their selfcare portal is something I have given up trying to login to and the *# codes customer care gives me don't work...anybody know any other codes I can try? Thanks and end rant

I am in Mumbai, Goregaon west. Since last few days i am not getting either of starsports hd channels (earlier i was getting starsports hd 1 and 2). may calls to cable operator, Mahalxmi cable network, resulted in nothing as every time they give me different answer. are other people getting these two channels on HD? someone plz help me ?

As These are promotional tariff it wont last long maybe.. if in dowbt please check www.bangaloretelecom.com website

I want to change my UL plan .To whome i have to address the letter? and what i haev to mention there am currently on 800 ul and want to upgrade to ul950

It seems Star Sports Premium HD - Ad free channel for T20 World Cup at Rs 200 is started on TATA SKY. This channel is ad-free and will be available for T20 World Cup.

So anybody prefers ad-free broadcast or happy with ad-supported channel

Is it becoming like Paid app Vs Free app on mobile

MTNL seems to have started new 8Mbps plans recently, dint see any thread discussing about it here.

Here is the link 8Mbps Plan - MTNL Mumbai

Anybody tried booking these plans.

So... With all three HDDs failing, I guess it's time to plan for a new desktop instead of risking more hard disks failure.

My basic requirement is quite simple... Need a high performance machine. I do not game but I do have a 30" display that requires a Dual-DVI input for native resolution.
I currently have a quad core AMD processor with a CM fan. 8GB RAM. 3 HDDs (500GB, 1TB, 3TB). I would be sending in the drives still under warranty for replacements or whatever. From what I understand only the 3TB WD HDD is still under warranty.

So... What I am looking for here?

I would prefer a compact cabinet like I got for my uncle. But I am not sure if it is suitable for my needs. Need something that can survive for 3-4 years. Budget? Would prefer to spend less than 40K because anything above would be obscene for what I do with it.

I would try to recycle as many parts as possible but I do not see the point really. The internals in this box right now are at least 4 years old today except for the hard drives and RAM.

So... This is what I want... 

High quality cabinet

High quality PSU

A motherboard with USB 3 ports

Mid-range processor

8GB RAM (I assume my existing sticks would work fine?)

1 SSD for OS with 1 large capacity drive for data (or 1 hybrid with 1 data drive)

A low-end or mid-range GFX card that can support the display and has a decent fan! 

This is what I have right now: 

Hello all,

Yesterday i got an sms from airtel saying due to incerased input costs, my rent would be increased to 1550 from 1400. my plan is 30GB 2 Mbps in delhi.

This is it. I am looking for options other than Airtel, uptill now everyone on our family preferred airtel due to their services, but they are changing service charges at their will. This shows their monopoly.

I have decided to just stop using airtel services altogether, airtel broadband, as well as 6 airtel mobile connections. i m going to dump all of those for sure.

For that matter, i am looking for other options for broadband in delhi area.

Please suggest broadband services.

I am specially interested in tatadocomo broadband plans.. as they seem very competitive.. but i am unsure if they are available in delhi region.

Has anyone tried tatadocomo broadband services? and how to contact them? i tried contacting their toll free number which promises a return call within 24 hrs.. but i never got a call. Also my email sent to them bounced and never got delivered.

Any other options that can be suggested in my area PIN:110096 Mayur vihar phase 3.

Thanks.

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IFTTT / SMS me when my friends are in the neighborhood by mcb

I wonder why there is no thread for this yet!

The show is doing wonderfully well. I personally love it. It's different, no cheap comedy and pure entertainment.

TRP wise it's doing extremely well. Currently at the top in it's category (even above the likes of KBC, Jhalak Dikhla Ja, etc.) and overall 3rd.

BTW you can watch the full episodes, trailers, etc. here - http://www.youtube.com/user/colorstv/search?query=comedy+nights

Believe me, this show is amazing. You gotta watch this if you don't.

The format for the men's event in next year's tournament has been changed following an increase in teams from 12 to 16. As the teams' seeding are based on the T20I Team Rankings as on October 8, 2012, the top eight sides following the conclusion of last ICC World Twenty20 will play directly in the Super 10 stage and India is one such side.

 

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, which finished outside the top eight, will participate in the first round that will be held from 16-21 March. The first round of the men's event will include eight sides that will be divided into two groups of four teams each, with the table-toppers progressing to the Super 10 stage.

 

In the first round, Group A will feature host Bangladesh alongside three teams that will qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2013, to be staged from November 15 to 30. Group B will include Zimbabwe, which will be joined by another three teams from the upcoming qualifiers. As such, the two groups will be finalised on November 30.

 

[color=#0000ff;]The Super 10 stage will start with an evening match between former champions India and Pakistan in Dhaka on March 21 [/color]Defending champions West Indies will launch their title defence against India in an evening match on Sunday March 23. Earlier on the same day, Pakistan will lock horns with Australia, looking for the only global title that has eluded them to date.

Hi everyone,

We are living in a rented apartment in Millennium Tower, Sector 9, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai. Our requirement is high speed wired broadband (Total of 8 mbps atleast) and low ping. We are even willing to take upto 3 different broadband connections and even from different ISPs. This is because the flat has two floors and sharing a single net connection via wifi would be difficult as well as adversely impact the ping for the guys who are playing online games. Also, different isp means having backups is one net suffers downtime.

Till now only Airtel has confirmed their presence in my building but their FUP limit is ridiculous. We are willing to pay upto Rs 3000 p.m.

We have contacted a local cable operator by the name of "Om star" has told us that their connection is not available in our area.

I have also contacted Reliance about their presence in my area but they haven't reverted anything till now. Also, I am bit doubtful about their service after reading about user experiences, complaining about high ping and frequent disconnection.

Please suggest a broadband connection/ISP provided which operate in this area as I am new to this city/area.

Thanks in advance

Regards

Hiii friends

I am using BSNL Broadband connection. I have nokia siemens wifi enabled modem. Till date, I was using internet on my laptop through the 'Bridging' connection.(For the first time, I established the connection through the cable & after that I was able to connect it through wifi). Now I have bought an android phone. So I changed the modem settings to pppoe.(I referred a video on youtube for this). Since then, I am not able to access some sites like facebook, 4shared.com & many more both on my laptop & on my smartphone as well. I can access youtube but when I click on any video, it doesn't play. I can't even use whatsapp through this connection. I am able to use only gmail & few other sites. So now I have again switched to bridging connection n using internet on my laptop which is working fine. But I can't access net on my mobile. I tried a lot to solve this problem but all in vain..so now I am fed up of this. Somebody Plz help me with this problem...

We are the first Company to launch a Docsis 3.0 network in the country," said Hathway Cable & Datacom MD & CEO Jagdish Kumar. "With our Docsis 3.0 network supplied by Cisco we are ready to deliver Ultra High Speed Broadband upto 50 Mbps to every retail customer in South Mumbai.

Hathway Docsis 3.0 plans start from monthly Rs 599 and go upto Rs 1499 for the 50 Mbps plan which offers 50 GB of download data.

Read more here: http://www.indiantelevision.com/digital/y2k13/oct/octdig15.php

The network is initially being deployed in South Mumbai and has been extensively tested. All existing and new customers of Hathway Broadband in South Mumbai can upgrade to the Docsis 3.0 plans. The customers will be provided a Docsis 3.0 Modem by Hathway which will be capable of supporting the ultra high speed plans. The company plans to rollout the Docsis 3.0 network in Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad during this fiscal.

 

The network is initially being deployed in South Mumbai and has been extensively tested. All existing and new customers of Hathway Broadband in South Mumbai can upgrade to the Docsis 3.0 plans. The customers will be provided a Docsis 3.0 Modem by Hathway which will be capable of supporting the ultra high speed plans. The company plans to rollout the Docsis 3.0 network in Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad during this fiscal.

http://www.smartinvestor.in/market/story-203249-storydet-Hathway_introduces_ultra_high_speed_internet_in_South_Mumbai.htm

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