Conclusion:[U]

1) If you don't care or never going to use the IPTV provided, TP-Link would be good enough. Relatively cheaper yet decent with good signal strength.
2) If you are watching the IPTV, please avoid TP-Link and get an Asus.

Full story here. [U]
I live in a double storey terrace house. The router provided by Unifi not strong enough to cover the first floor. So I decided to get a new router on my own.

First, I bought TP-Link WR841HP. The signal strength is good. Good enough to cover every corner of my house (both ground and first floor) with stable wifi connection. But the problem is, even though it's Unifi compatible, it doesn't seem to support IPTV. Some channels can only be viewed for like 5 mins then the screen goes completely off without connection. Other channels only show black screen. In short, non of the channels are actually working.

So I called up for Unifi support (I spent 5 days just to lodged a report. On the fifth day it took me 3.5 hours non stop calling and waiting on the line just to speak to a manager. A very frustrating experience). Then after bloody 2 weeks time of waiting, I managed to talk to an Unifi field technician.
His explanation is short and simple. Get an Asus router.

So I bought Asus RT-N12HP. After using for two days, so far so good.
Wifi connection strong and stable. IPTV works perfectly fine.

TPLink 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit (TLWR1043ND) - i upgraded for my iptv (OpenELEC/KODI) from TM router . I bought it 2 months ago....and it's running awesome. I'm staying in double storey terrace as well, my unifi setup on the first floor. even downstairs toilet also got full signal....

I also using TPLINK 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter TLWN725N for my Raspberry Pi2. Everything works so smooth...can watch 1080p movies also no problem one...

One thing to suggest: I change the DNS settings, point to Google DNS in the router instead using TM DNS settings.



raj

Aiks... I have no idea whats OpenELEC/KODI LOL
But ya, i have changed to google dns. =)

TP-Link routers has always been shitty. Their official firmware is worse.
The only reason why TP-Link is still alive is because their prices is cheap & 3rd party firmwares help saved their company.
Without OpenWRT/DD-WRT, TP-Link would've been dead already.

Not hate speech nor a die hard fan of ASUS.
I'm here speaking on years of experience in using both TP-Link & ASUS.

TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1 - Only acceptable when using OpenWRT. On official firmware, the WiFi function keep disappearing. Not WiFi channel issue, but the firmware itself.
TP-Link TL-WDR4300 - Worse router ever. Even OpenWRT couldn't save it.

ASUS RT-N16 - 5 years old & still running strong. Not to forget that ASUS still produce firmware updates for this model until today eventhough production for this model has been stopped for 2 years.
ASUS RT-AC68U - Best router I've ever had.

The point is, TP-Link doesn't give a shit about their customers.
Sure, we've heard how bad ASUS is when it comes to warranty but TP-Link non-existant tech support is the worse of all.
ASUS on the other hand have their own tech support guy in our forum that will answer all your question.

You get what you pay for.

Not sure about TP Link router, since i only own powerline from the same brand. No problem and working flawlessly. For router, yes I have changed my stock unifi router to Asus AC66U bought second hand and I am happy with the performance. Plenty of features and best bang for buck spent! Hope it can lasts long

I have a much different experience.
I've used the WDR3600, WDR4300 models and didn't find any problems even on stock firmware from 2013. I didn't face any hassles setting them up. No iptv issues at all or any problems with wifi. Both models are very similar and are supported well on openwrt, at least from AA onwards. I only ran BB and had no problems. The advantage over the rt-n12 is that both tplink models have a better cpu and more memory - 128Mb. Asus stock firmware has better support for multiple guest wifi networks out of the box.

The Asus rt-n16, ac68u are 2-4x more expensive so cannot be compared directly with the tplink models you mentioned.

If I had to get a router tommorow, the tplink Archer c7 looks good. As of 2014, the tplink firmware (as well as openwrt) supports unifi/maxis fibre.

I beg to differ.
You can't compare these routers based only on their prices.
You have to compare them based on what they are offering.

TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1 is a wireless 300MB with Gigabit LAN, thus it is on the same level with the ASUS RT-N16.

If you're going to compare TP-Link & ASUS routers based only on their prices, then tell me, where do you put ASUS RT-AC68U & TP-Link Archer C9?
Are they not using the same processor, giving same wireless speed?

The only differences between ASUS RT-AC68U & TP-Link Archer C9 is their RAM & flash memory size.

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Jun 20 2015, 08:20 AM

TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v3 model and it's working fine for me....

1043nd hang up again & again.... time to throw away

go for ASUS if you have extra money to spare, TPLink only if your budget is limited

overall TPLink serve well just ASUS can give you more if you afford

For me Asus RT-N13U (Worst Router Ever) > TL-WR1043ND v1 (Worth the money but tendency to have Ping Spike) > TP-Link TL-WDR4300 (Worst Coverage. Keeping as Spare) > Asus RT-AC68U (Worth my every penny. No ping Spike and very good coverage.)

Change to Google DNS got what benefit?

Google please.
http://www.howtogeek.com/167239/7-reasons-...ty-dns-service/

google dns is fucked up. been trying to access taobao and is non valid

changed to opendns....pop...done

Working fine over here.
Must be something from your side.

I have an older version of 1043nd, been like 3 years. It works fine even with 20mbps unifi running through it now. Stock firmware still.

I have an asus n12, crap as hell.. advertise as having repeater function, it never worked for me. Had to change to 3rd party firmware for it to work for my intended purpose..

I also have a tplink 8961nd, the older model. Used it when still using 4mpbs streamyx, modded a fan on to of it and it can maintain the lousy snr of the 4mpbs and 24/7 bt.

By far the best router i have is a linksys wrt54gl, it is still running after almost 10 years. No such thing as hang or wifi drop on this lil beast.

This post has been edited by ihavenoidea: Jun 28 2015, 11:50 PM

The hardware specs of the N16 is better and it supports more features that the 1043 doesn't have like smb file sharing, torrent client. The AC68 is clearly high end for a homeusers and should not be compared to either of the tp-link routers you mentioned earlier.

I did not bring up the Archer c9 at all in my post. When I talked about the c7 it was not in reference to your earlier post.

WDR-4300 working flawlessly since day 1.

It is my main router beside ASUS/Apple/Drytek/Mikrotik

So far for wireless access point... Apple Airport Extreme is still the king of reliability. LOL.

For routing purpose,TPLink or ASUS will do.

So far,good TPLink router i have used WDR3600/4300/1043 (latest version)
ASUS will be RTN66u/ RTN18u

haven't tried their AC yet.

This post has been edited by Xefron: Jun 30 2015, 10:31 AM

The WR1043nd, WDR3600/4300 are popular models which should work with very minor or no issues with Unifi/Maxis at this point. Only user error is stopping people from getting those models up and running.

The WDR3600/4300 models have poor 5Ghz wifi range (and to a lesser extent 2.4G) because the antennas are all shared by both bands I believe. Its still sufficient for normal use. The antennas use sma connectors and are replaceable, so they are handy for mods and diy antennas to improve the sensitivity/range.

I have tplink with openwrt firmware installed, it has been more than a year now and has been very stable.

which model?

am currently using TL-WR1043ND v1.8. thinking of flashing openwrt on it. hypptv work perfectly right?

I've Archer C7, before you flash yours, do check with the openwrt wiki page and see if it is supported. I don't use hypptv since I'm on Maxis BB right now but I believe hypptv is connected directly to BTU?

Okay, thanks for the tip. It is supported as per @klseet website.

Definitely going to try it. Hypptv is connected to the router rather than BTU.

Ah, forgotten about it already, went to Maxis after my Unifi sub expired two years ago

are you purchased from OOKAS? Because I just bought a TP-Link WR841HP and having the same issue like you. The wireless connection is not stable at all and the hypp tv is having black screen. Most probably need to change to ASUS like you. Can I know the coverage of wireless for RT-N12HP? does it stable enough?

Hi guys. I have a noob question.

Does RT-N12HP have any specific version that support unifi? Or all RT-N12HP is unifi ready?

I want to buy RT-N12HP from lazada but none of them has 'Unifi ready' written in the description such as this asus rt-n12hP.

Can I simply buy any RT-n12HP or do i have to look for any specific version that can support unifi?

All ASUS router support Unifi, Maxis and TIME, unlikely others brand.

Thx.

After doing some research in the Internet, I have purchased the Archer C7. The performance is far better than the stock Unifi router and the price is cheap compared to the features, performance and range of the router. My final decision to go with Archer C7 was made after I read this review from wire cutter.... Here is the link http://www.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/

I think the problem is that the TL-WR841HP sold on Lazada (and maybe others) are the older hardware revision... V1 or V1.2; It seems that the new V2 is what you should get at this time...

3ping TL-WR841HP could be one of older hardware revision

archer is compatible with unifi? how your feeling after using it? very good? stable? wifi no constant breakage?

Aaron... Archer C7 very 2.0 is compatible with Unifi. Setting up is very easy but you have to know the userid and password of your Unifi account. This you can call up TM to get it.

FYI, I have sold the Archer C7 in a couple of weeks using it and I bought myself Asus RT-AC55UHP. Why? Because I need some features from the router that Archer C7 don't have or I simply don't know how to configure. Those features like parental controls, etc are more easier to setup through the friendly GUI that Asus router has.

As for coverage or signal quality, the Asus router I bought has the longest antenna I ever find on a router and that gives a very good coverage throughout the entire house, 2 storey with thick walls. The WiFi signal from the RT-AC55UHP can reach up to almost 100m where the is an open space in front of my house.

Setting up the router was very easy, the whole family is happy with the performance, and I can easily manage the router to filter or block or give access to any devices connected to it.

I am a happy camper....

-RJ-

Sorry, hijack the thread a little bit

Is the Asus RT-N12 D1 a good upgrade over the stock unifi router?

Currently having disconnection when i download at max speed at night
Connection seem fine is light usage thru out the day.
30mb unifi user
Budget limited

I just bought the Tp-link TL-WR1043ND to replace my stock unifi router.
1)Very stable compared to the Stock unifi especially when playing on line games
2)Longer range, can reach back room with still full bars.
3)Can connect a USB Hardisk and make it into a Network to share.
No more cabut pasang cabut pasang the USB HDD. Now it can be networked shared.
4)Faster Ethernet connection especially for media player.
5)Hyyptv works like it used too.

Dislikes
1)Set was new but already have someones unifi name and password inside not erased (!!!)
Is it factory standard or someone else have used the set?
2)After connecting first to the Laptop nothing happen, actually Windows will ask to whether to connect or not, if slow to ask means you will be wondering why no connection.
3)Set comes with CAT5 cables?..I was expecting at least CAT5e grade (latest stuff are the CAT6)
4) Android and iphong network sharing of the USB handisk is not as easy and download apps to start transfering files and viewing them.5) Inorder to take advantage of the gigabit, your minimum requirement cable is CAT5e and other components need to gigabit capable too. (no fault of TP-Link...its the system) So throw away those CAT5 cables and use CAT5e and CAT6.

If you want just basic Router with gigabit network (for streaming HD) and includes USB slot for networking, i think this is the cheapest (if not compared to the elcheapo Dlink brand)


Overall Satisfied.

This post has been edited by azbro: Jan 31 2016, 11:53 PM

I'm using this Asus RT-N12 D1 router, as an upgrade over the stock unifi router. I'm also a 30MB Unifi subscriber.

Am very happy with the router. No problems as of now. Really satisfied with it.

Thank you

Do we have choices other than TP-Link and Asus ?

Btw, Google is using TP-Link and Asus as their OEM partner for their OnHub.

Does it mean they are reliable

Just my 2 cents in this matter, (from someone who has used both TP-Link and Asus):
1) 1st TP-Link model: WR841ND
It was good and fast for the first 9 months, but after that the wireless signal keeps getting weaker, and always disconnect. I guessed that the 2.4 channels were getting crowded in my neighbourhood, so I changed to...
2) 2nd TP-Link: WR1043ND
Again, it was good in the beginning but later on, keeps getting hard to maintain the connection via wireless. Need to reset on a daily basis to maintain any sort of wireless connections.
3) 3rd Asus: RT-AC68U
Got this model at a very sweet price, while travelling overseas. So far, it has none of the issues that TP-Link have. And it runs cool and higher wireless speed too, plus Unifi settings comes by default even though I bought this model from overseas. Quite satisfied with the performance and stability.

Does hypptv work using asus router?

Yes.... HyppTV works....

Yes, it does. Using wired LAN Cable, connected to LAN Port 4 only.

Thanks guys. Proceeding to buy asus RT-N12HP

using tp link wdr4300 model v1 filrmware,so far so good,because of rubbish home unifi 5mbps,upgrade it to 30mbps only become stabil

yesterday wrong download non malaysia tp link firmware and install make me headache one hours plus to find out,because tp link dison that model already for unifi maxis fibre use.
hahahhaa

Is anyone using the ASUS RT-N14UHP? How is it? The TP Link that I have keeps dropping wifi signals and I have to keep resetting it. Does ASUS RT-N14UHP support Hypptv, or is ASUS RT-N12 sufficient?

hi guys, I would like to change my unifi router as well
as the wifi signal is too weak when I am at upstair...
keep on dc and rc status ... but I not sure which model is suitable?

I'm looking at this one too.

I ended up purchasing RT-N18U at RM439. WIll try it out tonight.

I'm currently using the ASUS RT-N14UHP. Good router and coverage. Works with unifi and hypp tv

Does it disconnect your wireless occasionally? Mine current router always does that, no matter what channel I use.

nope. performance is great. wide coverage. never experienced disconnected since I used it. Have you try to reset your router to factory setting ? and try to setup all over again like new

the hypptv is plug and play config? how good coverage, double storey can cover almost all dead spots with at least half bar ?

Which TP-Link u are using?

Recently my computer wifi frequent disconnect.

This post has been edited by owenwong84: Apr 17 2016, 03:19 AM

Good evening.
What i have to setup in my router or Set-Top-Box (STB) to watch HyppTV?

If switch to Archer C9v1 TPLink, i will see the 'satellite dish with x' icon.
If use TM provided modem/router RG-MARITIME-TRG212M,
no problem.

The STB model is EC6108V8, white box, Android 4.4.2.

IPTV settings:
IGMP Proxy: Enable
IGMP Version: V2
IPTV: Enable IPTV
Mode: Malaysia-Unifi

Internet VLAN ID: 500 Internet VLAN Priority: 0
IPTV VLAN ID: 600 IPTV VLAN Priority: 0
802.1Q Tag Enabled

LAN1: IPTV
LAN2: Internet
LAN3 Internet
LAN4: Internet

Thank you for your time.

I had TP Link before.


Recently changed to Asus RTN 18.



No complaints so far.

The hypptv is plug and play. Just remember you need to put the lan into LAN 4, if not, you unable to use the hypp tv. THe coverage is quite good as the antenna for the router is massively long

Same here but I am using WR841N. All settings are correct. How did you fix it?

unfortunately i didn't fix it and no one gave me a guide yet.

Maybe the router is faulty? I am now thinking of returning it to TP Link if I dont get any solutions by today.
BTW VOD works fine. I can play the videos. The problem is just with Live TV. Probably some screwed up settings inside

This post has been edited by spikey2506: Apr 29 2016, 12:44 PM

Let me know if replacing the router fixes it.

Hello guys. Just got my unifi upgrade to 30mbps. now i want to cahnge my stock router
to get better performance. Any recommend router? is this Asus RT-N18U good enough?

Bro i used the old DLINK router, stable and nice. This is the thing u need to do, get a laptop cooler usb type, Plug in the usb laptop cooler and put the on the cooler.

No overheat issues on 5 year operation, the only issues clean the fan and the modem every 6 months. because of dust

get the new Asus AC router. can never go wrong with it. all new devices supposedly support AC by now

hello guys.

currently looking for a new router for my UniFi.

ASUS RT-N12 D1 good? or any other budget router recommendation? preferably below 300

With the latest firmware update (9.0.0.4.380_2928) for my RT-N12D1, I am now able to access my router remotely using the ASUS Router Android App on my LG smartphone.

The latest firmware also comes with a new feature called bandwidth limiter, where we can limit the maximum bandwidth for selected clients on the network. A great feature to have.

where do you get the firmwire? i cant find in asus web...

From the ASUS website.

To get the TP-Link C2600 to work, you have to enable "IPTV - unifi".
Hope this info is useful to someone. Took me much time to resolve this issue, sorry if posted before.

RT-N18U is the best among all the N-series Asus routers but it doesn't has 5GHz 802.11ac.

Wireless AC is not common use even for me, I'm using RT-AC55UHP but the AC signal range is narrow compare to N signal.

Wireless AC has faster speed but narrow range, wireless N has slower speed but wider range.

RT-N18U should performs better and more stable than my RT-AC55UHP because this router has 256MB RAM. It has faster 2.4GHz wifi speed up to 600mbps.

Consider Mikrotik routers, very powerful, easy to setup, lotsa features but hard to configure more advanced ones.

Hi,

After upgrading your RT-N12D1 to latest firmware (9.0.0.4.380_2928), does it still have the UniFi profile and IPTV compatibility ? Thanks.

Yes. There is no change in UniFi VLAN profile and IPTV compatibility.

Hi,
Thanks for confirming that the new Firmware will not break the UniFi.
Cause the newer Firmware may not have TM UniFi compatibility.
Cheers !!!

Hi guys,

1. Is Asus RT-N12HP good enough for a 3 sty house? Will be shifting house soon, currently using stock modem from TM, not strong enough even for my condo.

2. For 3 sty house, if my tv set is on the ground floor, can i arrange for the router to be placed at the 1st floor? How would they set up that?

Thanks!

My unifi keep disconnecting recently and unable to auto reconnect.

Im using router Asus RT-N12HP.

Can i have the router setup? Please help

if you using direct cable to router.. is it ok?

Hi, will this be PLUG & PLAY only?

Or required a lot of setting too?

Bought TP-link n screwed up.

T.T

Just install unifi 30mbps this evening... Got d-link dir850L....no problem at all...speed up tu 29mbps and already add on kodi on hypptv stb

This post has been edited by kayroll: Sep 21 2016, 10:50 PM

There's some setting up required.

TP Link AC 1200 vs d-link dir850L. Which is better? Both are standard Unifi routers.

I got this 2 routers from TM. Archer C5 have better wifi coverage. Dir850L have extra features like free dlinkddns, can assign vlan on wifi and guess wifi(can connect new Hypptv STB through wifi and watch hypptv).

Stability wise Archer C5 i tested almost a month now, no hang, no disconnection, i connected with 6 to 12 devices. Dir850L i only tested for few days, as the wifi cant cover my 2 story house and i have faced wifi speed degradation after few days using and have to reset the router to restore the speed.

This post has been edited by calvinlaw510: Sep 28 2016, 06:54 PM

TP Link n Dir850l wifi is not great but usable. I have replaced to this TP Link 1200 n happy with the performance on PC n Hypptv top box especially the dual band capabilities. Wifi range is only satisfactory. Overall I give it 3 out of 5 stars since it's free from TM.

Hi,

Have you tried any of the new WRT routers?

Regards

bro..

may i know how to install kodi on hypptv?


thanks..

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3594298

Follow this thread

https://youtu.be/0TZIDNDQ5LA

This post has been edited by kayroll: Oct 9 2016, 09:25 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCTgq5YnuT0
Someone made a comparison btw all AC rothers...

I saw few modem routers from asus https://www.asus.com/Networking/xDSL-Modem-Routers-Products/


My question are

1. If there is a thing why people choose to buy separate router?
2. Is it recommended to have these two devices separately?
3. Does it work with unifi and hypptv box?

I have to on/off my router quite frequently now due to no internet connection even though hypptv box is still streaming uninterrupted. Not sure what's the problem.

blacktubi why?

xDSL Modem Routers doesn't work for UniFi
Yes
xDSL modem routers, no
For UniFi & HyppTV, you need to look for model that starts with "RT"

Thanks for the info, going to lazada shopping

Have some questions regarding choosing a unifi router. Staying in a 2 storey house, ONU & router will be upstairs while TV is downstairs. Intend to get a tvbox for streaming purposes.

Question is if possible I don't want to have a wired connection from the router to the tvbox. So between a home plug & a wireless AP/extender which is better?

Guys need some help... currently I am looking for something to replace my very old Dlink router. It need to be reboot almost every day. Please suggest me a decent router cheap around RM250 or lower but reliable and if possible come with traffic control build firmware. Thank you.

Asus RT-N12HP

Thanks for your suggestion any other suggestions/options.

if got budget, can go for Asus AC55UHP, 2nd choice TpLink Archer C5