The Great Wall of Wi-Tribe: Bandwidth Cap of 6GB

Months after subscribing to Wi-Tribe, we can really now say that this internet service provider sucks. Why? They have a bandwidth cap that is previously 3GB per month to now 6GB per month but we all know that a cap is a cap and 6GB is still not enough.

Why Wi-Tribe has a cap?

If you’re new to Wi-Tribe, have you read their Fair Use Policy? If you’re like us that is suffering on paying monthly subscription to this service, have you read it too before subscribing?

Why have one?

Well it’s designed to make sure your broadband service is fast and reliable whenever you use it.

Some of our broadband customers use file sharing software and download large files like music and videos. This uses up lots of network capacity leaving less available for you. If they’re doing this at peak times, it could mean that the speed of your broadband service will be affected.

Am I likely to be affected by the Fair Use Policy?

If you don’t use file sharing software or download large files from the Internet it’s unlikely you’ll ever be affected by this policy. If you do, all we ask is that you do so considerately, perhaps by downloading outside the peak hours of 1am to 7am. Don’t forget that media streaming, including the streaming of internet radio contributes to your use of bandwidth and may, if left permanently on, cause you to be in breach of this policy.

What will happen if my use is very high?

If you only occasionally have very high usage, we’re unlikely to be concerned. If it is happening regularly, we may either have to reduce the transmission speed of your broadband while we continue to keep an eye on your usage, or suspend your service and/or possibly close your account.

We don’t want to do that, and with your support and goodwill we’ll work with you to see if we can avoid this happening.

In the age of YouTube and Facebook, I advice not to suffer the same mistake of subscribing to this crappy internet service provider called Wi-Tribe. If you need mobility then get a SmartBRO or Globe Tattoo. At least you can rely on them even if they too have bad customer support. (At least they’re better than Wi-Tribe).

To Wi-Tribe

Seriously, calling it 4G is false advertising. The Advertising Board of the Philippines should take action on this.

Share your experience with Wi-Tribe and their bandwidth cap

How many times have you experienced this? Do you think Wi-Tribe should remove this cap and just provide good service? Is the 2-year lock fair in this kind of service?

Let us know in the comments below.

PLDT ZyXEL problems that affects Routers

After months of having problem with the PLDT modem, used for connecting to MyDSL, they finally replaced it but with a charge of 1,200php to our next bill.

What problem will you encounter with the modem?

As time pass by, the modem will be old and just like every modern appliance or gadget, every electronics will expire after a year or two.

The problem we encounter with ours is that our Router (LAN) is having problem connecting to the modem. They said it’s because of the Ethernet socket but that’s what we told them when we called 172.

Are you having problems connecting to your MyDSL?

If you’re a subscriber for more than a year, it’s good to have the modem checked. When PLDT replaced the modem yesterday, we can connect smoothly again. (Router, 2 PCs, and wireless devices)

4G Wi-tribe is not so 4G after all

It has been 6 months now since we first used the Wi-tribe “4G” connection and damn we regret having a 1 year plan fir that.

First of all, the connection is not so 4G after all. Second is, SMART BRO is even faster and has more coverage than Wi-tribe. Most of all, my internet connection in my phone (3G) feels faster!

So how do you speed up or boost your Wi-tribe internet connection?

Simple! Get a different connection that has been proven by the test of time (PLDT myDSL, SMART BRO, etc…) and throw your “4G” Wi-tribe.

Wi-tribe 4G's speed is slow

Apparently, after my girlfriend subscribed to Wi-tribe 4G, it only works within Makati, Mandaluyong and Pasig. Elsewhere, it sucks.

After going home to Kaloocan, this “4G” doesn’t work at all.

Actually Smart Bro is even faster and reliable. So to the early adopters of Wi-tribe 4G… lucky you if you’re near or within the Cities above.

Globe iPhone Plan – Scamming you through Internet Data Plan?

Have you noticed that on your first month of your iPhone plan with Globe, your bill will be so big, it reaches from 5,000php to 11,000php?

This happens especially if you signed up for a Time-based Data Plan and you never turn-off or change the APN settings of your iPhone.

First time iPhone user? GO KB-Data Plan

I admit, I’ve paid Globe the 9,000php bill on me even if I know it feels like a scam since my Internet at home is only 1,999php and when I thought I’m only using the wi-fi of my home internet, Globe is still charging my internet access. The culprit–Time-based Data Plan.

The solution is easy; if you’re someone who wants to be online 24/7, then change your plan to KB-based.

How to change your Globe iPhone Plan?

1. Call 211 – Believe me, it’s faster calling 211 than going to their website or via their live chat support.
2. Tell them that they scammed you through your whopping bill (lol) and Request for a change of data plan from Time-based to KB-based.
3. (Optional) If you’re persuasive enough to request them that they should reverse your OVER-CHARGED bill and erase the history of Globe’s Scam, then good for you.

So for those planning to get an iPhone here in the Philippines, make sure you go KB-Based Data Plan and avoid becoming the victim of Globe Telecom’s Scam.

Boost the speed of your Smart Broadband (SmartBRO) connection

There are various ways to boost up the speed of your Smart BRO, broadband internet. One is found here and the other one is on this link. The new way to boost your Smart BRO connection’s speed is currently the simplest and easiest.

how to boost your Smart BRO connection?

1. Access your canopy site through http://169.254.1.1/smartgsm.cgi
2. Go to Configuration -> Quality of Service (QoS) ->

set the following:
Sustained Uplink Data Rate : 300
Sustained Downlink Data Rate : 700

3. Click Save Changes.
4. Click Reboot.

Your Internet connection will then disconnect and just to make sure, you can reboot your PC as well.

Check your new speed here:

http://speedtest.net/

Trouble connecting to Level-Up Sites and Games

Earlier, I’ve been receiving messages and emails that some players are having problem accessing Level-Up Websites and the Games itself. So for those who are encountering the same problem, please do check the announcement made by our technical team to help you guys and gals with this recent problem.

 

To our valued Customers,

We have been receiving reports that some of you guys are experiencing technical difficulties in connecting to our games and websites. If you are unable to file a request via the MyLU! CS Page due to this, kindly send us an email via technicalissues@levelupgames.ph with the following information:

1. Real name:
2. MyLU! Username:
3. Internet Service Provider (i.e. SMARTbro, VIBE, PLDT dsl):
4. Location:
5. Contact Number:
6. What service or Level Up! website/game that can’t be accessed?
7. When did you start to encounter this problem?
8. Are there any programs/application running in the background while attempting to connect?
9. Tracert and PING results:

How to get a Tracert?
a. Open Command Prompt Window:
b. Type tracert 202.57.117.1 for RO, PW, RF, FS and 125.5.127.1 for FlyFF
c. Press Enter.
d. Wait until Trace Complete appears.
e. Right click on your mouse button and choose Select All. Then click on Copy.
f. Paste the results in your email.

How to get a PING?
a. Open Command Prompt Window:
b. Type ping 202.57.117.1 for RO, PW, RF, FS and 125.5.127.1 for FlyFF
c. Press Enter
d. Wait until another command prompt appears.
e. Right click on your mouse button and choose Select All and then click on Copy.
f. Paste the results in your email.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Email requests not related to this particular concern will not be entertained but should be filed via the MyLU! CS Page at http://support.levelugames.ph

Boosting up your SmartBRO connection – more speed for your broadband internet

In a “revision” posted by nemesis on my post – Boosting up the speed of your SmartBRO, his steps are actually correct and effective. So here’s another way to boost your SmartBRO connection.

HONESTLY > forcing IP and DNS doesn’t do the trick, you only do that if the canopy doesn’t give you your IP address and DNS. you also do this if you are having a hard time accessing the page on your canopy

Doing that change in the local network connections IP/TCP properties really doesn’t matter that much

STEP 1:

To find the valid IP on of your PC, go to START > RUN > CMD > type IPCONFIG
take note of your
IP ADDRESS > your IP address provided by the canopy because it acts like your server (it should not start with 169)
SUBNET MASK
DEFAULT GATEWAY > will be the address of the canopy (this can start with 169)

STEP 2: Know how exactly the system works.

EXPLANATION 1: the canopy that you have is really not a a usual modem/router. It actually serves as another “computer” where you “borrow” your connection. like when you go to internet cafe shops, there is a COMPUTER SERVER that if it’s not turned ON, the rest of the computers won’t have connectoin.

STEP 3: Logic

Since the canopy is the SERVER where you BORROW your internet connection, you must make sure that the canopy is connected and is getting a good signal
TIP 2:
Set your CANOPY as high as possible
face the canopy surface where there is a good signal
*=
???how to know if its getting good signal???
ans: tag team, person X adjusts the canopy while person y checks the pc and the config of the canopy

person Y: access default gateway you got using your internet explorer
*once you got the canopy page, go to PDA, scan for new AP’s, if you get as many base station while adjusting the canopy by person X, it means that the canopy is in good spot.

person Y:
QOS, set #s to 200,800,1500,1500

STEP 3:

Save changes
reboot > WAIT FOR 3 MINUTES

STEP 4:

START > RUN > CMD
ipconfig /release, then enter
ipconfig /renew, then enter

netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt, then enter

STEP 5:

Shut down pc
turn off canopy by unplugging its power adapter (wait 3 minutes)

power up canopy adapter
turn on pc

test your speed > brace yourself.