I use TM's Unifi 30Mbps and I use a router/modem supplied by TM (As shown below), at my apartment




but because my laptop is far from the router TM, my internet is slow and sometimes none at all.
Please refer image below to get a clear picture.




The highest internet speed that I can get from my room is 5 mbps but even then rarely and sometimes if everyone in my family use their laptop (5 people inclu me) I can only get 1 mbps and sometimes can't get at all.

So, I want to ask what is the good/best router for speed up my internet speed in my room (budget RM500-RM800?)
and is there any other option to make to speed my internet connection ( other than changing router)?

Thank You

This post has been edited by 4: Nov 20 2015, 10:51 AM

Trash the unifi stock router ... Get a better router .. !!

I am 30mbps unifi user ... Using huawei router ..

Good signal over all corner on my house .. Town house 1000 sq fits .. 2 storey

I am using huawei WS 880

use repeater, it can boost and extend the wireless signal.

https://www.repeaterstore.com/pages/wifi-bo...der-differences

Thanks for the all reply & suggestion, Already check huawei WS 880, i will put on my buying radar

How about Asus RT-AC1200HP & Asus RT-AC56U? Does transmission reach or coverage my laptop in my room (base on the image I gave you above)?
https://www.asus.com/my/Networking/RTAC1200HP/
https://www.asus.com/my/Networking/RTAC56U/

and what is a good repeater brand that I should use?

Thank you

This post has been edited by 4: Nov 20 2015, 12:55 PM

I am using this brand repeater...so far works well for far end corner and upstairs at my home

tp-link tl-wa850re

How much does it cost? Where did you get it?
and currently did you using the TM default router + tp-link tl-wa850re repeater?

How much does it cost? Where did you get it?

Pull network cable la much better & stable speed

now days best router Asus RT-AC68U
i using Asus RT-AC68U very stable

my area not available unifi so i using 4mbps streamyx

wifi signal strong

This post has been edited by pakji: Nov 20 2015, 01:39 PM

If that so, I've heard people talk about that model a lot & already check that, but too expensive RM1000++, my budget is under RM800, Unless you can recommend any shop that can sell at it little cheaper price.

Update
do this model are the same because both have different price....One sold as RM1000++ and other RM800++?
- Asus RT-AC68U Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router
- Asus DSL-AC68U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit ADSL/VDSL Modem Router

which one did you use?? I think I might consider to buy it

This post has been edited by 4: Nov 20 2015, 03:29 PM

hey
i use Asus RT-AC68U Dual-band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router

you unifi so if you take Asus DSL-AC68U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit ADSL/VDSL Modem Router
wont work unifi because ADSL MODEM = Streamyx

i just bought was RM7XX

now dayx expensive

i saw they sell RM899

RT-AC68U - For UniFi/Maxis Fibre / Time
DSL-AC68U - For Streamyx only

There are a few sellers in lelong that sells RT-AC68U for RM800++ (Below RM900)
Better grab them fast, before Ringgit Malaysia falls even further

Been using RT-AC68U for nearly 2 years now, running steady unlike the piece of crap TP-Link TL-WR1043ND & TL-WDR4300

Don't ever fall for TP-Link prices
Their products are cheap because they are cheap
Tengok TP-Link punya firmware pun sudah mau muntah
Sometimes I feel like kicking TP-Link firmware developers in the nuts

Thank for the info about TP-Link
I already found someone at lelong that sells RT-AC68U for RM800++, I think I'm gonna buy it within this month or next month.

Are you sure it will still be available next month?

Lol, don't know. I have to depend on my luck then

What about RT-AC3200 & RT-AC87U?
I mean is it worth it to buy either of this two? And also, is there any major difference between RT-AC3200 , RT-AC87U & RT-AC68U?

which one is better for 5 users?

For 5 users, AC68U should be more than enough
My family has 3 AC68U

My brother has 1
My father has 1
I have 1
*We all live in different houses

My father's friends & relatives always come by sometime reaching up to 20 ~ 30 guests at a time, no crashes so far

Oh really, thank for all your info. Really appreciate it

A problem with apartment is there are a lot of routers nearby clogging up the 2.4Ghz band causing interference.

The Asus RT-AC68U is a good choice. If the signal is weak at a particular room, add a powerline extender there.

This is my combo in where i;m staying :

1. Router : Asus - RTAC1200HP

I can get almost full wifi with max speed but for stable , you better get a power line

2. Power line : TP Link -PA8010P-KIT .

I want to ask your & everyone opinion, Is this combo okay:-

RT-AC68U + tp-link tl-wa850re repeater

or can you recommend me some good repeaters/extenders that can go well with RT-AC68U

Thank You

It's alright but I am not a fan of repeater as the performance is not good.

If you are looking for performance and stability, installing a second AP is recommended.

Take a look at TP-LINK WPA4220KIT powerline wireless AP.

Okay, Thank You. I will look for it

Hi all sifu, anyone using D-link router for Unifi?
for example DIR-820L, DIR-850L...

How the signal performance compare to TM stock router?
I got budget constraint so looking on those affordable...

Go for Asus RT-N12HP or RT-N14UHP. And if that still does not help, use HomePlug technology.

May i know how to use Asus router with streamyx? Seller ask to buy DSL -ac68u not RT-ac68U.
TQ

seller noob asking buy DSL -ac68

i use ADSL MODEM connected asus router wan port
ADSL MODEM 1 PORT Recommend connect Wan port asus router

This post has been edited by pakji: Nov 21 2015, 02:13 PM

TQ for ur info. So using tplink 8970 just switch the operation mode to modem only? others asus router handle?

ur is tplink 8970 i see its adsl router its cannot

u need buy ADSL MODEM Without wifi and without lan port 4x
must be 1x lan port only can be use asus router

Noted and thank you for ur advice.

i interested on this dlink Dap 1665... new AP from dlink.... any review on this..

Earlier this month I buy ASUS RT-AC66U + TP-LINK WPA4220KIT , I got problem to setupAsus but manage to find someone to help me. This is my lttle review about it:

The speed is (slightly) faster than before. But it will be more faster (30Mbps +) if you use the ASUS RT-AC66U + TP-LINK WPA4220KIT.

I've also tried the D-Link DIR-615 (TM default router) + TP-LINK WPA4220KIT, it is also effective (speed can reach to 25-30mbps).

But the disadvantages of TP-LINK WPA4220KIT is, if you use more than 1 hour, TP-LINK WPA4220 will be a hot ...... it is still usable, but I'm not comfortable with the hot situation.. So, solution I cool it with a usb fan (you can use any fan) and it worked, it cool the TP-LINK WPA4220KIT. I'm only use TP-LINK WPA4220 if I object want to donwload a big files, if not I'm not using it.


To those who suggest I use RT-AC68U, I'm sorry, can't afford it, over my budget. I have checked all the shops and online shop like; rakuten, 11 streets and Lazada. They sell at RM1000 + where it over my budget (most do not update their prices: sometimes the price of constantly change ...).

I know there's low price at lelong.com, but my own reasons why you do not want to buy there.

I'm very happy with it performance, I want to thank you to all people who reply & help me.

This post has been edited by 4: Dec 23 2015, 11:55 AM