This.

Even configuring an Asus router is difficult for some people. Mikrotik produce great hardware but it is for the power users.

If you don't mind paying the little bit extra definitely yes, 5 to 30 is a huge difference. If you're in a contract, there's no penalty for upgrading but your contract is renewed. TM always happy to take more of your money. However due to contradictory experiences and as junclj suggested, it's always a good idea to check with TM when it comes to money.

I believe you're right! It's been awhile since I used my modem but IIRC my Aztech DSL-600 modem does not offers free ddns.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Apr 1 2016, 12:34 AM

Hi Sifu, is all Asus router has free ddns service?
I'm leaving in 900+ sq apartment with 3 bedroom. each bedroom has pc and laptop connected wireless to TM stock router and also 5+ mobile phone connected when everyone at home. And we also game (WoW,Dota2,CS,mmorg).

Lately speed seems to slow down (i'm on 30mb package). Not to mention constant disconnection. ie, the router seems like hang and need to restart. Modem is ok.

I'm thinking to replace the stock router to help with the wireless speed.

I'm interested with Asus free ddns feature. Does it have capability to assign certain speed limit to the ssid? Can it create multiple ssid? ie. each room will have its own ssid to connect to.

Any good suggestion with reasonable pricing?

This post has been edited by alcali: Apr 7 2016, 12:59 PM

RT-AC68U
And yes, they do provide free DDNS

Mikrotik routers can set multiple SSIDs and assign a speed limit to each of them. and have free DDNS also. Starts from around RM180 to RM12000. The features are the same from the lowest to the highest priced routers but you're limited to what you can do by the available RAM and CPU of the router. You can also build your own like building a PC by buying a case, motherboard, ram, wifi cards, power supply, etc... Basic setup is easy but gets complicated for more advanced configurations.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Apr 8 2016, 01:50 AM

Hi guys planning on upgrading to unifis new 30mbps plan. Currently im on 5mbps plan and my router and modem is at the middle floor of my three storey house. I get bad connection at my 50% of the time since the coverage sometimes cant reach my room which is at the top floor. What modem should i get so that the whole house gets a stable connection?

How much are you willing to spend?

maybe around 500

maybe around 500

Whats all this fuss about. i never change router also 35mbps all the time.

Using Huawei modem with Maritime trg212m.

but Ping like shit in dota/cs cause ya know TM nut sux

btw why you people cant setup Asus router? i thought this is Lowyat.net not PavillionFashionDesign.net

thanks alot sHawTY

thanks alot soonwai

for multi floor, i suggest u get AC55UHP or if dont need 5ghz, then N12UHP or N14UHP should be good for u. multi floor needs a high dbi antenna. im staying in 3 story house. and currently using AC55UHP

If your DIR-615 is still working you can use any router you want by using this guide

https://web.archive.org/web/20121028145502/...tom_routers.php

Old but gold
Currently using Mi router mini with openwrt

No probs, do let us know which router you decide on eventually.

What's the antenna gain of the AC55UHP? It's better to use low gain if you want to reach more vertically. High gain antennas will concentrate the Wifi signal horizontally.

Want hear something mindblowing ?
If you turn your antenna horizontally , it will concentrate WiFi signal vertically

(I actually not sure if that's how it works , just joking around )

You're right, actually. Think of low gain vs high gain as a doughnut vs a douhgnut you just stepped on.

tired low gain. doesnt work for me. high gain for better coverage.

i found that my TM stock router can create 5 ssid. and then there's QoS option. So i created 3 ssid, then i go into the QoS option and i saw the 3 ssid that i created earlier. then i enable the QoS on each ssid. i set Committed Rate：10240, Peak Rate：10240. does this means the router has the capability to do what i wanted originally which is to control bandwidth (download/upload) on ssid?

If it works for you in practice, that's what's most important.