QUOTE(Chrono-Trigger @ Feb 15 2016, 01:44 PM)
Hi guys, just upgraded to Unifi advance 30mbps. However, the Wireless router given by TM can only reach about 21mbps only. (combined g/n mode) it's a L7 TM router. When tested with LAN, can get 30mbps. Do i have to buy new router or is there anything i can set in L7 router to increase the output?
Both my parents like to watch Youtube by ipad, so the only way for me to get 30mbps is to get a new router?
can u recommend any good ones? budget 200
As many have suggested here, what you need is a new router especially if you want QOS or device bandwidth limit features.
Personally I'd recommend Mikrotik since that's what I use. The RB951Ui-2HnD is RM300. It's over your budget by RM100 but well worth the features. I'm sure other brands such as TPLink, Asus and DLink have routers with similar features too.
With regards to bandwidth, I'm actually in a similar situation as you. However in my case, it's my kids who are on Youtube sucking up bandwidth all the time. A single iPad can easily use up to 30mbps of traffic all by itself when buffering a video.
There're 2 ways to approach it, QOS based on ports. eg: higher priority to gaming ports or whatever boils your kettle. Two, limit each devices' bandwidth. I use number 2. It's easier to setup and works for everything including torrents. For example: I have 4 iPads in the house. If I allocate 2mbps to each of them, I'll still have 22mbps for myself. If none of the devices are in use then I'll have the full 30mbps. If you need more bandwidth you can just allocate less to the other devices. Youtube, for example, is watchable even if limited to 512kbps.
You can also do both if you like.