try and head over to the Asus router threads, they have a few units that supports QOS. you can also flash custom firmware on the routers and get more functionality.

torrenting used to be an issue at my place too, then we agreed to change the settings of the torrent client so that it doesn't hog the network as much. only 2 max DL per laptop, global connection limited to 50, stop seeding when ratio=0. now no more problem when streaming HD content. we are using VIP10.

that being said, QOS would still be the better route if they are heavy torrenter. not sure how good QOS are, since i havent personally try them, but can definitely put the torrent connection to a lower priority

yeap it is good. but it depends on how many users in your house? and are all of them torrenting as well or stream HD content only?

was on vip5, upgraded to vip10 during the promo because a few users in the house torrent quite frequently, so double the speed do help since the content would be downloaded faster.

Single user should be adequate. Unless you are bugged waiting for files to finish downloading. Hehe

they sent a mail, I pay additional 30 ringgit, and got myself upgraded to vip10

if your house can access Time network, i'd choose that instead of Maxis. the maxis thread is not that convincing enough. not to say that other telcos are perfect, all have their fair share of issues but Time looks more promising.

Personally I am using Unifi at the place i am currently renting, my family's home is going the Maxis route since it is cheaper if you want to use Astro too. and Time doesn't cover our area.

and another thing is to roll out fibre is very costly. Time concentrates more on high rise building since the cost would be lower and higher potential customer in one area.

have you tried using FreeDownloadManager? an open source alternative to IDM. I use it to download via FTP and i get max speed, around 12xx KB/s for my VIP 10

are you streaming via LAN cable or wireless? stock router? if the stream is still not smooth via lan cable, then most likely it is routing issue.

if it is smooth by LAN, but jerky on wireless, then perhaps the location is a bit too far, or hardware limitation of the router. others might be able to give better input, as my knowledge is fairly limited.

QOS would only help if you are torrenting at the same time.

i have a rpi running raspbmc and it streams okay from the PCs that are connected to the same wireless network. have not tried live tv as i hardly watch live stuff on the rpi

routing is at TM's backends. have you tried lowering the stream quality? where is the video streaming from?

have you tested streaming from other locations?

my Unifi supplied D-Link router fried. called their CS and he walked me through in ensuring that all the things are properly set up, so confirm the supplied wireless router died. it'll cost 170 to get a replacement from unifi, and since my warranty is over, i bought an Asus RT-N12 D1 at lowyat, jayacom for 120.

the signal is better, and lower ping, and QOS support (not that i need it now). but def a good buy.

asus has a broad range of wireless routers, rt-n12 d1 fits my budget nicely. custom os support too if you like to tinker around.

was on Dlink 615, the router went kaput. bought asus RT-N12 D1 at RM120. good value and good performance. not high end, but better than d-link 615 in terms of signal strength and stability

Edit:wrongly posted.

This post has been edited by azrash: Feb 26 2014, 08:15 PM

true that

@ballistix89 it all boils down to what features and range do you want. if you want just a replacement router for dlink DIR615, Asus RT N12 D1(RM120) is good enough. it doesn't have USB ports, but it performs well even with quite a number of clients. I am using this for my rumah sewa.

the RT-N14UHP is also a very good performer with good range and extra features like usb support. it is 2.4 ghz only, but it can create additional 4 guest SSIDs just like the N12. I bought one for my parents' place at RM275. it also just received another firmware update.

if your clients are just below 10, and your house is not super big. the n12 d1 is more than enough.

you get what you pay

that being said, if you have extra old routers, you can use them as APs to improve your coverage if you have to cover different floors or for blindspots. if it doesnt support ap mode, disable the DHCP server for these old routers and it'll be an AP too.

This post has been edited by azrash: Feb 27 2014, 10:27 PM

if you buy from TM it is RM170. a compatible router from Asus, is available from as cheap as RM120 (RT-N12 D1), a better one at RM275 (RT-N14UHP), and high end ones at 5++ for N66.

if you dont use printer to the router, or not thinking of using the USB for ext HDD, the RTn12 d1 is good enough. not sure about other brand, surveyed for Asus only

Asus RT-N12-D1 is also a solid performer at around RM 120. Should be adequate for an average household.

You can also look back a few pages or just search for the keyword router at this thread, there has been multiple recommendations made by users.

Just choose one that fits with your budget and needs.

Anyone has speed issue tonight? Speed is really slow, searched in Twitter and have similar reports too.

I am in Bandar Sunway area