ASUS RT-N56U

Hopefully this stylish device from ASUS will be the very first all-in-1 + dual-band + 2xUSB + full gigabit router for UniFi !
http://klseet.com/index.php?option=com_con...id=82&Itemid=78

Another option for power/advance users, or for those who are looking for a really cool & style device !

Custom firmware for UniFi in progress, stay tuned .....

This device uses one of current Ralink's top end chip RT3662 @ 500MHz, looks like Ralink is coming back again!

This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 13 2011, 02:40 PM

Bro, no blocking (hopefully no!), can still play almost instantly!


The official site has been slow all this while, forget about downloading the latest PPS from there, I usually download the latest English version from:
http://ppstream.en.uptodown.com/

It's the same software, enjoy!

Strange, it's indeed 0 now, why??

Anywhere, I just downloaded a copy on 1June'11, uploaded to MegaUpload:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W77W65WH
It's a small file, after installed, it will download the full program automatically.

This is how I setup on my Win7 under Region & Language to view Chinese text:

Current Location=Singapore


Current System Locale


This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 13 2011, 05:53 PM

ASUS RT-N56U
Initial test update (vlan.500 only):
http://klseet.com/index.php?option=com_con...id=85&Itemid=80

Yes, this unit is considered high-end range, it actually has 2 chips within:
RT3662 @ 5GHz
RT3092 @ 2.4GHz

Coupled with full gigabit, 2xUSB2, 3 years warranty, quality built & stylish design, that's why the high price
So far I'm happy with the performance, I particularly like the design look !

The whole idea & purpose here is to source and encourage other manufacturers to continue make UniFi suitable routers, from basic to advance range, so everyone can enjoy UniFi fully !

And most importantly, this is to tell TM DON'T force us to use 1 particular router only.

I hope with this higher end model, it can help to complete the range of selection

Been tiring on all these .....

This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 14 2011, 08:22 AM

Still full speed ahead on OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 / 208.67.220.220


So far I didn't notice any serious slow down on MegaUpload, just some up & down speed during different time.

I agreed with JinXXX, seem like some kind of DPI is going on after THIS (Post#1651) to me. Since then I can only get 175x IP and noticed it's under the Quidway center (by Huawei)


This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 16 2011, 08:36 AM

TP-Link TD-W8960N ADSL2 Modem Router






http://klseet.com/index.php?option=com_con...id=86&Itemid=81

That's right, this TP-Link ADSL2 modem router can be configured to use for UniFi, NO custom firmware is require, the very FIRST case !!

Credit goes to "MOH", who emailed me and explained on how to configure it, thank you bro for you kind sharing !!

This is indeed another great replacement option, especially for those who are using this device for Streamyx and upgrade to UniFi !

This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 16 2011, 08:51 PM

No more DIR-615 or anything in between, no need custom firmware, user definable vlan.xxx !!

Yo bro, I never know all these while there is such a hybrid machine out there

Haven't really got time to try it out, since it's more like a draft-N, I'm worrying the actual transfer rate might not be enough to handle the IPTV, especially HD and/or during channel switching.

Previously I did test based on 2 units of TL-WR941ND, still gerking not smooth .....

Anywhere, lately been getting some requests from our eighbourhood SingTel exStream users to seek manufacturers to do something for them. Basically exStream uses:
Vlan.10 = Internet (Auto DHCP not PPPoE, real external IP, no MAC Address control & no need WAN Online Check)
Vlan.20 = IPTV (PRIO:4 CPI:0)
Vlan.30 = VOIP (got provide user & SIP password)
Vlan.40 = TR069 (only use for monitoring and firmware upgrade on 2Wire)

Currently testing on this prototype feature:

The VOIP is more for exStream users, not us.

Hopefully this will make everyone happy !
Once tested no problem, then will decide which model to implement.

You are not the only one, many more are asking the same including me !
No worry, TPL is aware of such demand, especially when recently the TL-WR1043ND is selling around RM160 only

RT-N56U is dual-band and has 2 chips: 5GHz Ralink RT3662F (2T3R) @ 5GHz & RT3092 (2T2R) @ 2.4GHz
TL-WR841 just 1 chip Atheros AR9287 @ 2.4GHz

2 different thing, depends on your requirement & budget.

Generally, external antenna tend to perform slightly better than in-built antenna, but some people may not like the design.

There isn't any "best of the best", rather a suitable solution base on individual requirement + budget

So take your time to slowly evaluate those options to find own suitable fit !

Wah, RM140, mind to share where to get?

I usually go ViewNet, normally check the latest pricing: http://www.viewnet.com.my/downloads/viewne...y_pricelist.pdf
The list price is RM159

I think you've mistaken, we are talking about IPTV through wireless, what I meant was previously I've tested by using 2 x TL-WR941ND trying to transmit IPTV wirelessly, the result still not smooth, not the internet!

I've been using TL-WR941ND (no custom UniFi firmware) as AP on RB750 since last year and there is no problem on internet & LAN.
I have no idea whether TP-Link will release custom for UniFi, my guess may not since already have custom firmware on TL-WR841ND.
I would rather prefer them to do it on TL-WR1043ND.

Don't get too "excited" about the dBi thing, generally the higher means stronger, but wireless is always complicated and subject to many factors ....

If your house is big, you may consider repeater/bridging setup, or if you are particular about dBi and got budget constraint, may even consider this:

and your neighbour will hate you

Anywhere, take your time to evaluate and choose the right option base on your requirement+budget !

This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 19 2011, 03:01 AM

Try to enter the same user ID & password again on the stock DIR-615 and see whether it can connect or not.

I have no problem on my Huawei HG850a.

Did you re-enter your user ID & password manually again on the DIR-615?

If yes and you are very sure all the setup is correct, then it might due to the BTU and/or TM exchange end at your area has some "unusual" behaviour, this will be very complicated, something like the previous TL-WR841ND on HG655a .......

Not sure whether other TD-W8960N has such issue?

For me I'll definitely discard the DIR-615 due to it's lousy board+material used and buggy firmware, only TM will like it very much .....

Fyi, there is NO custom firmware for TL-WR941ND, you still need the following either bridging/managed switch:

Option A
- configure the DIR-615 as bridge per Rizvanrp's guide; ~or~
- get a vlan capable (3 digits) managed switch (eg, RB250GS)
[then setup PPPoE on the TL-WR941ND and connect WAN port to it will do]

Option B (my personal preference for this device)
- get a full gateway+router the like RB750/750G/750G
[then configure the TL-WR941ND as AP connect 1 of the LAN port to it will do]


If you still want the TL-WR941ND without any bridging/managed switch device in-between, then may consider to:
- flash with dd-wrt, create vlan2.500 tagging for internet only, but no IPTV!
Note: DO NOT use builts from Jan'11 (r16214) to Apr'11 (r16785), somehow those builts have vlan tagging issue.
The May'11 (r16994) seem to be ok, as well as Dec'10 (r15962) built.
The latest is June'11 (r17201), but I've tried yet, I guess should be ok.


If all the above sound complicated or you later decide go for all-in-one solution, then got 3 options:
TP-Link TL-WR841ND (need to flash custom firmware)
ASUS RT-N13U-B1 (need to flash custom firmware)
TP-Link TD-W8960N (stock firmware)


As I said, options are all out there already:
http://klseet.com/index.php?option=com_con...id=42&Itemid=39

Take your time to evaluate and choose the suitable solution based on your requirement+budget to fully enjoy your UniFi !

This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 19 2011, 11:43 AM

I never off my HG850a + RB750, torrenting all the way before I go sleep

On Google DNS, 175x IP, still full blast on my VIP5, no throttling yet

Custom firmware is out, both internet + IPTV ready !!
http://klseet.com/index.php?option=com_con...id=93&Itemid=87

Tested for more than 4 hours on internet, IPTV, uTorrent, Xbox360, plug-in 2 ext HDD for networking sharing, all seem to be working well, no major issue encountered !





Thanks to ASUS team for the VERY FIRST of such high-end device & spec for UniFi !!

@flowerhorn @tarecore
Enjoy your new toy!

I tried before on 2 units of TL-WR941ND for IPTV, even on pure-N, still no luck, it's still lag not sure why ... guess may have to try on 5GHz band, 2 units of RT-N56U may be?! .....

If your house is single-phase, can consider home-plug for the IPTV, if 3-phase wiring, both socket need to be on same phase.

This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 26 2011, 12:21 AM

I have to put up some limit on torrenting ....

So relax, no throttling la ....

Just grab a torrent to test:

No slow down, no throttle, same IP for the past 3 days, still going ok !

Also tested the RT-N13U-B1 on HG655a VDSL2 in office since Friday until Monday morning, same IP also, no disconnect/reconnect issue.

I used a KOSS UPS 800VA, last black-out happened few weeks ago, lasted about an hour, equipments connected are:
- Huawei HG850a BTU
- MikroTik RB750
- TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Switch
- Panasonic phone dect
- Laptop fan

Suddenly disconnect about 5mins & reconnect again


Quickly grab another torrent & test

phew, still ok

What's the link to test?

I hardly download from MegaUpload & Fileserve, so just simply search and download this top3:

Noticed the speed vary between 100~180KB/s, is this normal?


speed really fluctuate
that's why i still prefer torrents download .....


This post has been edited by klseet: Jun 28 2011, 01:38 AM