#1 2009-10-28 06:10:37
- car_ther
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- From: Makati Philippines
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Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
really Dire to access to the internet in libya? what are youre using? specific gadgets? and what speed usually you can get? what is the best way comportable and easiest to communicate to the world?
thanks!
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#2 2009-10-28 06:33:30
- Sandman6
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- From: Janzour, Tripoli
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
The louder you scream the faster we go
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#3 2009-10-28 11:00:23
- car_ther
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
Thanks Sandman6 and others! for the info and reliabilty,
FOLLOW UP QUESTION:If you work from home really need a connection for your business, Vsat and microwave based VoIP
systems are available starting from LYD 500 per month plus modem/switch/router/antenna cost.
Is this also the monthy cost for subscription to LTT WiMax? even i bring my anntena and all those stuff needed for me to get there signal? and even my built in modem/wifi get there weak signal i still pay 500LYD?
Well, hope to see you soon sandman6 for a bottle of malt!
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#4 2009-10-28 11:20:06
- Sandman6
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
Dedicated VoIP is way over the top for a home office setup, unless you are streaming real-time data and need your own bandwidth and uninterrupted connection. All very nice if your employer is providing it, otherwise go WiMAX. If you save your big downloads for late evening or early morning it's even quicker.
The cost of the LTT WiMAX is a one-off is 620 Lyd for the ZYX modem and 400 Lyd worth of vouchers with a 10Gb per month download. To get around the download limit, check my post on the WiMAX thread. In addition, you'll need to spend another 350 Lyd on a pair of external antennae/cables/pole to get the most out of the signal. A decent wireless router (I use a Belkin N1 Vision) will give you excellent connectivity all around your house.
A bottle of Macallan will go down VERY well....
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#5 2009-10-28 12:04:40
- ExpatLibyan
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
LTT has this week introduced a new modem the Huwaui EchoLife BM626 WiMAX CPE as a replacement for the ZYXL modem which I use for my office and had issues with from day 1.
I received the new modem yesterday and it works like a charm, as an added bonus, infact a great bonus, the BM626 offers wireless connectivity. It also can be connected to an external directional antenna for those locations where coverage is weak. I hooked it up to my 16dB antenna and it works great.
So if you are experiencing issues with your Zyxl, my advice would be to go along to the Service Centre -they will test it and try to convince you that it works fine- and strongly put your case to them that it is unstable and has been causing you problems.
The guy at the new LTT Customer Service Centre in Fashlum told me that a large percentage of the Zyxl modems are having problems and are getting replaced free of charge with the BM626.
Regards
EL
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#6 2009-10-28 15:16:59
- Sandman6
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
ExpatLibyan wrote:
The guy at the new LTT Customer Service Centre in Fashlum told me that a large percentage of the Zyxl modems are having problems and are getting replaced free of charge with the BM626.
EL
The fundamental problem with the ZYX modem was that LTT didn't know/forgot/couldn't be bothered to flash the modems with the correct firmware before releasing them on sale! 
The EchoLife modem (according to the spec) isn't any higher spec than the ZYX, but I guess if you get get a new one out of them, then do it 
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#7 2009-11-04 20:30:17
- Palachakh
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
We use a ZTE modem from LTT. in Dahra Souq area I don't use any external antaenna, the signal is not stable regarding the speed but allows to Skype home. the voice is perfect, the picture being slow at times though. During Ramadan it was like hell, the signal emerged after midnight. now you can get connected all day, the speed increasing at night, so I leave my downloads for the night.
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#8 2009-11-05 12:08:41
- Siddiqui
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
I received the BM626 as well with my connection last week. Signal strength is excellent in the house (Janzour), no need for the external antennae.
VoIP (Vonage) box connected painlessly to the modem and everything is working just fine so far.
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#9 Yesterday 06:40:53
- kapildevang
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Re: Sandman6 and others in libya:what you're using for easy access to net?
Hi Dear All,
We are going to come to Libya, Is internet connection is avilable at home for personal use and what is the price per month? Do we get good speed? Shall we purchase a laptop in Libya or bring it from India? Are laptops cheaper there? Through discussions we came to know that there is voltage variations in Tripoli, what kind of stabilizer shall we bring? In India we have 230V to 250V range voltage supply, what @ Libya?
Please give reply.
Regards,
Kapil
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