Recently just upgraded my unifi from 5 mbps to 30mbps.

However I am still using the old dlink dir615 router and it has been almost 4 years.

Besides I am constantly getting 20mbps speed when connecting to wifi and very low signal for a floor above.

I am thinking to get asus RT-N66U. Is it a good buy?

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TS has been using ASUS AC66U for many months. Got it from GEMFive during a 150 or 200 discount . Total damage for ASUS AC66u around RM600.

So far the router has been working in a superb condition. Getting constant 30mpbs on wifi.

This post has been edited by GearX_SaM: Aug 17 2016, 01:54 PM

many good router from china like xiaomi, letv, youku etc, good and cheap

Most of them doesn't support vlan tagging out of the box which is required by maxis fiber and unifi

below 500
rt ac 55uhp
rt n56u
rt n18u

Tplink 1043 and flash to Open WRT

what abput RT N66u? IS this router better than the 3 above mentioneed?

rt n66u price more than 500 as per your budget
if you got more budget better go rt ac66u..

i prefer rt ac55uhp 400 ++

can try n18u am currently using in for my streamyx

I got a deal that N66u around RM450.

Ac55u out of stock. While ac66u and ac68 is abit out of budget.

Currenctly using D-LINK DIR-850L for my 30mbps

N66U tends to overheats and auto reboot without warning. Mine does. Annoying as hell.

Oh really? Hmmm

lo, don't know what's vlan tagging. never know router also have such incompatibility issue. thanks for enlightening me.

GearX_SaM
Can you read chinese ?

Bought mine used ac66 for rm350.

i'm also looking for one.when using 30mbpps always disconnect on dota2

really? my 4yr old N66U on 24\7 since first bought only switched off when cuti balik kampung. No problem at all well worth the RM spent

This post has been edited by ad2000: Nov 14 2015, 09:45 PM

Asus RT-AC55UHP is a great choice on that price range.

Check out my list
http://www.blacktubi.com/unifi/unifi-repla...nt-router-list/

Did you try to flash Shibby's TomatoUSB?

i'm using 30mbps unifi now. but at my room, i only able to get up until 20mbps (asus rt-n12). if i buy better router, will it solve? even when i'm only using 150mbps usb wifi?

plan to buy asus RT-AC55UHP.

Thoughts on the Archer C7?

value for money at AC1750 range

Piece of crap

Recommend n66u dark knight been using 2 year plus no prob good signal

ASUS have router price below 200 ? supported unifi30mbps..?

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2651405

So both then. Ok.

Mind to share your points against the SNB reviews?

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/ranke...g/AC1750/rev7/6

My personal opinion, if I didn't purchase the ASUS RT-AC1200HP, I'll definitely go after the below one:
http://www.lazada.com.my/tp-link-ac1750-wi...c7-1046813.html

malaysia model archer C7 v2 much lower result

Slower internet on wifi isnt router faulty it just the wifi wireless N 2.4ghz bottlenecks for internet over 20Mbps when wifi signal not full or got inteference

To go faster ,u better upgrade to 5Ghz or Wireless AC

And better signal

This post has been edited by squall0833: Nov 26 2015, 07:07 PM

i guys,

Stock router D Link 615 can use for 30 mbps or not?

Just upgraded yesterday, connection through port reach 30 mbps. Connection over wifi same speed as 10 mbps only.

Anything I can do to fix this?

just connect this to existing router
for rm 250+ you got dual band ac1200
very good wifi signal(my setup 2.4ghz(disable) only used 5ghz (better than my asus router)



http://www.lelong.com.my/d-link-access-poi...7-01-Sale-I.htm

Mikrotik routers quite good. Been using it for many years now. Currently using RB2011UAS

Every since i change to ASUS AC66U i am constantly getting 30mbps via wifi love it

I am still using the stock router DLink-615 now even after I upgraded to 30Mbps from 5Mbps.

Using Wifi, I still can get 30++Mbps using speedtest.net and 5++ Mbps upload from 3-5 meters from the router. If I go upstairs, I can get only 15-20Mbps.

Thinking of extending the range and Wifi speed in the house. Thinking of getting Archer C7. Who is using Archer C7 now and your review please....

-RJ-

This post has been edited by rjflyguy: Dec 1 2015, 05:43 PM

Dear all, one very important question need your all help me to clarify

Let say now i changed my Unifi wifi router to other brand, will i still be able to watch the HyppTV after the wifi router changed ?

becoz currently I noticed that the network cable using for the HyppTV is connecting to the TM unifi router on the red color Ethernet port, my laptop is connected to the blue color Ethernet port, not sure about what is the different or requirement on it, scare that if I have changed the router, the HyppTv will not be able to work on other brand of router.

Thanks in advance.

For routers, avoid TPLink if you still want to use your hypptv. I made the mistake of using one, and now cannot watching anything except TV1, TV2 and TV9 on hypptv.

There is a compatibility issue for the TPLink to decode the signal.

Asus is the best brand, says the TM installer who came to try to solve my TPLink prob.

Now most routers that can support Hypptv will say UNIFI READY on the the packaging. When first time want to set up, just call Unifi customer servis and they will be guide you from A to Z.

park 1st,
lots of info here

not to worry about cable color, all same function ..... buy router with good technical support

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2651405

if you got budget rm400 ++ for archer 7 for extending wifi .. why dont you upgrade existing router to asus rt ac 55uhp

price below rm 500... rt n 56 u/ rt n18u below rm400

if you still want access point/repeater https://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lite/ rm 450+-


my 2 sen

guys, if i bought a ac68u or ac87u, will it (wifi) cover my double story house? 5ghz is important for me. did i still need a repeater or powerline? currently im using an old dir825 Xtreme router.

5GHz had smaller coverage especially when penetrating wall in between floors. You will need a repeater.

This post has been edited by zher4883: Dec 2 2015, 07:59 PM

I used to have very low signal on my ground floor ( modem and router and 1st floor)
30mbps could only get around 18mbps @ ground floor.

After I change to asus ac66u. I am getting solid 30mbps at ground floor.

how about the 5ghz ?

maybe my old router will be the repeater

That's better for you. For mine upstairs can only get around 10 Mbps.

Just got Archer C7 yesterday. Wireless speed much better now. 5 GHz lower signal upstairs. Got a Range Extender before but don't think it works for 5 GHz. So far only my iPad and Note 4 can use 5 GHz.

My speedtest after Archer C7. Before this can only get max around 7-10 mbps.

Guys is tplink wr1043nd good for unifi 30mbps? Might get it to replace the crappy trg212m. Pros: got ddwrt support, cheap; Cons: not dual band

i go sg see my friend got free router support up to 200mbps ul/dl... why tm give us crap router

Im using TPLink 1043nd since few years back. From 5Mbps to 30Mbps. No problem at all. Check the speedtest result on my signature below.

using stock router can get full speed with wifi

I have been using asus rt56u from day one for unifi 30mbps (upload :5mbps)
Approximately 8 months now..

From scale 1(easiest)- 10(hardest)

Setup : 1
Hyptv setup : 2
Router gui : 2
Price : 5 (rm375 at lowyat)
Uptime : 100% (never off my router even since)

Edit: im living in a small apartment 836sq. Which is quite small and from my point of view, utilising 100% the capabilty of this router in terms of coverage, speed and interference..

This post has been edited by Supergoola: Jan 6 2016, 11:01 AM

http://www.lelong.com.my/asus-rt-n56u-dual...6-06-Sale-P.htm

http://www.lazada.com.my/asus-rt-n56u-wire...ter-734655.html

been using a year plus... so far no complaint
i just add 5ghz repeater to cover another floor
for 2.4ghz it can cover for 2 floor

Hi all expert, I am new for router , I am thinking to upgrade my 1043 to rt ac68u, but dunno the ac68u is good or not ?? Why I want to upgrade is I put my 1043-v1 on 3rd floor , when I at ground floor the WiFi coverage and speed is low and always disconnect. Or any recommend router
Thanks

if u don't mind TPLink and no need much features like VPN Server

WR1043ND/WDR3600/WDR4300

if u think TPLink is crap and want ASUS

i like ASUS RTAC56U...but this one already discontinue.RTN18U/RTAC1200HP/RTN14UHP are not bad either

anyway i don't spend too much on router but invest more in dedicated access point like Apple Extreme....more than 1 year i don't even restart that AP.

What is apple extreme? Sorry I am newbie

hahaha should be Apple Airport Extreme.

Apple own version of wireless router.

Must put in a word here for Mikrotik. Too many Asus fanpeople already. :-)

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jan 22 2016, 05:33 PM

If thats me with the budget for a router , Archer C7 u cant go wrong

Hi all Sifu, Is the D-Link DIR-850L recommended? Can it use for HyppTV? Any Comment? Planning to get a Wifi Router to replace the shitty stock Innotec router. Thanks.

+1 for mikrotik.

However if you're really not tech savvy enough and require a very user friendly interface then better avoid Mikrotik. No doubt Mikrotik products are very good for its price but it definitely requires some reading on configuring it for first time users.

Just got unifi at my home
Anyone can recommend me a router?
I prefer asus with dual band. My house is 3 storey so need a router that have large coverage.
Budget 300-500

Very true if you want to get into the depths of the router. For basic setup, Mikrotik now has Quickset which simplifies things a lot. Everything is set here except for VLAN which will still need to be done manually.

TS, check my Mikrotik UniFi Guide and see how easy it is now.

Get one with low gain antennas (say, not more than 4dBi) and high output power and put in the middle floor. 2.4Ghz will be best for this. If your house is big, you'll still get blindspots here and there. Also keep in mind that your router's signal may reach your device but the device might not be able to reach back to the router. Also need to check for congestion, if congested then use multiple lower power APs in strategic locations.

My router is on the 1st floor back room and covers the entire house including ground floor quite well. If I had a 2nd floor, it'll probably cover that as well. But mine is not too big, typical 20x70 DS terrace. See the speedtests around the house in my sig.

ps: Asus should have quite good power output. They got sued by Linksys for it a few years back. Not sure if current models are like that.

Mikrotik is good but mostly is overkill for most users.i prefer edge router by ubiquity.

That's true. The thing with Mikrotik is that their software is the same from their cheapest USD22 wifi router to their highest end CCR routers. Hopefully one day they'll come out with a dumbed down version for consumers.

I love Ubiquiti's UAP-ACs but the ERL is priced quite high here. I was looking at it at one time. There's also ERX which is cheaper but honestly I'm out of touch with their routers.

Will take note thank you

But with that router u still need to purchase another access point

guy, this is not about fanboys or haters. I have no choice to choose Asus, do you know why?

it is because of this feature,


you don't understand what is this?
perhaps you should install CCTV and alarm at your home in the future. You should know why we need Asus router.

perhaps there still many people just blindly purchase a router by following the brand. Then just blindly become as a fanboy of Asus. However, Asus has a great "FREE" feature that others router don't have. Asus has their own DDNS, its totally free. If you use Dyndns.org, you need to pay the monthly DDNS subscriptions. However, for Asus, their DDNS is free and fast.

That's why I need to buy an Asus router (or modem for streamyx user) to do my own CCTV and alarm settings on my own smartphone.

I'm using Paradox and this is the sample. I need to set the DDNS to the app in order to connect my home alarm by 3G/4G or by outdoor wifi.


same as also with my home CCTV.

This post has been edited by junclj: Mar 31 2016, 10:55 AM

IMHO, Mikrotik is more of an enthusiast router.

Asus is more of a mainstream router, you buy, plug in, set in username and the rest is quite frankly automated. Up and running in 10 minutes.

All these name calling is really unwarranted for. Your money, how you spent it is your choice. Nothing to do with anyone.

mikrotik hAP ac lite
Dual-Concurrent 2.4/5GHz AP, 802.11ac, Five Ethernet ports, POE-out on port 5, USB for 3G/4G support

I am waiting for this to arrive in Malaysia.

good router. I'm using the asus n14uhp. Good price and performance

Right on, dude, in my book there're no haters just fanboys. I like Asus routers, I have 2 (rt-n12 & rt-n16) in my house and love Mikrotik, Apple, TP-Link & D-Link too, for their own respective reasons.

As for dynamic dns, if you're informed then you'll have more choices. Almost all routers have a free ddns option. DLink is the best because they have give you a free dyndns account. Asus & Mikrotik provide their own. TP-Link can use afraid.

I don't use CCTV so perhaps I'm missing something. I use ddns for Plex. Watching parts of 'Patriot Games' from the coffee shop is kinda like watching your own CCTV except my house is not that big.

no, others modem does not offers free ddns. Dyndns have to pay monthly subscription. However, asus modem just type in your decided username then use directly without doing any registration process from website.

should i upgrade to 30mpbs? mine now is 5

I think you should first ask TM before you upgrade. The most problem usually that we are facing is penalty. You should ask TM to double confirm your contract status.

I was too upgraded from 8mbps streamyx to unifi 30mbps at two days ago. Actually that time I am quite worry about the penalty. My streamyx account was 6 years ago. Last time got upgrade from 1mbps to 2mbps, until last year December I request for upgrade to 8mbps again. So I am worried about whether the penalty impose if two years contract is really existed.

After visit TMpoint to double confirm my streamyx termination, the TM officer was checked my streamyx account was confirmed automatic terminated after my unifi installation. No penalty impose but just need to pay aditional RM1.xx monthly to keep my old phone number due to some reason about my home alarm was bound with my old phone number.

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.