Has anyone use the Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH wireless router before to replace the D-Link DIR-615 wireless router before? Can this wireless router link direct to LAN2 at the Huawei modem base on pr0di9y recommendation. Can this wireless router flash with DD-WRT 3rd party firmware?

That's what I thought. So until I get clearance (and an extra plug point) to use rizvanrp's guide, I'll be pushing my DIR615 till it breaks, and then get on the hook to TM, and repeat till they finally come out with a model that DOESN'T suck.

And If i Cancel the exsiting Phone line... Becoz the unifi will get a new number for fixed line right? if i want to use fax machine, how do i connect it with unifi stuff?

If you're going to run the Buffalo router in stock/factory FW you should be able to do so. Just make sure you know how to setup the WAN Connection type on the Buffalo router. If you are wondering if the Buffalo router can support VLAN tagging to replace the DIR-615 all together I'm not too sure about it. Maybe it would be able to do so via DD-WRT FWs.

Do bear in mind that once you do that you won't be able to use the IPTV, unless you decided not to use the IPTV services. My guide is for users who don't have any VLAN tagging supported router or they wish not to upgrade their existing routers to DD-WRT / open sources FWs or to run a direct cable from your computer to the BTU device to access the internet.

Yes, you can cancel it. Cause the BTU GPON device should have another telephone port on it to support another phone / fax machine. Just make sure it has 2 of those telephone ports on it.

This post has been edited by pr0di9y: Aug 17 2010, 02:27 PM

Don't think you'd need to push very hard. Just make sure to keep the unit nice and warm, if you know what I mean. Sure koyak

---

Added on August 17, 2010, 2:28 pmThe number that comes with Unifi is fixed. You can just easily use a splitter to split your phone and fax

This post has been edited by richard912: Aug 17 2010, 02:28 PM

Heheh I've cleared out an empty space around the ZTE and DIR615. The only thing around them are the wires...and the air blown by my stand fan. Maybe I should keep my A/C on as well

My 3rd router now and this 1 seems good for over a week no crash nothing. working like what i expect it to. i just hope it be like this for a long long time.

1 more thing i have a feeling TM will come out with new package of unifi maybe few more month or a year with higher speed since the system can support alot more speed then 20Mb. also the 5mb might be replaced by 10 at the same price. just like block buster deal in comparison to 1mb 88 streamyx. TM wants as many people on fiber as possible as the spend the money to build the system

Right now I'm at work accessing this forum. My line at home currently is totally inaccessible.

Will do as per what you outlined here once I'm back from work, appreciate the help. Sorry I might sound so dumb and gatal tangan but I'm here to hopefully learn to configure all this and hopefully can get both the IPTV and wifi working together, without stressing the DIR-615 too much. I'll try to be more patient.

---

Added on August 17, 2010, 3:00 pmYup, that's what I told them, hehe. Fortunately, yesterday the lightning was quite strong as I live on top floor of high rise condo.

This post has been edited by mystiquemaya: Aug 17 2010, 03:00 PM

I'm actually thinking about investing in a good notebook cooler pad to put the DIR 615 on, as some of my friends have suggested. The little devil can get really hot (much like most of the products under the same brand) and goes hay-wired when overheated

Thanks for prompt reply, pr0di9y!

The overhead telephone pole just one house from my house, so it's consider near i think, I do not think there is any much difference since TM is laying fibre optic to home (whether single mode or multi-mode, i believe it will be multi-mode type as single-mode is for long distance fibre-fibre connection).

My current network setup is located at living room @ ground floor besides TV where the concealed telephone outlet; all my kitchen as fully tiles (wall), I do not think it's good idea to lay fibre optic @ ground floor unless TM has other alternative. Wonder if TM can lay the fibre optic via existing concealed telephone conduit by tie the existing telephone cable (internal grey cable) then pull out the old one and draw in the new fibre optic cable, it's tedious work.

If I have no choice, I would need to have my new network setup at 1st floor family room outsides all the bedrooms, and I may need a well-ventilated fan as 1st floor is hotter than ground floor (no choice) as the network equipment will get hot in the long run (24/7). But problem now is my TV is located at ground floor, how do I connect the STB to BTU or DIR-615 which are located at 1st floor?

I hope the above will give clearer picture on my intent network setup, please share or correct me if you have better idea, thanks in advance.

Auronthas

---

Added on August 17, 2010, 3:08 pmI would rather get the telephone number as not many ppl use fixed line nowadays, changing telephone number is not a concern and can avoid paying monthly rental under the UNIFI package.

This post has been edited by auronthas: Aug 17 2010, 03:08 PM

Eh guys..i want to ask something..

What happend if i terminate streamyx late?

Example :

Applied UNIFI on 9th August.
Terminate Streamyx/Phone on 25 August.

What will happend eh?I need to pay RM 150(2MB) for my streamyx for that month?

Or no need pay?

I do not think I can conceal the fibre optic cable as my kitchen and dining room are fully tiles upto slab.

As my above post, if my network setup is on first floor, how do I connect my telephone line from Huawei fibre modem BTU (1st floor) to my existing telephone point located at ground floor, sorry that I did not mention my existing house alarm panel is located at first floor, that's will be shorter path to lay the RJ11 cable from Huawei to house alarm panel.

Actually I intent to have the fibre optic cable to be laid in the ceiling/roof space from the overhead pole, then from the ceiling have a tiny hole vertically drop at the edge of wall with PVC casing , and the PVC casing can also accomodate the incoming (fibre) and outgoing (RJ11) to ceiling space and ceiling drop to house alarm panel with another PVC casing. So far this is best way I can think of unless you have a better idea.

To be honest, most of us here would prefer TM to "upgrade" the cap than the speed. 5mbps is enough for me, cap is the issue need to be upgrade if Tm really want to upgrade unifi service

I'm using it right now, flashed with the latest release of DD-WRT and was previously running on DD-WRT. There is no VLAN tab in DD-WRT implementation for WZR-HP-G300NH, so, it couldn't replace the DIR-615 entirely. I'm currently using it as AP & router by setting the DIR-615 as network bridge.

Anyway, it seems UNIFI charges us upfront eh? Just received my bill, they're charging me for last month and this month bill, and that is close to RM300.. arghh..

+1 Well said Vote for no cap !

This post has been edited by auronthas: Aug 17 2010, 03:47 PM

You'll be prorated on the streamyx/phone, that means .. unbilled amount up to 25 August will be charged in your final bill.

Use a pair of homeplug, many in this forum have used it and it works for me well.

Can we use LAN1 at Huawei modem for DIR-615 to be link to IPTV and LAN2 at Huawei modem for WZR-HP-G300NH to be link to internet and VOIP.

I do not plan to use DD-WRT firmware for WZR-HP-G300NH. I will just modify the setting for Huawei modem in order for it to support direct connection for all the 4 LAN port.

Thanks, I also think about this alternative/solution. But will there be a signal loss as IPTV/WTB required very high downloadable transmission speed? Usually STB or IPTV should be close to the BTU ?

Wow, I need to prepare at least 4-5 plug outlets at first floor as follow -

a) BTU;
b) DIR-615 (VDSL modem);
c) STB (unless I move STB to living room ground floor)
d) DECT phone (not priority) as this cordless phone may interrupt my house wifi @ 2.4Ghz when the cordless ring, anyone experience ? My streaming audio via wifi was distrurbed by this.
e) Customer router (VLAN bridge for wireless connection)
f) Homeplug for STB at ground floor home plug for STB

My BTU is located in my study while the STB is in the livingroom (I live in an apartment). I have no problems with lag using a pair of homeplugs which can run at 200mbps between the BTU and STB but do note that the DIR 615 ports are only 10/100. Just make sure the pair of plugs are on the same phase of your home electrical circuit.

If you are worried about having too many plugpoints, go for the HL109EP model.

FYI, Aztech, the maker of the Homeplug, has since launched a gigabit version of the homeplug

This post has been edited by richard912: Aug 17 2010, 04:24 PM