rtn12hp is not gigaport, 2.4hz only.

max ethernet speed is 95.

max wifi is 55.

i tried so many times!

read already... just like asusmy and a second user to comment.

really, no other user?

if no other user comment, maybe it means there are very few users of this ac1300uhp for 100mbps?

or maybe it's not a good choice?

we are in the same boat.

blacktubi review on ac1300uhp is good.

if u hv noticed. i hv been trying to get asusmy and a second user to comment on it in this and the other thread.

but after 2 weeks, no second user came to comment at all!!


if it is good enough, this affordable router + 5ghz wireless dongle will solve my and many other people's main problem.

i really do no want to spend rm1.5k on a router or throw away old devices or give up on getting full 100mbps on wifi for a 3 yr old pc!!

hmm... but...

.. i tested my tablet with the stock router - 50 ft, 1 wall, 1 staircase - got consistent 95.
.. another forumer said with some other router+pc+wireless dongle - similar distance - got 100.

perhaps the rtn12hp_b1 was so good with 50mbps 2.4ghz that i had hoped the ac1300uhp can do the same with 100mbps 5ghz!?!

would ac68u or ac86u or ac88 be much better for that purpose and reasons?

they are much pricier too, i know.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 2 2018, 04:35 PM

Tq for comments.

I may just go ahead.

Let me you and others know what it works out!

Tq for comments.

I like yr review, appreciate yr comments.

I understand there r great solutions to best perf but will come with a price which i am not prepared to pay.

I am a basic user, just wanna get optimal wifi speed in a typical house with old eqpt.

Ok if i can get 90% of rated.


Everyone knows one can get it all if u PAY!!

I also understand the laws of physics and electronics.

I guess i will hv to try myself, may be of help to others like me.

TQ for info, good stuff.

i hv completed my hunt for a solution, will post right after this - for the sake of others.

first thanks to those who answered and commented on my questions over the last 14 days or so.

i have good news!!

beginning status:

.. unifi 100 mbps.
.. unsatisfied with tm's tplink ac1200
.. used asus rtn12hp_b1 as temp router - ethernet max 95mbps, wifi max 55.
.. mix of old (2.4ghz) and new devices (2.4, 5.0), mix of ethernet and wifi use.
.. biggest challenge - windows10 pc 2.4ghz at 50ft wifi - can't get more than 50mbps.

today, acquired and tested, running now:

.. asus rt-ac1300uhp (rm530)... ac router
.. asus usb-ac55 (rm250)... ac wireless adaptor

results for the pc on 5ghz:



ethernet results, no need to say more, all good.

other observations:

.. the ac1300uhp is small, compact; stays very cool.
.. i did not tweak anything - all out of the box; but keyed in everything at the shop to plug n play; updated firmware to 3.0.0.4.380.8119.
.. the usb-ac55 is sized like a thumbdrive, just stick it into the usb port of the pc; put in cd to load the driver; all else is auto.

my confidence in asus products and my own conclusions before purchase has not been wrong - everything has worked the way i thought it would!

so, for those struggling with <100mbps, there are reasonable solutions.
no need to doubt too much about your home; no need to worry too much about interference; no need to buy costly equipment; no need complex setups.
this 50ft i dealt with has one staircase, 1 concrete wall and one cabinet filled with stuff... yet, can get 104mbps wifi rather hassle free!

once again, my thanks to those to answered my questions.

and i hope those looking for similar solutions now have a better idea.

ethernet results, no need to say more, all good.

other observations:

.. the ac1300uhp is small, compact; stays very cool.
.. i did not tweak anything - all out of the box; but keyed in everything at the shop to plug n play.
.. the usb-ac55 is sized like a thumbdrive, just stick it into the usb port of the pc; put in cd to load the driver; all else is auto.

my confidence in asus products and my own conclusions before purchase has not been wrong - everything has worked the way i thought it would!

so, for those struggling with <100mbps, there are reasonable solutions.
no need to doubt too much about your home; no need to buy costly equipment; no need to worry too much about interference.
this 50ft i dealt with has one staircase, 1 concrete wall and one cabinet filled with stuff... yet, can get 104mbps wifi rather hassle free!

once again, my thanks to those to answered my questions.

and i hope those looking for similar solutions now have a better idea.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 3 2018, 09:45 PM

as already said, u CAN get full 50mpbs with wifi.

asus routers do not need much tweaking; pretty much optimized with auto settings out of the box.

and do not worry too much about interference unless u r talking about a dead spot in a blind corner or live in a 300sqft apt with 100 users within 100 ft.

yr 14uhp is good.

my old small bro 12hp also can get full 50 at 50ft.

if u can't get, i can only suspect the device u r using is OLD.

test with a newer device, test 5ft, 20ft, 50 ft.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 4 2018, 08:16 PM

i hv used rt ac1300uhp and rtn12hp_b1.

both pulg n play for hypptv stb, lan port#4.

the bandwidth for hypptv is separate from the other.

download full speed does not affect stb at all.

if u get lag with hypptv, it may be due to yr stb failing or a localized unifi problem.

new stb can be problematic too... i have read comments the video "jerks" from time to time.

and did u ever try to muck around with that box to sideload 3rd party apps on it?

i am using the old silver one, all good.


your rtn12 cannot be so different from mine.

mine handled 50mbps no sweat, hypptv stb is fine.

u may want to check firmware, see if asusmy can comment.

what automation eqpt causing u to to reboot your router frequently?

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 10 2018, 10:20 AM

Bad habits can kill!

My exp, no need reboot unless problem with modem, unifi.

Or when updating firmware.

.. unifi 100mbps.

.. asus rt-ac1300uhp (rm530)... ac router

.. asus usb-ac55 (rm250)... ac wireless adaptor

best so far since installation 2 weeks ago:


results for the pc+wifi adaptor on 5ghz.

50ft, 1 staircase, 1 wall, 1 cabinet:

Hypptv... Everything i did last in few years and now.... never seen hypptv lag.

Mind u, i am one of those that torr big time.

Sure i am!

This 100mbps + asus networking devices has taken my household to a diff level... androidtv, android boxes, pc, etc.

And it is very stable... ethernet or wifi, 100-104 most of the time.

I probably do not need a speed ugrade for a long time.

So, those strugglng with 100mbps wifi, worried about too many things like interference, do relax.

And no need to cut an arm or a leg for that.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 12 2018, 12:16 PM

I have never checked... but no noticeable problem.

Next opportunity, i check.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 12 2018, 12:27 PM

checked for u... my ac1300uhp...

torr speed average 12.5MBps which is about 100mbps.
cpu usage... core 3... 28-33%, sometimes spike to 40%.
other cores... 10-25%.
at the same time, hypptv... all good, no lag as usual.
when torr done, cpu usage falls to almost nothing as expected.
observation was for a few minutes only.

your rtn12 has outlived its days, like my rtn12hp.

time to upgrade!

RtAc1300uhp is definitely ok.

Been up n running 20 days now, non-stop trouble free, full speed.

Total 14 devices, 9 are androids.

Am glad i read your review n bought it.

This is the first time i hear unifi is charging for modem.

Contract or out of, it is unifi responsibility up to and incl the modem or btu.... as long as u r a paying customer.

Did they visit u, check, do their tests yet?

Or they refuse to visit u?