How's the performance of the DSL-D2452DG so far?
Can it fully replace the Thomson router and also able to use VOIP? Can we also put a Google DNS ? I hear that it's not possible in the Thomson router.

Anyone having problem with movie streaming?
Speed test and you tube is perfect. Only movie streaming is not working. Disappointed.

From the Q&A in Lazada, the first option doesn't support VoIP it seems.

Can you recommend me good router bro? I need good WiFi coverage and stability for a typical double storey terrace.

There Is only one single D-link model with VoIP feature, hence, i have to give this a pass and I have to explore other options.

As VoIP is important for me, I need the free unlimited calls, I need to keep the technicolor router as a bridge and use better routers for WiFi.

Is the Archer C7 v4 a good choice or is there a comparable asus model? Budget rm400 to rm500. Can the technicolour be bridged to this router for VoIP?

The thing is, if we use a wifi extender or a powerline, yes, you'll get signal coverage in that area BUT it will create a new SSID.

So, when you move between areas, you have to manually connect to the strongest SSID as your client device i.e. ipad, iphone or android doesn't automatically switch to the strongest signal. It still maintains connection to the router/extender even though the signal is poor. This is the cumbersome part.

On windows notebooks/laptops you can adjust the roaming aggressiveness to auto switch to the strongest signal but not on smartphones or tablets.

I disagree.
I'm using TP-LINK WPA8630.
It has a feature to clone the WiFi of your router but it still creates a second SSID using the same name as your router SSID.
So you will basically have 2 SSID of the same name.
The devices only hand over to the nearest WiFi powergrid when the signal level of the distant router is very very low, if it's still not low enough it still remains connected to a distant router.
The only way to solve this with seamless WiFi roaming is to use a mesh WiFi system. If you're not ready to invest in mesh WiFi, you will I have to manually switch to the strongest signal yourself or use a tool such as Swifi - but it's only available for android

This post has been edited by abhipraaya: Mar 4 2018, 01:08 PM

Any idea what is the model of the new router?

Why so much hatred and vengeance. Be patient and chill down a bit la.

i am also upgrading to 30M and they told me will get the tp link.

You are still in contract with the old price so nothing wrong legally paying the old price until you jump into a new 24 month contract with the new rm89 per month price. Some people get it early, some a little late, there is no first come first serve thingy here.

Last time unifi also upgraded my 5M to 10M, it took them long time although I was quite early to opt in.

So have you hired a lawyer? Would love to hear from you more about how the legal proceeding is going on.

No offence, if I'm you I'll just be patient and wait for that call.

I've been constantly testing my maxis 30mbps since it got upgraded. I have been getting on average a consistent speed of 35mbps each time I test. So I believe maxis also gives slightly more than what we asked for.

So, basically I just installed a Sonoff IP cam.
I called Maxis and got myself a public IP address.
TM modem -> TP-Link Archer C5v -> TP-Link Deco P7.

I setup port forwarding on both routers.

The CCTV IP cam is viewable from my mobile phone on public network - No problem at all here.

My only concern here is how long will this last until the public IP address is renewed?

Are there any 100% free DDNS services out there which doesn't require you to confirm hostname every 30 days?

My Deco P7 is a new router, it has TP-Link DDNS service but the problem is it is connected to the Maxis C5v router.

I cannot get rid of the C5v as family members make use of the phone (connected to the C5v) to make Voice calls. Will setting the C5v to bridge mode make the phone unusable?

Any suggestions appreciated.

This post has been edited by abhipraaya: Jan 7 2020, 12:34 AM

I really hope so, if the public ip is fixed, then all well and good.

My CCTV IP cam is still working fine when I tested from the public network today.

Only time will tell if they renew the lease. If this happens it's gonna be a pain in the a$$ to reenter the new ip in my app each time this happens..

yeah i turned off the wifi on the stock router. i'm using a mesh network with the Deco P7. Wifi coverage is good and the devices auto switches to the nearest deco seamlessly so it always gets the best signal.

anyway thanks for the response mate


**Edit: I just found out that the P7 also has DDNS. I tested it and it works so I believe this should resolve the lease renewal issue. Hope it continues working.



This post has been edited by abhipraaya: Jan 7 2020, 11:12 PM

I just discovered that TP-Link also has free DDNS. I tested it today and it appears to be working. Let's hope it's really free and no catches. So far so good.

I received a call today from TM today. She asked me if I'm experiencing slow speeds at night. I simply just said yes, although I never really felt that.

The lady then mentioned the slow speed is due to TM has upgraded their infra and she said do you know that your Maxis is actually riding on TM and I said yeah, I know that. To get the 'best speed' I should use unifi.

She then went on saying if I switched to Unifi they can maintain the same price and on top of that they will give me a Sharp 42 inch Full HD TV. I thought to myself, we are now talking about 4k or even 8k, why are you still mentioning FHD. Personally I thought that could very well be a 4K TV. I was tempted to switch over but then I told her I still needed my free unlimited calls using my fixed line. I'm currently paying additional RM10 for this. She said TM doesn't have such offer and I told her I'm not interested as much a I wanted that TV.

This post has been edited by abhipraaya: Sep 24 2020, 05:53 PM

May i know what is the purpose of the TR ID?

I plan to switch from maxis to unifi as well. My maxis contract expired long time ago.

I went to TM Point this morning.
The guy said the free 6 months is only applicable if you chose the RM129 per month (100mbps). Meaning Month 1 - 6 is free. Month 7 onwards, you pay RM129 per month. Average, it will be RM96.75 per month.
Alternatively, you may pay RM89 per month from Month 1 onwards. You do not get any free 6 months if you choose this option. I went for this option.
I double checked with an agent and he said the same thing, except he offers 6 + additional 2 months free. You start paying the RM129 per month on month 9 onwards for the remaining 16 months. Average it out it is RM86 per month.

haha yeah, i went to maxis centre and got countered.

I do not need the 100mbps from TM.

I feel my current maxis 30mbps package is just nice for my requirement. maxis 30mbps package has 30mbps upload, where else TM's 30mbps (rahmah package) offers 10mbps upload. as I upload documents from home to office, maxis is better in this aspect. their voice add on for rm10 is also good, free unlimited calls to any network better than TM's offering if you use the DECT phone.

yup

first 6 months on 100mbps for rm89
last 18 months on 30mbps for rm59