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post Jul 8 2016, 08:19 PM, updated 4y ago

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I was browsing WIFI router last weekend at Lowyat plaza, and I spot a rarely seen router - Huawei WS880 AC1750 wifi router.

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Since it is broadcom chipset, it is supported by ASUSWRT and Tomato firmware, I managed to flash the firmware to ASUSWRT-MERLIN, and it detected WS880 as AC68U
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It even supports UNIFI and Maxis broadband out of the box
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The speed is awesome, I can get full speed of UNIFI 30Mbps even I sit at the far corner of 1st floor while my router is sitting at the ground floor living room

This router is no longer available at Lowyat, possibly not even available in Malaysia.

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post Jul 8 2016, 08:40 PM

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Where exactly can I buy one unit?
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post Jul 8 2016, 08:53 PM

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For below RM200, it is a steal.

I would like to know where to buy one as well. smile.gif
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post Jul 8 2016, 09:10 PM

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You guys can go Sri Computer Hypermarket, 2nd floor lowyat plaza to get it
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post Jul 8 2016, 09:18 PM

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I know the place. Thanks!
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post Jul 8 2016, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 8 2016, 09:10 PM)
You guys can go Sri Computer Hypermarket, 2nd floor lowyat plaza to get it
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Thanks!

But are you sure of the pricing (below RM200)?

It seems awfully cheap for an AC1750-class router.
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post Jul 8 2016, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(denimblue @ Jul 8 2016, 09:29 PM)
Thanks!

But are you sure of the pricing (below RM200)?

It seems awfully cheap for an AC1750-class router.
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if it is really priced below RM200 at Sri Computer Hypermarket, then it is the super good deal. as i found on vmall the price is RM599, the cheapest i found is on lelong RM359

https://b.vmall.my/index.php/home-internet-ws880.html

http://www.lelong.com.my/huawei-ws880-1750...7-03-Sale-P.htm

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QUOTE(calvinlaw510 @ Jul 8 2016, 09:41 PM)
if it is really priced below RM200 at Sri Computer Hypermarket, then it is the super good deal. as i found on vmall the price is RM599, the cheapest i found is on lelong RM359

https://b.vmall.my/index.php/home-internet-ws880.html

http://www.lelong.com.my/huawei-ws880-1750...7-03-Sale-P.htm
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Yes, below RM200 seems too good to be true, but the RM359 pricing in Lelong seems legit. smile.gif
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post Jul 8 2016, 11:56 PM

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Could be clearance price? If really below 200, then really worth it even for use as plain access point. Far better than homeplug or those overpriced single band asus router.
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 8 2016, 11:56 PM)
Could be clearance price? If really below 200, then really worth it even for use as plain access point. Far better than homeplug or those overpriced single band asus router.
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The RM359 price in Lelong is already a 'clear stock' price as indicated.

What do you call a 'below RM200' price? biggrin.gif
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kiding Looks like a very good deal. What do you mean by "just below RM200 price tag"? How much did you buy it for? Any T&C?

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post Jul 9 2016, 01:29 AM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jul 9 2016, 12:20 AM)
kiding Looks like a very good deal. What do you mean by "just below RM200 price tag"? How much did you buy it for? Any T&C?
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 9 2016, 01:29 AM)
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Thanks, much better, "just below RM200" was equivocal at best. This is 1/4 the price of the AC66U, 1/5 the AC68U.

Surely Asus owners must question the pricing strategy of Asus routers.

Specs (unconfirmed):
Seems to be dual-core BCM4708 (same as RT-AC68U)
RAM is 128MB(?)
Antenna gain: 2dBi
Output power: 27 dBm

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If this is correct, it has dual core BCM4708(?) Suddenly it is a cheap AC68U alternative!


Firmwares:
AsusWRT-Merlin
Tomato by Shibby
http://xvtx.ru/xwrt/about.htm
Mikrotik RouterOS (Just kidding, how I wish)

Must get one soon!

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post Jul 9 2016, 03:07 AM

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 9 2016, 01:29 AM)
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jul 9 2016, 02:09 AM)
Thanks, much better, "just below RM200" was equivocal at best. This is 1/4 the price of the AC66U!

Any idea about the specs? CPU? Does it have the dual-core BCM4708 (RT-AC68U) or the BCM4706 (RT-AC66U)?
RAM is 128MB?
Antenna gain: 2dBi
Output power: 27 dBm

Here's another firmware for it: http://xvtx.ru/xwrt/about.htm

If this is correct, it has dual core BCM4708(?) Suddenly it is a cheap AC68U alternative!

Must get one soon!
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It is same spec as AC68U. Noticed this router supported in tomato shibby arm build last year. Just no idea it is sold here & at such low price.
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kiding How was the original firmware? I couldn't find any manuals or screenshots of it. Must be terrible since you flashed it to ASUSWRT so quickly.

QUOTE(jio @ Jul 9 2016, 03:15 AM)
It is same spec as AC68U. Noticed this router supported in tomato shibby arm build last year. Just no idea it is sold here & at such low price.
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Yeah, crazy price right? What's the catch? There must be a catch.

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post Jul 9 2016, 06:22 AM

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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 9 2016, 01:29 AM)
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Yes, it is clear enough. brows.gif

I will go to Sri Computers today to buy one unit.

Then will upload AdvancedTomato firmware and use it for UniFi. thumbup.gif

https://advancedtomato.com/downloads


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May want to try out Xwrt-Vortex firmware as well (same as yours).

http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/Router-Sw...s-Point/Vortex/

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post Jul 9 2016, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jul 9 2016, 03:16 AM)
kiding How was the original firmware? I couldn't find any manuals or screenshots of it. Must be terrible since you flashed it to ASUSWRT so quickly.
Yeah, crazy price right? What's the catch? There must be a catch.
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The original firmware is quite good as well, just it only supports Dyndns service, which requires yearly subscription fee, so I flash it quickly to ASUSWRT, which support free DDNS service. Anyway, I have been using openwrt and tomato for years, so I already get used to the features and flexibility of these opensource firmware
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 9 2016, 10:59 AM)
The original firmware is quite good as well, just it only supports Dyndns service, which requires yearly subscription fee, so I flash it quickly to ASUSWRT, which support free DDNS service. Anyway, I have been using openwrt and tomato for years, so I already get used to the features and flexibility of these opensource firmware
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Can the original firmware support Unifi (VLAN tagging)?
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 9 2016, 10:59 AM)
The original firmware is quite good as well, just it only supports Dyndns service, which requires yearly subscription fee, so I flash it quickly to ASUSWRT, which support free DDNS service. Anyway, I have been using openwrt and tomato for years, so I already get used to the features and flexibility of these opensource firmware
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Thanks for the info. I'm definitely getting one when I go to LYP next week. Hope they still have it in stock.

Once you've had a play with it. Let us know:

1. Which is your preferred firmware?
2. How's the SMB transfer rate from a USB3 ext HD? (maybe can use as a cheap NAS too)

btw, to be fair to the Huawei, you gotta change from AC66U alternative to AC68U alternative. smile.gif

raynman Buy already? Review, review, review...

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soonwai, getting ready to go to LYP anytime now.....

I called up Sri Coimputers this morning.

They said they have plenty of stock of the WS880, no worries. smile.gif
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 9 2016, 11:59 AM)
Can the original firmware support Unifi (VLAN tagging)?
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Yes, support unifi out of the box
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QUOTE(Kiding @ Jul 9 2016, 01:31 PM)
Yes, support unifi out of the box
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Great to hear that.

Will test this out too.

I have postponed my purchase with Sri Computers to tomorrow Sunday.

Something urgent cropped up unexpectedly.
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Kudos to Kiding for letting us know the good bargain smile.gif. This router is kind of in between AC68U & AC56U. Very good choice for anyone looking to get their first AC router. I always feel AC router with fast ethernet is stupid as wireless AC easily saturate the lan connection even with 1T1R client.

I really hate those overpriced 1K plus wifi router. I rather get 3 pack of UAP AC at that price point. Hope distributor stop trying to price fixing their router.
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jul 9 2016, 03:16 AM)
kiding How was the original firmware? I couldn't find any manuals or screenshots of it. Must be terrible since you flashed it to ASUSWRT so quickly.
Yeah, crazy price right? What's the catch? There must be a catch.
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The firmware is very limited and the bootloader is locked. You will have to flash modified bootloader just to unlock it & flash third party firmware. Not for newbies that are not comfortable with these procedures.
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post Jul 9 2016, 03:20 PM

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Just successfully flashed it to Xwrt-Vortex

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Welcome to the club. rclxms.gif

I'd be joining you tomorrow. smile.gif

My Xwrt-Vortex firmware is already on standby. biggrin.gif

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I forgot I also have AdvancedTomato firmware for the WS880 on standby. doh.gif

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QUOTE(allcwk @ Jul 9 2016, 03:20 PM)
Just successfully flashed it to Xwrt-Vortex
Did you have to flash a modified unlocked bootloader first as mentioned by jio?
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Did you have to flash a modified unlocked bootloader first as mentioned by jio?
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Yes, just follow TS procedures at first post. It is easy.
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QUOTE(allcwk @ Jul 9 2016, 05:14 PM)
Yes, just follow TS procedures at first post. It is easy.
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Thanks.

I have somehow missed that part.

Let's say I successfully loaded Xwrt-Vortex firmware first.

What do I need to do to load the AdvancedTomato firmware next?

If I don't like AdvancedTomato, how do I reload Xwrt-Vortex?
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I suggest use Xwrt-Vortex (AsusWRT-Merlin) instead of AdvancedTomato/Tomato-Shibby unless you really can't stand the clunky GUI of AsusWRT. Tomato ARM is not exactly that stable unlike their MIPS build for older devices. I don't like tomato over reliance of NVRAM for all the settings. Even 64K may not be enough if you have multiple VPN setup & multiple virtual SSIDs.

BTW, stock Malaysian firmware is so old & dumbed down. You can't manually set the VLAN for the PPPoE, only have preset for Unifi. If you really want stock firmware to not voiding the warranty, try the Hong Kong firmware. It allows manual selection of the VLAN for the PPPoE.

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 9 2016, 05:34 PM)
Thanks.

I have somehow missed that part.

Let's say I successfully loaded Xwrt-Vortex firmware first.

What do I need to do to load the AdvancedTomato firmware next?

If I don't like AdvancedTomato, how do I reload Xwrt-Vortex?
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Saw other forum, if flash AT first, you can flash to Xwrt-Vortex within AT firmware upgrade page.
If flash Xwrt-Vortex first, no idea can be flashed to AT at the Xwrt-Vortex firmware upgrade page.
Haven't tried all these.
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QUOTE(allcwk @ Jul 9 2016, 06:27 PM)
Saw other forum, if flash AT first, you can flash to Xwrt-Vortex within AT firmware upgrade page.
If flash Xwrt-Vortex first, no idea can be flashed to AT at the Xwrt-Vortex firmware upgrade page. 
Haven't tried all these.
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OK, in that case, I flash AT first.

Then use AT firmware upgrade page to flash Vortex at a later stage. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 9 2016, 05:51 PM)
I suggest use Xwrt-Vortex (AsusWRT-Merlin) instead of AdvancedTomato/Tomato-Shibby unless you really can't stand the clunky GUI of AsusWRT. Tomato ARM is not exactly that stable unlike their MIPS build for older devices. I don't like tomato over reliance of NVRAM for all the settings. Even 64K may not be enough if you have multiple VPN setup & multiple virtual SSIDs.

BTW, stock Malaysian firmware is so old & dumbed down. You can't manually set the VLAN for the PPPoE, only have preset for Unifi. If you really want stock firmware to not voiding the warranty, try the Hong Kong firmware. It allows manual selection of the VLAN for the PPPoE.
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I would appreciate if you could direct me to the relevant download webpage for the HK firmware.

I can't seem to be able to locate the Huawei WS880 official support site.
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Sorry, I guess it not exactly HK. You can download from the china site http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/search/index...?keywords=ws880

You will still have the existing UI language.
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 9 2016, 07:13 PM)
Sorry, I guess it not exactly HK. You can download from the china site http://consumer.huawei.com/cn/search/index...?keywords=ws880

You will still have the existing UI language.
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Almost everything is in Chinese characters.

Sorry, I can't deal with that. biggrin.gif

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 9 2016, 07:24 PM)
Almost everything is in Chinese characters.

Sorry, I can't deal with that.  biggrin.gif
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http://download-c.huawei.com/download/down...833&siteCode=cn
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http://download-c.huawei.com/download/down...833&siteCode=cn
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I have downloaded this Chinese firmware too.

The problem is, I can't understand what the PDF manual says.

It would be a problem if the firmware UI language is in Chinese.

Never mind, just forget it. biggrin.gif
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I already told you UI will be in the existing language, which is english. What it got to do with the documentation?
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Never mind. I am not too keen on using the original firmware anyway.
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Usd 279 on Amazon... Big difference with Malaysia price
https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Gigabit-Wirel...e/dp/B00GJF6RRA
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Bought it today at Sri Computers, Low Yat Plaza.

There are mountains of WS880s to be sold. Sure got stock for everyone. smile.gif

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Wireless AC link speed out of the box.

Not bad. smile.gif

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Thanks to TS and raynman - just purchased the WS880. Looking for a guide to flash it to Xwrt-Vortex on a Mac.
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Can straight use out of the box? Total noob with modem here. Only using 4mpbs streamyx, will have change in my speed or coverage?

Now using ASUS. WiFi speed is quite bad, have to use LAN cable to ensure zero ping/lag for gaming.
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QUOTE(haruyap @ Jul 10 2016, 10:27 PM)
Can straight use out of the box? Total noob with modem here. Only using 4mpbs streamyx, will have change in my speed or coverage?

Now using ASUS. WiFi speed is quite bad, have to use LAN cable to ensure zero ping/lag for gaming.
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Yes, can support UniFi out of the box. Using it right now.
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Thinking to get one soon..
How is the wifi speed/stability/range? Any hangup or slowdown?
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Does not seems to support IPv6 out of the box.
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Does not seems to support IPv6 out of the box.
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this ipv6 is for local home network use rite?
important ke? any advantage to switch to ipv6 rather than using the old ipv4?
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QUOTE(vincent_ng86 @ Jul 10 2016, 10:59 PM)
Does not seems to support IPv6 out of the box.
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Both stock firmware and AsusWRT firmware support IPV6 out of the box
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Both stock firmware and AsusWRT firmware support IPV6 out of the box
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Weird, what am I not doing right... Am using WS880 now and ran a test.

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Help!

I can't boot into the emergency upgrade page even though I follow the procedure below.

It just brings me back to the original Huawei firmware login page with all settings intact.

As if the unlock and flash procedure didn't work at all.

Any ideas how?

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 09:37 AM)
Help!

I can't boot into the emergency upgrade page even though I follow the procedure below.

It just brings me back to the original Huawei firmware login page with all settings intact.

As if the unlock and flash procedure didn't work at all.

Any ideas how?

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Just notice TS procedures miss one step, before you unplug the power cable from the router, set your computer IP address to 192.168.1.XXX (XXX = anything other than 1), subnet mask：255.255.255.0. Better also switch off your antivirus and firewall before you proceed.

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QUOTE(allcwk @ Jul 11 2016, 10:01 AM)
Just notice TS procedures miss one step, before you unplug the power cable from the router, set your computer IP address to 192.168.1.XXX (XXX = anything other than 1). Better also switch off your antivirus and firewall before you proceed.
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Funny, but my WS880 default IP address is 192.168.3.1

Have I got a faulty unit?

Same.

Cannot reset and boot up to emergency firmware upgrade page after following the procedure.
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QUOTE(vincent_ng86 @ Jul 10 2016, 11:27 PM)
Weird, what am I not doing right... Am using WS880 now and ran a test.

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I am same as you.

Cannot get IPv6 to work. sad.gif

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 10:26 AM)
Funny, but my WS880 default IP address is 192.168.3.1

Have I got a faulty unit?

Same.

Cannot reset and boot up to emergency firmware upgrade page after following the procedure.
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IP address 192.168.3.1 is the WS880 router default IP address, no need change anything.

just to know other solution, if you still can not enter the recovery mode, can you set your network speed to 100 Mbps Full Duplex of your lan before proceed

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Can this support Maxis fibre ?
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Can this support Maxis fibre ?
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Confirm no.

TM-Unifi and Time Fibre only.
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hi..is the original firmware good enough for daily use?don't really wanna mess with the firmware..just need a robust router..thanks
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QUOTE(allcwk @ Jul 11 2016, 11:03 AM)
IP address 192.168.3.1 is the WS880 router default IP address, no need change anything.

just to know other solution, if you still can not enter the recovery mode, can you set your network speed to 100 Mbps Full Duplex of your lan before proceed

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It is not the access to the router.

The damn thing just won't boot into recovery mode to load modified bootloader.

It always boot into the original Huawei firmware login page after the reset procedure. Like no reset at all. doh.gif

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Confirm no.

TM-Unifi and Time Fibre only.
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any recommendations for maxis fibre?
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Most ASUS and TP-Link routers.

Please check for explicit Maxis Fibre support sticker at the box.
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 11:17 AM)
Confirm no.

TM-Unifi and Time Fibre only.
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even after flashing the custom firmware also cannot support Maxis home fibre?

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even after flashing the custom firmware also cannot support Maxis home fibre?
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For custom firmware, yes, it will support Maxis Fibre by setting the appropriate VLAN tags.

For the original Huawei WS880 firmware, confirm cannot.

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 11:20 AM)
It is not the access to the router.

The damn thing just won't boot into recovery mode to load modified bootloader.

It always boot into the original Huawei firmware login page after the reset procedure. Like no reset at all.  doh.gif
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This is strange, the time I did, it will not auto to login page... even if it not enter the recovery mode, the page would stay at blank
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This is strange, the time I did, it will not auto to login page... even if it not enter the recovery mode, the page would stay at blank
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That's why I wonder whether I have got a faulty unit which cannot get to recovery mode to load modified bootloader.

Normal reset to factory default settings is OK using the reset button.
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It even supports UNIFI and Maxis broadband out of the box
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The speed is awesome, I can get full speed of UNIFI 30Mbps even I sit at the far corner of 1st floor while my router is sitting at the ground floor living room

This router is really value for money (just below RM200 price tag), and you can get an equivalence features and performance of Asus AC66U
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But it quoted that Maxis Fibre support out of the box? confused.gif rclxub.gif
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[quote=bsa12,Jul 11 2016, 11:54 AM]
It even supports UNIFI and Maxis broadband out of the box
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The speed is awesome, I can get full speed of UNIFI 30Mbps even I sit at the far corner of 1st floor while my router is sitting at the ground floor living room

This router is really value for money (just below RM200 price tag), and you can get an equivalence features and performance of Asus AC66U
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But it quoted that Maxis Fibre support out of the box? :confused: rclxub.gif
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lol.. me too
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But it quoted that Maxis Fibre support out of the box? confused.gif  rclxub.gif
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Out of the box with original Huawei firmware, you could probably choose "Other" ISP profile and configure the VLAN settings for Maxis Fibre manually.

I haven't tried that because I am on Unifi. biggrin.gif

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i will go buy one, and try out: i believe with custom firmware that able to vlan tagging, we can use it for maxis fibre (i am using TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1 with OpenWRT)
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 11:20 AM)
It is not the access to the router.

The damn thing just won't boot into recovery mode to load modified bootloader.

It always boot into the original Huawei firmware login page after the reset procedure. Like no reset at all.  doh.gif
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Did you hold the reset button for 20 secs while powering on the router?
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Can this support Maxis fibre ?
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If you want to use stock firmware, then you will have to update with firmware V100R001C01B035. Then you can manually set the VLAN 621 for the PPPoE. Not sure whether it can support the Astro IPTV, most likely not.

Otherwise you will have to flash it with custom firmware after flashing it with modified bootloader.
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If you want to use stock firmware, then you will have to update with firmware V100R001C01B035. Then you can manually set the VLAN 621 for the PPPoE. Not sure whether it can support the Astro IPTV, most likely not.

Otherwise you will have to flash it with custom firmware after flashing it with modified bootloader.
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I am not using astro iptv, as long as the fibre broadband is working then is fine.
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 11 2016, 02:22 PM)
If you want to use stock firmware, then you will have to update with firmware V100R001C01B035. Then you can manually set the VLAN 621 for the PPPoE. Not sure whether it can support the Astro IPTV, most likely not.

Otherwise you will have to flash it with custom firmware after flashing it with modified bootloader.
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I know it is a bit too much, but could you post link here? for firmware that can manual set vlan? tq in advance.
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Did you hold the reset button for 20 secs while powering on the router?
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Yes. Even more than 20 seconds for sure. doh.gif

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Yes. Even more than 20 seconds for sure.  doh.gif
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Are you using a paper clip to reset? I did that didn't work, try a small screwdriver. I had similar issues. Now its flashed with the Merlin firmware. It is kinda flaky to get in but eventually it does, even loading the firmware I had to perform many tries.
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Yes. Even more than 20 seconds for sure.  doh.gif
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I nearly tried flashing it last night but did not have access to Windows OS.

Looking forward for your success before I venture into this.

I am still exploring how to enable the IPv6 la. Any ideas?
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I know it is a bit too much, but could you post link here? for firmware that can manual set vlan? tq in advance.
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Can we set 2 LAN port to forward UNIFI IPTV VLAN with standard firmware?
Currently my Dlink dir850L able to connect to 2 STB.
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QUOTE(mintgadget @ Jul 11 2016, 03:33 PM)
Are you using a paper clip to reset? I did that didn't work, try a small screwdriver. I had similar issues. Now its flashed with the Merlin firmware. It is kinda flaky to get in but eventually it does, even loading the firmware I had to perform many tries.
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I used a thin bamboo stick whose end just fits the reset hole snugly.

Can hear the soft click of the reset button as I pressed the stick into the hole.

I think there is no problem activating the reset.

I can, however, use this bamboo stick to reset to factory default settings with the router powered up already.

So, what do I need to do to go into recovery mode to flash the modified bootloader file I already have with me? doh.gif

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I used a thin bamboo stick whose end just fits the reset hole snugly.

Can hear the soft click of the reset button as I pressed the stick into the hole.

I think there is no problem activating the reset.

I can, however, use this bamboo stick to reset to factory default settings with the router powered up already.

So, what do I need to do to go into recovery mode to flash the modified bootloader file I already have with me?  doh.gif
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Make sure you set your IP to the same subnet ya as in boot loader mode DHCP doesn't work. Once that is done you should be able to get to there router IP. Assuming you are following the guide. Http://192.168.1.1 should bring you up to the Emengent (yes it is spelled wrong) mode. HAHAHA Chinese stuff. Then you flashed your modified WS880_trans.bin. Here I had some issues coz I was working on a MAC and PC at the same time. Anyway once successful it should get you to CPE mode then you can flash WS880_380.58_0.trx file. Reboot and you are good to go.
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 03:41 PM)
I used a thin bamboo stick whose end just fits the reset hole snugly.

Can hear the soft click of the reset button as I pressed the stick into the hole.

I think there is no problem activating the reset.

I can, however, use this bamboo stick to reset to factory default settings with the router powered up already.

So, what do I need to do to go into recovery mode to flash the modified bootloader file I already have with me?  doh.gif
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The easier way is to unplug the power connector first. Then while pressing the reset button, plug in the power connector. The power on/off button is very unintuitive.

You can ping the router continuously to know when to release the reset button.

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QUOTE(mintgadget @ Jul 11 2016, 03:53 PM)
Make sure you set your IP to the same subnet ya as in boot loader mode DHCP doesn't work. Once that is done you should be able to get to there router IP. Assuming you are following the guide. Http://192.168.1.1 should bring you up to the Emengent (yes it is spelled wrong) mode. HAHAHA Chinese stuff. Then you flashed your modified WS880_trans.bin. Here I had some issues coz I was working on a MAC and PC at the same time. Anyway once successful it should get you to CPE mode then you can flash WS880_380.58_0.trx file. Reboot and you are good to go.
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The problem is, I can't go into 192.168.1.1 after performing the flash and unlock procedure.

I already manually set my PC's IP address to 192.168.1.2

I have to change my PC's IP address to 192.168.3.2 to access into the router's IP address 192.168.3.1

Once I do that, it brings me to the main login page as if the reset was not done at all. doh.gif
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 11 2016, 03:57 PM)
The easier way is to unplug the power connector first. Then while pressing the reset button, plug in the power connector. The power on/off button is very unintuitive.

You can ping the router continuously to know when to release the reset button.
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This is EXACTLY what I did.

To no avail.

It just won't bring me to the emergency load modified bootloader page. doh.gif

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The problem is, I can't go into 192.168.1.1 after performing the flash and unlock procedure.

I already manually set my PC's IP address to 192.168.1.2

I have to change my PC's IP address to 192.168.3.2 to access into the router's IP address 192.168.3.1

Once I do that, it brings me to the main login page as if the reset was not done at all.  doh.gif
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first lets try this. set your network adaptor to automatically obtain ip and use cable not WIFI.

you should automatically get 192.168.3.x that way you can access the router via 192.168.3.1 Right?

now manually set to 192.168.1.10 or whatever you want. Try the reset, i believe you are doing it right. unfortunately there is no light indication to tell you that it has successfully booted into emergency upgrade page mode.

can you ping 192.168.1.1 -t to see if you can see the router when it has booted up in emergency mode. else if still cannot try setting it back to obtain ip and if you can see via 192.168.3.1 means it didn't kick in.
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Man, I have been going through all the pages. I understand that the stock firmware will be able to support Unifi but I need to know does it work simply by plug and play?

Hopefully I don't need to configure after plugging into the new router and so forth. If I do need to configure anyone with kind soul could help?

I'm too damn noob at networking. Don't even know configure my ip and stuff like that but keen at upgrading my router. Nevertheless, I'm pretty darn good at listening and following instruction, if anyone could guide; please do so. sad.gif

Gonna purchase this later.
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I don't use wifi for this.

I am already using a direct Ethernet cable connection. doh.gif
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first lets try this. set your network adaptor to automatically obtain ip and use cable not WIFI.
if you can see via 192.168.3.1 means it didn't kick in.
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It DIDN'T kick in.

I can ALWAYS see the router via 192.168.3.1 after the reset procedure. doh.gif
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It DIDN'T kick in.

I can ALWAYS see the router via 192.168.3.1  after the reset procedure.  doh.gif
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Try another browser, try another computer.

it can't be that hard. you seem to be familiar with networking.

last resort - TAKE IT BACK and CHANGE it.
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QUOTE(mintgadget @ Jul 11 2016, 04:24 PM)
Try another browser, try another computer.

it can't be that hard. you seem to be familiar with networking.

last resort - TAKE IT BACK and CHANGE it.
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Mana ada browser/computer can make a difference in this case hmm.gif
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Mana ada browser/computer can make a difference in this case  hmm.gif
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QUOTE(mintgadget @ Jul 11 2016, 04:24 PM)
Try another browser, try another computer.

it can't be that hard. you seem to be familiar with networking.

last resort - TAKE IT BACK and CHANGE it.
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How to change?
How to proof that the router is not working?
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 11 2016, 04:26 PM)
Mana ada browser/computer can make a difference in this case  hmm.gif
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didn't work on my mac (safari) couldn't see the emergency page so i tried on a PC then it worked. coincidence perhaps. the loading of the emergency page.
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The good thing is that the original Huawei firmware is not too bad, although its features are limited.

I can't set alternative DNS servers, for example.

Have to use the default TM's DNS servers.

Wifi on both bands are stable, no random dropouts or whatever.

One more thing. IPv6 cannot work in the original firmware.
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just got it from Sri com..hot hot..power on flash..

stock fw only support tm unifi.

sucess flash to Xwrt-Vortex WS880_380.58_0

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How did you perform the flash?

Can please describe the process in detail for me?
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 04:40 PM)
The good thing is that the original Huawei firmware is not too bad, although its features are limited.

I can't set alternative DNS servers, for example.

Have to use the default TM's DNS servers.

Wifi on both bands are stable, no random dropouts or whatever.

One more thing. IPv6 cannot work in the original firmware.
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How is the wifi range for you? Good?
You are staying in apartment or landed houses?
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How is the wifi range for you? Good?
You are staying in apartment or landed houses?
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I am staying in a landed house.

2.4GHz is powerful, can cover whole house plus across the road in front.

5Ghz, as expected, is weaker. Can only receive just outside the front gate.
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anyone tried it on Time fibre? nid any additional step?
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QUOTE(lokwm @ Jul 11 2016, 04:54 PM)
just got it from Sri com..hot hot..power on flash..

stock fw only support tm unifi.

sucess flash to Xwrt-Vortex WS880_380.58_0
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still many units left?

can you give a detailed guide step by step on how to flash?
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found this in a Russian forum

hope it helps it (using google translate)

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How did you perform the flash?

Can please describe the process in detail for me?
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have you edit the WS880_trans.bin? and upload?

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Of course I have.

Only problem is I don't have the chance to upload it to the WS880.

Cannot go into the emergency upload page. doh.gif

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The funny thing is, my router's default IP address is 192.168.3.1 not 192.168.1.1
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The funny thing is, my router's default IP address is 192.168.3.1 not 192.168.1.1
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yes..fresh out from box the default IP address is 192.168.3.1.

after u in huawei - Emergent upgrade page ip is 192.168.1.1
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The funny thing is, my router's default IP address is 192.168.3.1 not 192.168.1.1
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that is right. before you can upload the "unlock rom" the router is default at 192.168.3.1. As you have not gone further then that as yet. thats why the edited bin file will change it to 192.168.1.1 after is has been flashed
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The main problem is I CANNOT go into the Huawei Emergency Upgrade Page, using the existing TS procedure.
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The main problem is I CANNOT go into the Huawei Emergency Upgrade Page, using the existing TS procedure.
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The main problem is I CANNOT go into the Huawei Emergency Upgrade Page, using the existing TS procedure.
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do u set your pc ip address?

open two command promt
type in "ping 192.168.1.1 -t" [enter]
and second command promt type in "ping 192.168.3.1" [enter]

then

1. Unplug the power cable from router
2. Hold on the reset key while plug in the power cable, hold the reset key for 40 secs then release
3. The router will boot the emergency upgrade page

192.168.1.1 will reply one in emergency upgrade page


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still many units left?

can you give a detailed guide step by step on how to flash?
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just get the router as well..a great value for money..a lot more unit left..enough for everyone..it is placed at 3 different location in the shop..so yeah..plenty of stock to go around.. biggrin.gif rclxm9.gif
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The Huawei selling like hot cake. Left less than 30 units. Any one want, come fast.
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just get the router as well..a great value for money..a lot more unit left..enough for everyone..it is placed at 3 different location in the shop..so yeah..plenty of stock to go around..  biggrin.gif  rclxm9.gif
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The Huawei selling like hot cake. Left less than 30 units. Any one want, come fast.
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One post say got a lot one post say got few left ... which one to believe? hmm.gif
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Successfully flashed to ASUSWRT-MERLIN!

Found this one to be pretty useful (in Chinese though).

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One post say got a lot one post say got few left ... which one to believe?  hmm.gif
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This is EXACTLY what I did.

To no avail.

It just won't bring me to the emergency load modified bootloader page.  doh.gif
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2. in command prompt ping -t 192.168.1.1
3. press & hold the reset button while plugging in the power (the button should be in power on as well).
4. wait for 5 or more ping replies before releasing the reset button or else it won't work & just perform the reset.
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Now I managed to get into the Emergency Upgrade Page.

After choosing my modified bootloader file and press 'Upload' I didn't get the "Upload completed. System is going to reboot. Please wait a few moments."

Therefore, the CFE miniweb server page didn't boot up.

Could there be something wrong with my modified bootloader file?
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Now I managed to get into the Emergency Upgrade Page.

After choosing my modified bootloader file and press 'Upload' I didn't get the "Upload completed. System is going to reboot. Please wait a few moments."

Therefore, the CFE miniweb server page didn't boot up.

Could there be something wrong with my modified bootloader file?
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Restore default NVRAM values before you upload the custom firmware.

P/S: Got my IPv6 now, yay!

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"Restore default NVRAM values before you upload the custom firmware."

How do I do that?

I didn't even manage to get to the CFE MiniWebServer page to upload the custom firmware.

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"Restore default NVRAM values before you upload the custom firmware."

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"At the "CFE miniWeb Server" page, there is the link."

I didn't even manage to get to the CFE miniWeb Server page.
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Vincent, did you read and understand my problem?
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Vincent, did you read and understand my problem?
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It is NOT the third party firmware upload problem.

It is the initial modified bootloader file upload problem.

The modified bootloader file upload did not complete successfully.
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It is NOT the third party firmware upload problem.

It is the initial modified bootloader file upload problem.

The modified bootloader file upload did not complete successfully.
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Yes, I understand it now. Just now, I understood it as the firmware did not manage to get uploaded successfully.
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Yes, I understand it now. Just now, I understood it as the firmware did not manage to get uploaded successfully.
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Thanks anyway for your willingness to help me.

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It is the initial modified bootloader file upload problem.

The modified bootloader file upload did not complete successfully.
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Omg. This router is legit. Just setup and blazing fast compare to my old tp link. Signal barely drops on 5 ghz. Load 2k videos with ease with my 20mpbs unifi.

Stock firmware! Highly recommended to those who are contemplating! Super easy installation for even noob like me
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Omg. This router is legit. Just setup and blazing fast compare to my old tp link. Signal barely drops on 5 ghz. Load 2k videos with ease with my 20mpbs unifi.

Stock firmware! Highly recommended to those who are contemplating! Super easy installation for even noob like me
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Omg. This router is legit. Just setup and blazing fast compare to my old tp link. Signal barely drops on 5 ghz. Load 2k videos with ease with my 20mpbs unifi.

Stock firmware! Highly recommended to those who are contemplating! Super easy installation for even noob like me
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Huawei is ranked 3rd worldwide in router and switches, they are the most fast growing company in communication, especially in enterprise market. they are like Cisco in US, and they took a lot market share from Cisco in developing world.
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Got one for myself, flashed the Asus Vortex firmware on it before even booting up the stock firmware haha. Anyway custom firmware seems to work. Wireless signal seems to be a bit stronger than my current TP Link WDR4300. Features wise though they both can do everything I need... definitely an impulse buy doh.gif

Haven't connected it to the network yet, need to set things up for family first or else stuff might not work for them. Have a lot of complex port forwarding and DHCP reservation rules for my networked devices to port over, and its too late at night to do that right now haha.

Just wondering what's the easiest way to set up a shared usb printer on it, will the Asus printer utility work with this firmware? Or do I need to go through the trouble of setting up LPR?
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How is this compared to MikroTik

http://routerboard.com/RB951Ui-2HnD
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i just got myself one, btw, do anyone know how to configure for Time fibre ? i only saw Unifi and Other. nid help here
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How is this compared to MikroTik

http://routerboard.com/RB951Ui-2HnD
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The WS880 beats the RB951U hands down in terms of specs and performance. It has a fast dual core CPU, dual band wifi and GB ports and USB3.0. At RM199, there's nothing that can compete with it so get it while the price lasts. The, more or less, identical in spec, Asus RT-AC68U, is priced at RM1000+. Also Netgear R7000 and Linksys EA6900 which are in the same boat.

The routers from Mikrotik that are able to match the WS880 are the RB850Gx2 and the RB3011 but those are strictly routers, no wifi and costs are much higher.

If you're just a home user and don't need Mikrotik RouterOS' advanced features, I think the WS880 is a no-brainer to buy at this price.

And this is coming from a long-time Mikrotik user.

I'm going to buy the WS880 myself, just hope they still have it in stock by the time I get to LYP.

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The WS880 beats the RB951U hands down in terms of specs and performance. It has a fast dual core CPU, dual band wifi and GB ports and USB3.0. At RM199, there's nothing that can compete with it so get it while the price lasts. The, more or less, identical in spec, Asus RT-AC68U, is priced at RM1000+. Also Netgear R7000 and Linksys EA6900 which are in the same boat.

The routers from Mikrotik that are able to match the WS880 are the RB850Gx2 and the RB3011 but those are strictly routers, no wifi and costs are much higher.

If you're just a home user and don't need Mikrotik RouterOS' advanced features, I think the WS880 is a no-brainer to buy at this price.

And this is coming from a long-time Mikrotik user.

I'm going to buy the WS880 myself, just hope they still have it in stock by the time I get to LYP.
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You should suggest replacing the Electrical Fuse since it may cause problem as well  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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Yes.. I just configured it with my maxis fiber today.. But u need to configure using VLAN 621 on WAN interface
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Stock firmware can do so. No need to flash the stock china firmware. I must have overlooked the VLAN option in malaysia firmware as the options are hidden if you select unifi. Just remember to set the ISP to Other & VLAN to 621. You can enable IPv6 as well.

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 08:07 PM)
Now I managed to get into the Emergency Upgrade Page.

After choosing my modified bootloader file and press 'Upload' I didn't get the "Upload completed. System is going to reboot. Please wait a few moments."

Therefore, the CFE miniweb server page didn't boot up.

Could there be something wrong with my modified bootloader file?
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The CFE (both Huawei Emergency Upgrade & the modified CFE) will reboot the router after a while, so you must complete the flashing before that happen. You probably leave the CFE running too long that the router already restarted itself. If possible, flash the firmware as soon as you manage to enter the CFE.
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 12 2016, 03:14 AM)
Stock firmware can do so. No need to flash the stock china firmware. I must have overlooked the VLAN option in malaysia firmware as the options are hidden if you select unifi. Just remember to set the ISP to Other & VLAN to 621. You can enable IPv6 as well.

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Great! rclxms.gif . You are super thumbup.gif . Will use stock firmware first, and change to custom one when have free time.
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QUOTE(bsa12 @ Jul 12 2016, 07:01 AM)
Great!  rclxms.gif . You are super thumbup.gif . Will use stock firmware first, and change to custom one when have free time.
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Damn just saw this today, going down to LY to get it today. Just hope it still available.
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QUOTE(jio @ Jul 12 2016, 04:02 AM)
The CFE (both Huawei Emergency Upgrade & the modified CFE) will reboot the router after a while, so you must complete the flashing before that happen. You probably leave the CFE running too long that the router already restarted itself. If possible, flash the firmware as soon as you manage to enter the CFE.
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Thanks. Will try this out when I have free time. smile.gif

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I bought it last night.
Still have plenty of stocks.

Now my first problem is .... I don't know my unifi password cry.gif
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I plan to go later today as well. Anyone know when they open?
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I bought it last night.
Still have plenty of stocks.

Now my first problem is .... I don't know my unifi password cry.gif
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It is 13 alphanumerics, with number, upper and lower case alphabets.

Get it from Unifi call centre 100. smile.gif
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Anyone knows if I can find this in Digital Mall also for a price below RM200?
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Great!  rclxms.gif . You are super thumbup.gif . Will use stock firmware first, and change to custom one when have free time.
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Later go buy one.
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You'd have to go look see I guess. I doubt it, check the price on lelong and you'll see why. There's a reason people here rushing to get it.
I need to go to Lowyat then, here's hoping there are still some stocks available below RM200 as what everyone is saying in here
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Somehow I have the sudden urge to buy one as well even though I already have a AC1750 router.. This is a really good deal! Any downsides to this router? How's the signal reach?
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Great!  rclxms.gif . You are super thumbup.gif . Will use stock firmware first, and change to custom one when have free time.
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Appreciate if you could provide the procedures to configure to get it work.

Thanks!
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Not sure what's wrong but my ethernet lan speed is @ 100Mbps blink.gif

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Should not be.

Mine is 1GBps full duplex.

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Maybe the problem could be an old Cat5 LAN cable used. It should be Cat5E or Cat6.
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Should not be.

Mine is 1GBps full duplex.

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Maybe the problem could be an old Cat5 LAN cable used. It should be Cat5E or Cat6.
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oh cable also need new type ohmy.gif
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Just use the LAN cable that comes with the Huawei WS880.  smile.gif
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Aha! Then maybe your Unifi modem has only Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) LAN ports. Could be old model.

My Unifi modem is a Huawei HG8240w with gigabit LAN ports. smile.gif
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I used that cable to connect the router to the Unifi BTU

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How does it compared to the stock DLINK DIR 850L. Thinking of changing to new routers. Also can it be linked to hypptv??
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just got one. Still plenty of units, I expect more than 80 units. the staff mentioned there was a guy buying 10 units yesterday. biggrin.gif
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just got one. Still plenty of units, I expect more than 80 units. the staff mentioned there was a guy buying 10 units yesterday. biggrin.gif
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LOL... I also went to get one unit yesterday, after reading all the positive comments here. Mind you, I have the RT-AC68U now (bought from Japan). Just wanted to test the coverage as there are still some blind spots for my house, and then I might gift it to my best friend as a house-warming gift... smile.gif

The funny thing was, when I was holding one, one of the Sri Computer staff commented, "Another buyer? Why suddenly so many people buy one???" I guessed that he is not clued-in into this model's pricing/spec awesomeness.

But for those still asking about the stock availability, from my rough estimate, there are at least 50 units still available...
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QUOTE(MaKiMo @ Jul 12 2016, 12:41 PM)
LOL... I also went to get one unit yesterday, after reading all the positive comments here. Mind you, I have the RT-AC68U now (bought from Japan). Just wanted to test the coverage as there are still some blind spots for my house, and then I might gift it to my best friend as a house-warming gift... smile.gif

The funny thing was, when I was holding one, one of the Sri Computer staff commented, "Another buyer? Why suddenly so many people buy one???" I guessed that he is not clued-in into this model's pricing/spec awesomeness.

But for those still asking about the stock availability, from my rough estimate, there are at least 50 units still available...
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LMAO They have no idea about the thread in LYN forum. Sudden influx of ppl buying this router that is not popular at all at their original price. Anyway you can use multiple of this as wireless extender provided you flashed it to third party firmware. That is more cost effective than those powerline crap.
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Reseller? Doubt so, unless there is already buyers. Most likely people buying multiple units as as cheap ap and helping friends to buy. I won't be tempted to buy multiple units if the price is 300+, maybe only 1. At 350+ I won't even recommend this to non technical users. I personally helped my friends buy 3 units, probably have to get a couple more.

This is not the first time I see dual band routers or NAS get sold at half price. Usually due to distributor stop distributing the product or product discontinued.
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Anyone can confirm this router supports Maxis Home Fibre out of the box?

What are the configuration?

Thanks.

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Bought 2 units at Sri Computers
1 for my father, 1 for saffron

Going to flash my father's unit to AsusWRT later tonight
Will be running some thorough heavy testing after flashing to AsusWRT

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So far after using it for 1/2 day, I can't really tell how much faster this router is compared to the D-Link DIR-615. Internet surfing speed did not really feel a lot faster. unsure.gif

The only thing I can actually feel a difference is the coverage.
I now have wifi signals at the downstairs back of my house.
The router is placed at my upstairs living hall.

Maybe the experts here can teach me how to test the speed difference?
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is this 5GHz range better than asus?
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Still available? I bought 1 unit yesterday before seeing this thread. I was quite surprised with the spec and price.

I'm planning to get another 2 units my parents and parent in law house, and hopefully they're still available by the end of today.
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Aha! Then maybe your Unifi modem has only Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) LAN ports. Could be old model.

My Unifi modem is a Huawei HG8240w with gigabit LAN ports. smile.gif
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Are you still having problem flashing?

I've finally managed to flash the router. The trick is to use IE instead of chrome when you first uploading the modified CFE file. When I did with chrome, after clicking submit, it right away turned into can't find network error.

Then after several failures, I used IE and after click submit, it went into another page saying upload is successfull and it's rebooting.

Once it's reboot, just go to the same 192.168.1.1 and it will show CFE mini server or something, instead of Huawei emergent. Then now you can upload the trx files from Asuswrt.

Hope this help.
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is this 5GHz range better than asus?
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For 5GHz, the range is not really the issue but rather the poor wall penetration of 5Ghz radio wave especially on thick concrete walls. In empty hall or warehouse with clear line of sight, 5GHz can cover the distance almost as well as 2.4GHz. But the signal strength will deteriorate significantly if there is wall in between.

Since the router is so cheap, you can use multiple units to cover each floor if you are staying in multi storey landed property with thick walls.
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QUOTE(irwan6179 @ Jul 12 2016, 02:47 PM)
Are you still having problem flashing?

I've finally managed to flash the router. The trick is to use IE instead of chrome when you first uploading the modified CFE file. When I did with chrome, after clicking submit, it right away turned into can't find network error.

Then after several failures, I used IE and after click submit, it went into another page saying upload is successfull and it's rebooting.

Once it's reboot, just go to the same 192.168.1.1 and it will show CFE mini server or something, instead of Huawei emergent. Then now you can upload the trx files from Asuswrt.

Hope this help.
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Thanks for the tip! smile.gif

You are right. I was using Chrome all these while.

I will repeat the procedure using Edge and see. ( I am on Windows 10).

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QUOTE(irwan6179 @ Jul 12 2016, 02:47 PM)
Are you still having problem flashing?

I've finally managed to flash the router. The trick is to use IE instead of chrome when you first uploading the modified CFE file. When I did with chrome, after clicking submit, it right away turned into can't find network error.

Then after several failures, I used IE and after click submit, it went into another page saying upload is successfull and it's rebooting.

Once it's reboot, just go to the same 192.168.1.1 and it will show CFE mini server or something, instead of Huawei emergent. Then now you can upload the trx files from Asuswrt.

Hope this help.
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Hi there,

Bro, you're using IE what version?
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was there to pickup additional units. they still have a lot. But i noticed this

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Can tumpang? Me from Penang cannot find it here..anyone can help?

If price goes up very sad liao..I always no chance buy good deal stuffs
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was there to pickup additional units. they still have a lot. But i noticed this

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hopefully they are not increasing the price
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They increased the price?
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They increased the price?
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no still RM199, maybe a misprint didn't check others this was staring at me from the pile.
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was there to pickup additional units. they still have a lot. But i noticed this

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hopefully they are not increasing the price
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I went just now during lunch time, still RM 199.

By the way, there is no port for phone ?
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Hi there,

Bro, you're using IE what version?
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I'm not sure. The one coming with windows 8.

By the way, I can concur that the 5G and 2G signal perform significantly better than following device:

Tp-link C2
Tp-link C20
Mi Mini
Mi Router 3

Even the power adapter is 3AMP. The router must be needing more power to have this kind of range.
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QUOTE(jpaul @ Jul 12 2016, 03:35 PM)
I went just now during lunch time, still RM 199.

By the way, there is no port for phone ?
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er this is a router not a router modem hence no phone jack
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Any solution ?
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Need to connect to my maxis cordless phone...

Any solution ?
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at this point you still need your maxis all in one router, either you make the WS880 an access point or replace maxis device as the primary router.
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i managed to get it around 12.30 noon. But i think price went up according to another thread.
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QUOTE(PowerSlide @ Jul 12 2016, 03:33 PM)
Can tumpang? Me from Penang cannot find it here..anyone can help?

If price goes up very sad liao..I always no chance buy good deal stuffs
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im going to lowyat again to collect my stuff this evening. let me know if u want it.
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sure. just pm me for confirmation.
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Would you happen to be from PJ?
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If you can trust me and get one, I'll pick up from you later. Or tomorrow.
Transfer the money to him first lor

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Is everyone flashing Xwrt-Vortex on it, or has someone also tried AdvancedTomato?
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Transfer the money to him first lor

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Transfer the money to him first lor

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Of course. But don't you think I should wait for nabielz to ask?
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im going to buy in bulk quantity, anyone else want to join? i can do postage as well.

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no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
im going to buy in bulk quantity, anyone else want to join? i can do postage as well.
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Just to let you know they won't give u discount, but price for the router with credit card payment is still 199 so you can use card without surcharge. Just tell them to split the receipts. They will charge your card the total lump sum only.
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no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
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For those of us here who are old enough to remember...
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no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
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I think you can bring trolley to buy biggrin.gif
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This is like the old kommies spirit!

For those of us here who are old enough to remember...
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biggrin.gif . so are u in or not?
leaving my office now
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biggrin.gif . so are u in or not?
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no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
im going to buy in bulk quantity, anyone else want to join? i can do postage as well.
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oi, leave some for me, i'm going tonight 8pm
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wonder is the author still interested to update WS880 AsusWRT firmware? the latest development only include Netgear P7000 router...
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QUOTE(nabielz @ Jul 12 2016, 04:53 PM)
no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
im going to buy in bulk quantity, anyone else want to join? i can do postage as well.
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bro...can put my name also...
i pay postage cost...
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bro...can put my name also...
i pay postage cost...
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+ duit bayar uber sikit biggrin.gif
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no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
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The boss say they will remain the same price and they have over 100 units in stock, that was around 3pm when I bought mine.
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no worries bro i can pay for u first but make sure dont ffk me la. haha
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wow nabielz I think you can buy 50 units since so many requests.

Shopping trolley also not enough.

You better bring Ikea trolley biggrin.gif
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The files to download the third party firmware is on mega.nz

I've never used mega.nz before.
Did you all install MEGAsyncSetup.exe on your computer?
Is it safe?
Does it install adware/malware?
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Flash Succesful! rclxm9.gif
Thank you Kiding for your guide thumbsup.gif

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Did you all install MEGAsyncSetup.exe on your computer?
Yes
QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 12 2016, 06:22 PM)
Is it safe?
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 12 2016, 06:22 PM)
Does it install adware/malware?
No
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i'm using stock firmware, how to enable google dns and ipv6?
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i'm using stock firmware, how to enable google dns and ipv6?
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Refer to post #143 for IPV6
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Refer to post #143 for IPV6
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I see you are using the Huawei WS880 now.

You got the IPv6 tag on your forum postings. laugh.gif
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Can use with streamyx bridging my old modem? thru PPPOE?

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Should be ok for streamyx n time because both not using any vlan for pppoe. Btw can anyone confirm this huawei can be use for unifi iptv on stock firmware?
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Just got out from sri computer.. they still have more than 30 units based on my observation.. someone already ordered 20 units.. i took 5 units for myself, family members and mr loo as well...

Price is still RM199.. was told that they originally sold the router at about RM400 plus before this..
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Did they say why they dropped the price so much to only RM199? Clear stock?
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at previous price of RM 400 that's why there is a pile of stock. at RM 199 like hot cakes. besides its AC 1750 consider old model already but at this price nobody is complaining. kudos to thread starter for stumbling upon this bargain.
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i cant even enter the emergency upgrade page sad.gif
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i cant even enter the emergency upgrade page sad.gif
Try again bro
1. Disconnect the AC adapter for 30 seconds
2. Press the reset button using a toothpick & don't release it
3. While pressing the reset button, reconnect the AC adapter, but don't release the reset button for 20 ~ 30 seconds
4. After 30 seconds, release the reset button
5. Run Internet Explorer & type 192.168.1.1 into the URL area
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Mine is at 78°C

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fyi, vlan tag for maxis home fibre

I connected Lan3 for my Maxis home line.

https://advancedtomato.com/

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Try again bro
1. Disconnect the AC adapter for 30 seconds
2. Press the reset button using a toothpick & don't release it
3. While pressing the reset button, reconnect the AC adapter, but don't release the reset button for 20 ~ 30 seconds
4. After 30 seconds, release the reset button
5. Run Internet Explorer & type 192.168.1.1 into the URL area
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now i can enter but i always seem to fail to upload the file. doh.gif

any idea?
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ok I've flashed to the Asuswrt-Merlin Xwrt-Vortex firmware biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 12 2016, 07:43 PM)
For those of you who uses AsusWRT-Merlin firmware, could you provide the temperature of your CPU?
Mine is at 78°C

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Mine about the same.. Is it normal or too high?
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now i can enter but i always seem to fail to upload the file. doh.gif

any idea?
I had that issue too
I tried several times with several browser before the upload was succesful

Microsoft Edge - Failed
Chrome - Failed
Firefox - Failed
Maxthon - Pass! But only after the 3rd time uploading the .trx file

Just try again bro, and try to use a different browser
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I had that issue too
I tried several times with several browser before the upload was succesful

Microsoft Edge - Failed
Chrome - Failed
Firefox - Failed
Maxthon - Pass! But only after the 3rd time uploading the .trx file

Just try again bro, and try to use a different browser
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now i successfully uploaded the file, but i cant enter CFE miniweb. how long to wait for the router to restart?
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now i successfully uploaded the file, but i cant enter CFE miniweb. how long to wait for the router to restart?
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click on the continue button
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QUOTE(AMDAthlon @ Jul 12 2016, 08:07 PM)
Mine about the same.. Is it normal or too high?
It's normal I think
My ASUS RT-AC68U runs at 67°C with a notebook cooler attached to the back of the router

ASUS RT-AC68U has a perforated back, which helps the notebook cooler suck the hot air out
Our Huawei WS880 however doesn't have a perforated back. It's just solid plastic

Considering the WS880 has a solid plastic at the back, I believe it's normal for it to run at 78°C

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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 08:09 PM)
now i successfully uploaded the file, but i cant enter CFE miniweb. how long to wait for the router to restart?
Leave it be for the next 5 minutes
Then try entering the 192.168.1.1 URL again
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It's normal I think
My ASUS RT-AC68U runs at 67°C with a notebook cooler attached to the back of the router

ASUS RT-AC68U has a perforated back, which helps the notebook cooler suck the air out
Our Huawei WS880 however doesn't have a perforated back. It's just solid plastic
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How did you set the IPv6 settings?
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click on the continue button
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i did, then my IE cannot display the webpage.

the internet light keep blinking, then the wlan and wps blink, then the process repeats again.
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 12 2016, 08:12 PM)
It's normal I think
My ASUS RT-AC68U runs at 67°C with a notebook cooler attached to the back of the router

ASUS RT-AC68U has a perforated back, which helps the notebook cooler suck the hot air out
Our Huawei WS880 however doesn't have a perforated back. It's just solid plastic

Considering the WS880 has a solid plastic at the back, I believe it's normal for it to run at 78°C
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Mine seems to be running cooler, but I do have a fan near the rear blowing some air. Didn't think it would make much of a difference since the air vents aren't large.

2.4 GHz: 43°C - 5 GHz: 52°C - CPU: 65°C
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How did you set the IPv6 settings?
If you're on UniFi like me, just copy my configuration as per the screenshot below

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QUOTE(RViN @ Jul 12 2016, 08:18 PM)
Mine seems to be running cooler, but I do have a fan near the rear blowing some air. Didn't think it would make much of a difference since the air vents aren't large.

2.4 GHz: 43°C  -  5 GHz: 52°C  -  CPU: 65°C
That's quite cool
Is there an air-conditioner in your room?
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i did, then my IE cannot display the webpage.

the internet light keep blinking, then the wlan and wps blink, then the process repeats again.
That's strange. I don't experience that at all

In my experience, once the file upload is succesful, the router boots fine
I think you've having a bootloop. Not sure how to resolve that
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 12 2016, 08:22 PM)
That's strange. I don't experience that at all

In my experience, once the file upload is succesful, the router boots fine
I think you've having a bootloop. Not sure how to resolve that
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internet blinking, then wlan and wps. this keeps repeat.

anyone can help? sad.gif
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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 08:23 PM)
i think mine is bricked.

internet blinking, then wlan and wps. this keeps repeat.

anyone can help? sad.gif
Disconnect the power cable for 20 seconds then try reconnecting it again
If still not succesful, then you'll have to try & get into the emergency upgrade page again
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That's quite cool
Is there an air-conditioner in your room?
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Nope, I took out an old 12cm case fan and use it to run air over the router and modem.

Made a big difference on my previous TP link, that one had perforations on the whole underside. Significant difference when touching the router with/without the fan. On this WS880 though, the difference in touch not so much. But I guess comparing your temperature to mine, it does still make a difference.

On the IPv6 settings, I made the same changes as you did, and the information shows up in the system log. But running the browser IPv6 test fails for some reason ... Have to try on a different PC later and see.


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Disconnect the power cable for 20 seconds then try reconnecting it again
If still not succesful, then you'll have to try & get into the emergency upgrade page again
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i cant enter the page anymore. sad.gif

nothing seems to work anymore.
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On the IPv6 settings, I made the same changes as you did, and the information shows up in the system log. But running the browser IPv6 test fails for some reason ... Have to try on a different PC later and see.
Try using a different PC, preferably with an ethernet cable connected directly into the router
My IPV6 test runs perfectly

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i cant enter the page anymore. sad.gif

nothing seems to work anymore.
Ouch. Don't give up bro, just try entering the emergency upgrade page 1 more time

If still doesn't work, then send it back to SRI Computers, since it's less than a week old, I guess you could request for a 1-to-1 exchange
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i cant enter the page anymore. sad.gif

nothing seems to work anymore.
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Nope, I took out an old 12cm case fan and use it to run air over the router and modem.

Made a big difference on my previous TP link, that one had perforations on the whole underside. Significant difference when touching the router with/without the fan. On this WS880 though, the difference in touch not so much. But I guess comparing your temperature to mine, it does still make a difference.

On the IPv6 settings, I made the same changes as you did, and the information shows up in the system log. But running the browser IPv6 test fails for some reason ... Have to try on a different PC later and see.
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I had the same issue with IPv6. Disabled UPnP and it worked.
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you must set you pc ip to static. coz No DHCP in emergency upgrade mode
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manually key in IP address right? yeah already set it to 192.168.1.100
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manually key in IP address right? yeah already set it to 192.168.1.100
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do u able to ping 192.168.1.1?
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I had the same issue with IPv6. Disabled UPnP and it worked.
I didn't have to disable UPNP for the IPV6 to work
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do u able to ping 192.168.1.1?
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ping failed.
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I didn't have to disable UPNP for the IPV6 to work
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Weird. I was trying until I read an article on disabling that. Let me re-enable it and see if I can IPv6.
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ping failed.
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https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=80743207

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manually key in IP address right? yeah already set it to 192.168.1.100
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goto page 6 post #103
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Has anyone modified the "Tx power adjustment"?
My hand is very itchy to slide the tab to 100% sweat.gif

In AsusWRT-Merlin
Wireless>Professional>Tx power adjustment

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goto page 6 post #103
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basically, it's like i can't reset my router.

nothing seems to work now. the internet light keeps blinking, and i cant access anything inside.
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hurm in my case internet light blink when it was in CFE mode.

btw i just realized i mistakenly flashed the latest AsusWRT version of R7000. Everuthing works fine except for erratically blinking internet light. and i can't downgrade using the webgui.
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goto page 6 post #103
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ok now i can ping 192.168.1.2 but that's about it.
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hurm in my case internet light blink when it was in CFE mode.

btw i just realized i mistakenly  flashed the latest AsusWRT version of R7000. Everuthing works fine except for erratically blinking internet light. and i can't downgrade using the webgui.
What about flashing to WS880 AsusWRT firmware directly in the firmware upgrade page?
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ok now i can ping 192.168.1.2 but that's about it.
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can you ping 192.168.1.1
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Try using a different PC, preferably with an ethernet cable connected directly into the router
My IPV6 test runs perfectly

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Hmmm something funny going on with mine. The tests don't work.

I have a PC connected by an ethernet cable through a switch, trying it on there it doesnt work either. In the windows network adapter settings it says no internet connectivity for ipv6, but when I click on status it seems the addresses are all set in there, so the DHCP is working.

Edit: hmm one thing I noticed, in the router log the ipv6 gateway is listed as :
WAN IPv6 Gateway fe80::ae4e:91ff:fe60:5f1e

'fe' prefix for ipv6 means a local address right?

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can you ping 192.168.1.1
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no, nothing.

only 192.168.1.2
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QUOTE(RViN @ Jul 12 2016, 09:19 PM)
Edit: hmm one thing I noticed, in the router log the ipv6 gateway is listed as :
WAN IPv6 Gateway fe80::ae4e:91ff:fe60:5f1e
Nothing wrong with that, mine displays the same, albeit some difference numbers at the back
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This is mine. Sorry, had to hide some details there. Takut kena hack laugh.gif

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no, nothing.

only 192.168.1.2
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sorry i didnt follow your issue. just to understand more, habe you done your first flash to unlock the router?
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Nothing wrong with that, mine displays the same, albeit some difference numbers at the back
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If I restart the router than the gateway address disappears... strange.

fe80 addresses are local thats why I mentioned it. By right it should be a public address, wonder why it works for you.

Also... do two WAN IPs show up for you guys in the status section?

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sorry i didnt follow your issue. just to understand more, habe you done your first flash to unlock the router?
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i did the first flash, it said upload complete, then ask me to wait for router to restart.

i waited, nothing happened, so i restart my router manually.

and now the internet light just blink, nothing else.

i can't access anything whatsoever.
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What about flashing to WS880 AsusWRT firmware directly in the firmware upgrade page?
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that's what i did and it failed. Haven't tried CFE flash page yet coz son watching youtube. scare downtime too long
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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 09:35 PM)
i did the first flash, it said upload complete, then ask me to wait for router to restart.

i waited, nothing happened, so i restart my router manually.

and now the internet light just blink, nothing else.

i can't access anything whatsoever.
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1) perform constant ping to 192.168.1.1
2) unplug power
3) plug in power

from my experience flashing 4 device... the IP should be pingable as soon as 3 sec after power on...

did you make sure the cfe was properly edited?

if you dont mind, can you share your bin file?

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i waited, nothing happened, so i restart my router manually.
Not to point fingers but I think this is the reason why

After uploading the modified WS880_trans file, I didn't disconnect the power cable at all, eventhough nothing is displayed, I just waited for something to reappear on my internet browser again
Yes, the "Internet" keep appearing & disappering, but I just waited until something reappear on my internet browser

My advise is, just leave it be
Go back to SRI Computers tomorrow and request for immidiate exchange. Just tell them the router is not working
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QUOTE(irwan6179 @ Jul 12 2016, 09:38 PM)
that's what i did and it failed. Haven't tried CFE flash page yet coz son watching youtube. scare downtime too long
Sayang sangat kat anak tu, flash jek Hehehehehe

Use back your old router lah for the time being, then use your laptop to flash the correct firmware through CFE
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Also... do two WAN IPs show up for you guys in the status section?
Nope
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1) perform constant ping to 192.168.1.1
2) unplug power
3) plug in power

from my experience flashing 4 device...  the IP should be pingable as soon as 3 sec after power on...

did you make sure the cfe was properly  edited?

if you dont mind, can you share your bin file?
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i tried to reset to enter the upgrade page but fail. all i can is ping the ip address that i send, that's all.

QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 12 2016, 09:41 PM)
Not to point fingers but I think this is the reason why

After uploading the modified WS880_trans file, I didn't disconnect the power cable at all, eventhough nothing is displayed, I just waited for something to reappear on my internet browser again
Yes, the "Internet" keep appearing & disappering, but I just waited until something reappear on my internet browser

My advise is, just leave it be
Go back to SRI Computers tomorrow and request for immidiate exchange. Just tell them the router is not working
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ya i suspect so, but im trying to solve it without going back there if possible.
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Nope
This is mine
You need to click on the 'internet status section'
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You need to click on the 'internet status section'
Yeah, just realized that. LOL
Sorry bro

Here you go. And yes, I have 2 IP
I believe the 2nd IP is pointing to TM, maybe their distribution point? I'm not sure

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i tried to reset to enter the upgrade page but fail. all i can is ping the ip address that i send, that's all.
ya i suspect so, but im trying to solve it without going back there if possible.
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what is 192.168.1.2? the static IP set on your PC network interface?
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Yeah, just realized that. LOL
Sorry bro

Here you go. And yes, I have 2 IP
Wonder why that is ... because the gateway is listed at the bottom.

Damn this IPv6 thing is giving me a headache, it should work, nothing on mine is different from yours.

Unless on the TMNet side they only support IPv6 on certain IP ranges? That's the only thing I can see different in our setups.
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what is 192.168.1.2? the static IP set on your PC network  interface?
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ya, the static ip that i set.
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ya, the static ip that i set.
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set back to automatic and see if you get 192.168.3.x IP range?

if not...

try to hold the reset button while starting up router... constantly ping 192.168.1.1 before you plug in.... if no sign of ping reply... 1-to-1 exchange
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Unless on the TMNet side they only support IPv6 on certain IP ranges? That's the only thing I can see different in our setups.
Nope. My IPV6 has been tested to work with all IP ranges where the first numbers starts with 115/175/60/210 & the rest

But there was a time when IPV6 didn't work in my office's ASUS RT-N16. At that time the RT-N16 was using AsusWRT-Merlin's firmware
After reverting back to original ASUS firmware, the IPV6 works like a charm

Memang IPV6 ni memeningkan kepala LOL laugh.gif
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wonder is the author still interested to update WS880 AsusWRT firmware? the latest development only include Netgear P7000 router...
Maybe he's busy
Afterall, it's not that big of a jump from 380.58 to 380.59

Unless we're left at 370.00 or older while R7000 already getting 380.59 then can consider the XWRT-VORTEX to abandon WS880 la laugh.gif
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 12 2016, 10:05 PM)
Nope. My IPV6 has been tested to work with all IP ranges where the first numbers starts with 115/175/60/210 & the rest

But there was a time when IPV6 didn't work in my office's ASUS RT-N16. At that time the RT-N16 was using AsusWRT-Merlin's firmware
After reverting back to original ASUS firmware, the IPV6 works like a charm

Memang IPV6 ni memeningkan kepala LOL laugh.gif
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Haha damn it.

I don't know what to try any more. Unless I do some factory reset and attempt to re-configure.

Maybe another day when I have more time.
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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 09:44 PM)
i tried to reset to enter the upgrade page but fail. all i can is ping the ip address that i send, that's all.
ya i suspect so, but im trying to solve it without going back there if possible.
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Had the same problem earlier, but i managed to solve it by only uploading the firmware by using IE8. Before this, i had tried using Safari, chrome and firefox but to no avail..
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QUOTE(thankyou @ Jul 12 2016, 10:04 PM)
set back to automatic and see if you get 192.168.3.x IP range?

if not...

try to hold the reset button while starting up router...  constantly ping 192.168.1.1 before you plug in....  if no sign of ping reply...  1-to-1 exchange
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no, didnt get 192.168.3.x

QUOTE(joeyrm @ Jul 12 2016, 10:12 PM)
Had the same problem earlier, but i managed to solve it by only uploading the firmware by using IE8.  Before this, i had tried using Safari, chrome and firefox but to no avail..
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im using ie on windows 7.

the internet light keeps blinking now even with just the power cable plug in.
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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 10:15 PM)
no, didnt get 192.168.3.x
im using ie on windows 7.

the internet light keeps blinking now even with just the power cable plug in.
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Thats the same blinking that i had earlier.. Spent 20 minutes figuring out the problem.. BTW, did you manage to get the CFE miniweb (192.168.1.1) when the internet light was blinking? If yes, then you should retry uploading the firmware again..
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The ASUS Router app is working guys, it detects the WS880 as ASUS RT-AC68U
Now can monitor your router through phone thumbup.gif

Android Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...us.aihome&hl=en
iOS App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/asus-router...1033794044?mt=8

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QUOTE(joeyrm @ Jul 12 2016, 10:26 PM)
Thats the same blinking that i had earlier.. Spent 20 minutes figuring out the problem.. BTW, did you manage to get the CFE miniweb (192.168.1.1) when the internet light was blinking? If yes, then you should retry uploading the firmware again..
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no, i cant enter CFE miniweb anymore, any idea?

how did you solve yours? just by changing browser?
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Hello there. Just bought at Sri Computer, Lowyat around 4.45 pm... Snap this at the network/router section... Huhu
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Damn it. My IPV6 suddenly stopped working after I reboot the router sweat.gif
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 12 2016, 10:27 PM)
Why everyone going for Asuswrt and not Tomato ah?
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Nevermind. IPV6 is working again after I left it running idle for 5 minutes rclxm9.gif

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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 10:33 PM)
no, i cant enter CFE miniweb anymore, any idea?

how did you solve yours? just by changing browser?
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try reset for 20 sec, and ping 192.168.1.1. need to manually set ur computer ip address using same subnet (myself also forgot to do it earlier) if still not successful, then replacing it would be the only choice then..
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QUOTE(joeyrm @ Jul 12 2016, 11:02 PM)
try reset for 20 sec, and ping 192.168.1.1.  need to manually set ur computer ip address using same subnet (myself also forgot to do it earlier) if still not successful, then replacing it would be the only choice then..
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meaning? ip address set 192.168.1.x, subnet set 255.255.255.0 ?

because that's what i did.
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Anyone got the shared printer working either through LPR or the Asus printer thing on Asuswrt?

Mine acting strangely, worked once and now cant using the Asus printer utility. Using LPR never worked.
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Now on Tomato. As with previous reports, Firefox worked for initial bootloader unlocking, but did not work for uploading the actual firmware (just sat there a while). After no response I just opened another browser (Opera) and uploaded the firmware there.

And no, I did not try IE as am running on a Linux laptop.
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QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 12 2016, 11:08 PM)
meaning? ip address set 192.168.1.x, subnet set 255.255.255.0 ?

because that's what i did.
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yup, that what i meant. Then its best to swap with another unit instead.. can't think of any other way to resolve this..

BTW, did u by chance tried ping 192.168.3.1 from the 192.168.3.x subnet? just an idea.
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Anyone managed to flash successfully from AsusWRT to Tomato? If so, kindly share the steps smile.gif
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01. just load the tomato fw via asuswrt upgrade page.
02. after 300sec and the progress bar 100%
03. unplug power for 1min
04. plug in power
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Can post your vlan please? Somehow I can't get connected. lokwm
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https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=80761435

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check this my vlan setting for maxis home firbe
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=80761435
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Ah I'm Unifi.

Anyway found out my problem was unifi password salah. Type wrong, waste 1 and a half hour liao.... how to go work tmr. bangwall.gif
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Ah I'm Unifi.

Anyway found out my problem was unifi password salah. Type wrong, waste 1 and a half hour liao.... how to go work tmr.  bangwall.gif
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any way to restore to official firmware after 3rd party firmware flash?
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any way to restore to official firmware after 3rd party firmware flash?
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Possible if you have the malaysia stock firmware file, which can't be found anywhere. You can backup the original CFE if you flashed modified stock firmware with telnet enabled. Writing the backup to the flash is another matter. Possible but not feasible. If stock firmware is important for you, do not flash the 3rd party firmware. There is no readily available tool or files for you to flash back to malaysia stock firmware.
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Finally, I managed to flash my WS880 with Xwrt-Vortex firmware. laugh.gif

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Thanks!

I used Microsoft Edge instead of Chrome and got it working as it should on the first try. rclxm9.gif

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can this support streamyx 4mb?
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do the asus usb apps work?
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anyone bought extra unit? damn i need 1. im in kuching sad.gif
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2 Year Product..
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anyone bought extra unit? damn i need 1. im in kuching sad.gif
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 13 2016, 09:28 AM)
Thanks!

I used Microsoft Edge instead of Chrome and got it working as it should on the first try.  rclxm9.gif
That's funny LOL
Because for me, the upload failed on Microsoft Edge failed but Chrome worked laugh.gif

Have you run the IPV6 test without disabling UPNP?
URL - http://test-ipv6.com/
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2 Year Product..
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I'm using Astro IPTV. Can this router replace the Technicolor home gateway out of the box?
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noob question.

is this unit plug-n-play for Unifi using retail/stock firmware/software?

i.e. buy, replace existing stock router from TM, then setup for Unifi, and use?
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 13 2016, 10:41 AM)
That's funny LOL
Because for me, the upload failed on Microsoft Edge failed but Chrome worked laugh.gif

Have you run the IPV6 test without disabling UPNP?
URL - http://test-ipv6.com/
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Yes, my uPNP is enabled by default.

My IPv6 works perfectly. smile.gif

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can this support streamyx 4mb?
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2 Year Product..
Your point being?
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I'm using Astro IPTV. Can this router replace the Technicolor home gateway out of the box?
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noob question.

is this unit plug-n-play for Unifi using retail/stock firmware/software?

i.e. buy, replace existing stock router from TM, then setup for Unifi, and use?
You still need to configure VLAN before you can use it with UniFi / Maxis Fibre

For Time Fibre, no additional configuration required, just type in your username & password
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My IPv6 status page.

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Yes, my uPNP is enabled by default.

My IPv6 works perfectly.  smile.gif
You're like me then
Some users had to disable UPNP for IPV6 to work
Some users can't get their IPV6 to work at all

By the way, when you reboot your router, you will see that IPV6 may not work
Just leave it be for around 5 ~ 15 minutes. It'll work afterwards
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My IPv6 status page.
You need to hide some of them numbers bro, later people can hack into your network laugh.gif
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You need to hide some of them numbers bro, later people can hack into your network laugh.gif
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I haven't configured my firewall yet.

Still at default security strength.

You reminded me that I have to do something about it. Thanks. biggrin.gif
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You still need to configure VLAN before you can use it with UniFi / Maxis Fibre


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Need ah? I thought there's an option there when I first booted it to use 'Unifi settings'. Of course I straight flashed Tomato so didn't test that. Will test with my 2nd unit when helping my in-laws setup la.
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 13 2016, 11:15 AM)
Need ah? I thought there's an option there when I first booted it to use 'Unifi settings'. Of course I straight flashed Tomato so didn't test that. Will test with my 2nd unit when helping my in-laws setup la.
I think so, as I've seen some users in here mention they need to change the VLAN setting before they can connect to UniFi

Or maybe I'm seeing that in another thread. Correct me if I'm wrong

I didn't check mine. When I pop open the box, I straight away go to the emergency upgrade page to flash to AsusWRT laugh.gif
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if flash and reconfiguration able to replace the technicolor home gateway?
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I am having same problem also, want to ditch away the technocolor.

This holding me back getting new router.
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This router is quite easy to flash. Had it working with latest Advanced Tomato.

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do the asus usb apps work?
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Yes, I'm using download master to download torrent.

Anyone has any success accessing CFE page after flash? I can't access it anymore. Plus, I can't flash tomato or downgrade to proper version of WS880.
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QUOTE(joeyrm @ Jul 12 2016, 07:17 PM)
Just got out from sri computer.. they still have more than 30 units based on my observation.. someone already ordered 20 units.. i took 5 units for myself,  family members and mr loo as well...

Price is still RM199.. was told that they originally sold the router at about RM400 plus before this..
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Bought one today around 1130AM... they got hella lot of stock. I think ppl no confidence in Huawei product. Most people are not aware Huawei is a big player in telecommunication sector nowadays. On the shelf still have 20 or so unit and they also got it next to the payment counter on the other end which has few stack of it.

Im going to try it today at my parents house to see it help improved the slow wifi or not. If work, then only buy another one for myself. Want to buy one for office but we are stuck with Streamyx. Not much use.
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DD-WRT Fork for WS880. Only for the brave!

https://github.com/tsynik/dd-wrt
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DD-WRT Fork for WS880. Only for the brave!

https://github.com/tsynik/dd-wrt
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I am only brave with Xwrt-Vortex.

Already good enough for me. laugh.gif

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DD-WRT Fork for WS880. Only for the brave!

https://github.com/tsynik/dd-wrt
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DDWRT is also not bad. Used to to it with a Dlink router back then.

Stock firmware seem good enough. Out of box already support Unifi and Maxis FTTH (need to assign VLAN manually after selecting other). Even got IPTV setting.

After flashing WRT, no more choice right? Or can switch between DDWRT/TOMATO/ASUSWRT?
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On a sidenote, why stated cheap AC66U alternative? Shouldnt it be AC68U? AC66U using lousy SoC.
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QUOTE(sepulse @ Jul 13 2016, 09:47 AM)
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PM me. i got extra unit.
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so any review so far? stable?
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 13 2016, 10:36 AM)
I'm going there at 12PM today
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just noticed ur reply. zzz
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QUOTE(sepulse @ Jul 13 2016, 03:17 PM)
just noticed ur reply. zzz
Too slow bro laugh.gif
Just bought 2 more units & succesfully flashed both of them

1 unit flashed to AsusWRT for my brother
1 unit flashed to Tomato for Mali

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i got one. already flash with xwrt vortex. i decided dun want to use it since im the only 1 using the router and streamyx upload speeed is slow. plus streamyx block torrent. those who use unifi or maxis or time. i suggest to use this router since can bittorrent and using free ddns etc etc with xwrt vortex firmware.

bought it on monday after nabielz inform me sri komputer got stock and decided to use my old tomato router and sell this of after playing around for 2-3 hours haha.

selling for rm200 if anyone interested.



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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 13 2016, 03:24 PM)
Too slow bro laugh.gif
Just bought 2 more units & succesfully flashed both of them

1 unit flashed to AsusWRT
1 unit flashed to Tomato
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u need so much for what? sad.gif
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u need so much for what?  sad.gif
Just revised my earlier post bro blush.gif

1 unit flashed to AsusWRT for my brother
1 unit flashed to Tomato for Mali
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Just bought ac55uhp on march. Happy with it. But this is too cheap to let go man.
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so any review so far? stable?
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Seems stable for everyday use for me. Rarely play online games this month to check on disconnectivity but for normal use never encounter disconnect.

Range 5Ghz and 2Ghz are much better than Tp-link C2/Mi Mini/Mi Router 3. AsusWRT looks real solid, no problem/slow down when downloading torrent at 10mbps. Transferring files from/to External Drive achieve ~20MB/sec. Not sure if the limitation is my ancient USB drive or the router. Hopefully someone can test against a better drive.

Flashing custom firmware is quite finicky. Some got it easy, some still now having problem, but most are successful.
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Noob question. Why do u guys flash the router? Does it increase the stability or it just an addition of features to current stock firmware?

P/s : yesterday, i bought 2 already. One for me, one for my parents. Awesome price
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Noob question. Why do u guys flash the router? Does it increase the stability or it just an addition of features to current stock firmware?

P/s : yesterday, i bought 2 already. One for me, one for my parents. Awesome price
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Yes. More features too. Vpn, qos, ddns.
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Anyone? Looking for 2 unit + official receipt

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@Sepulse Where are you based if i want to get one unit ?

Ahhh i read wrongly, i tot you selling as well smile.gif

Might as well arrange for a trip down.....sigh

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QUOTE(irwan6179 @ Jul 13 2016, 12:33 PM)
Yes, I'm using download master to download torrent.

Anyone has any success accessing CFE page after flash? I can't access it anymore. Plus, I can't flash tomato or downgrade to proper version of WS880.
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Does asus USB apps like download master needs the hdd to be in ext4 format or is ntfs just fine?
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Does asus USB apps like download master needs the hdd to be in ext4 format or is ntfs just fine?
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Not sure. Mine is fat32 btw.
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Not sure. Mine is fat32 btw.
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I see, looks like ntfs won't be a problem since fat32 can be used
How's the transfer speed on gigabit lan (from pc to hdd attached to routet)?
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Hello there ,

Anyone want to buy this goodding but not available at your place?
I can help to buy...
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 12 2016, 10:33 PM)
The ASUS Router app is working guys, it detects the WS880 as ASUS RT-AC68U
Now can monitor your router through phone thumbup.gif

Android Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...us.aihome&hl=en
iOS App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/asus-router...1033794044?mt=8

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Hi there,

Bro, this apps can used using 3g connection?
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Transferring files from/to External Drive achieve ~20MB/sec. Not sure if the limitation is my ancient USB drive or the router. Hopefully someone can test against a better drive.
I've tested transferring a 6GB file to a 1TB USB 3.0 HDD, it hovers between 15MB/s ~ 25MB/s

On AsusWRT offcourse
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Hi there,

Bro, this apps can used using 3g connection?
I'm not sure, never tested with mobile data
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Hi, anyone got go to lowyat to buy it?

Can someone help me to buy them?
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Hi, anyone got go to lowyat to buy it?

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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 12 2016, 11:36 AM)
Should not be.

Mine is 1GBps full duplex.

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Maybe the problem could be an old Cat5 LAN cable used. It should be Cat5E or Cat6.
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wtf?

I run LAN cable from router to 2 PC.... its NOT an option to change the cable as its like very long and goes via the roof etc...

U mean I cannot use my current cable for the Router <--> PC ?
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the 5GHz signal is very much better than my NT56U, now all corners in jamban can get 5GHz laugh.gif
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QUOTE(MeToo @ Jul 13 2016, 04:57 PM)
wtf?

I run LAN cable from router to 2 PC.... its NOT an option to change the cable as its like very long and goes via the roof etc...

U mean I cannot use my current cable for the Router <--> PC ?
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Just bought myself an unit, hopefully the wireless coverage won't disappoint but heck it's only RM199.
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still can use, if cable cat5 no 1gbit.
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Oh.... but I'm on Unifi30.... still using the stock unifi orange router which I flashed to DDWRT...

If say I upgrade to this.... any difference in performance or any benefit?

Cause seems the bottle neck is Unifi30 and not the router?

Sorry if noob question

Edit : Considering this router cause it look nice tongue.gif

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I've tested transferring a 6GB file to a 1TB USB 3.0 HDD, it hovers between 15MB/s ~ 25MB/s

On AsusWRT offcourse
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Yeap, mine is actually the same range. Internet said speed got improve on EXT3 file system. If got time I'll test.


QUOTE(MeToo @ Jul 13 2016, 05:15 PM)
Oh.... but I'm on Unifi30.... still using the stock unifi orange router which I flashed to DDWRT...

If say I upgrade to this.... any difference in performance or any benefit?

Cause seems the bottle neck is Unifi30 and not the router?

Sorry if noob question

Edit : Considering this router cause it look nice tongue.gif
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If you are not regularly transferring large files between local network, then 100mbps is absolutely fine for your usage.
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QUOTE(MeToo @ Jul 13 2016, 05:15 PM)
Oh.... but I'm on Unifi30.... still using the stock unifi orange router which I flashed to DDWRT...

If say I upgrade to this.... any difference in performance or any benefit?

Cause seems the bottle neck is Unifi30 and not the router?

Sorry if noob question

Edit : Considering this router cause it look nice tongue.gif
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The router won't improve your internet speed if that's what you were hoping for laugh.gif

But it does improve the wifi signal coverage.

And if you have devices that supports the wireless ac standard, you'll enjoy faster wifi transfer speed.
...... but wifi transfer speed is not equal to internet speed ... so hehehe
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 13 2016, 05:56 PM)
The router won't improve your internet speed if that's what you were hoping for laugh.gif

But it does improve the wifi signal coverage.

And if you have devices that supports the wireless ac standard, you'll enjoy faster wifi transfer speed.
...... but wifi transfer speed is not equal to internet speed ... so hehehe
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Well.. I'm not expecting it to increase my speed... I'm getting just below 4mb/sec on torrent... I reckon thats as good as it gets on Unifi30....

Maybe wifi signal... hmmm digging deep to justify changing router for no apparent reason other then it looking sexy hahaha


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If you are not regularly transferring large files between local network, then 100mbps is absolutely fine for your usage.
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Not really big files... just 1 torrent machine and 1 regular PC.. and 8~9 wifi devices at home... so its not gonna hit the cap anytime soon...
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Bro, this apps can used using 3g connection?
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The ASUS Router Android app recognizes the Huawei WS880 (flashed with Xwrt-Vortex firmware) as an ASUS RT-AC68U.

This is really great! We are buying a nearly RM1K router for only RM199! rclxms.gif

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Anyone tested this router with chromecast? I got the 1st generation chromecast that doesn't support dual band, guess there is no advantage to upgrade.
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I can't get port forwarding to work, anyone done so already? http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/ always shows it as closed. Running AdvancedTomato

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Anyone experienced this on Xwrt-Vortex firmware? When we toggle the on/off button for Internet connection to like get another IP range, once it says completed it is stuck there until F5 (refresh) button is pressed.
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-Edited since I reached home and have a proper keyboard to type-

Looks like I finally solved the million ringgit problem that bug me since my parents moved into their new home. I had tried using all sort of solution from getting a few repeater to using powerlink and yet the slow wifi persist. I did suspect that the router didnt lived up to the expectation but there is really not much choice for a good budget router. I thought I had range problem but in reality, I had processing speed problem.

Removing one of the long range Asus RT-N14UHP and using the Huawei as main router cleared all the problem away. WiFi speed on all repeater and powerlink improved dramatically. My parents had two smart TV and loading Youtube took ages before this. Now it only took seconds. It also doesnt lag even when playing FHD, whereas it used to skip every few seconds even on HD. Im really satisfied with the purchase and considering a next one. I had the same Asus router at home but I didnt have any problem with it since I didnt had a repeater that reduced the effective bandwidth to half. Looking at the result, I must say Im very very tempted to upgrade but the design of the router suit me less. I had my Asus router hanging on the wall in the center of my house but I cant do that with the Huawei.

Im still with the stock firmware and it is pretty good.

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1) how to disable WPS? actually i think i disabled it but the light is still on.

2) anyway to disable 2.4ghz? keeping only 5ghz?

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It seems like a nice router. Will get it later.

Noob question here:-
Why would you all need ddns? confused.gif
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It seems like a nice router. Will get it later.

Noob question here:-
Why would you all need ddns?  confused.gif
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1) how to disable WPS? actually i think i disabled it but the light is still on.

2) anyway to disable 2.4ghz? keeping only 5ghz?

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With the stock firmware, I think is it possible to disable either one or both of the wifi frequency.

As for WPS, I had it disabled on the stock firmware too. I didnt noticed the light, need to check it tomorrow since the router already found a new home.
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1) how to disable WPS? actually i think i disabled it but the light is still on.
If you're on AsusWRT, disabling the WPS will not disable the WPS light. It's the same for me
QUOTE(fkinmeng @ Jul 13 2016, 08:07 PM)
2) anyway to disable 2.4ghz? keeping only 5ghz?
Why would you want to disable 2.4GHz?
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hmmm digging deep to justify changing router for no apparent reason other then it looking sexy hahaha
Just get it. I assure you that you will see huge improvement on WiFi coverage
Also, remember that the RM199 price won't last forever. The original price is RM399
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QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Jul 13 2016, 08:40 PM)
With the stock firmware, I think is it possible to disable either one or both of the wifi frequency.

As for WPS, I had it disabled on the stock firmware too. I didnt noticed the light, need to check it tomorrow since the router already found a new home.
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ya on stock firmware can disable the wifi frequency, but it seems this is not available for asusWRT. hmm.gif

QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 13 2016, 08:49 PM)
If you're on AsusWRT, disabling the WPS will not disable the WPS light. It's the same for me
Why would you want to disable 2.4GHz?
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noted on the WPS.

feel weird la when see 2 wifi names there. laugh.gif hence want to disable.
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feel weird la when see 2 wifi names there. laugh.gif hence want to disable.
Put 2 different name lor
Like me, sHawTY 2.4 & sHawTY 5.0
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Just get it. I assure you that you will see huge improvement on WiFi coverage
Also, remember that the RM199 price won't last forever. The original price is RM399
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fkinmeng Out of curiosity, how did you solve your issue of not being able to access the router?
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Hello there ,

Anyone want to buy this goodding but not available at your place?
I can help to buy...
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Anybody?
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fkinmeng Out of curiosity, how did you solve your issue of not being able to access the router?
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Har? What is "goodding"?
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pm-ed.
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Can't you share your experience with us?
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What do you all have for your wireless power adjustment?

Mine is at 50%
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What do you all have for your wireless power adjustment?

Mine is at 50%
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The default is at 50%.

Did you change it?
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The default is at 50%.

Did you change it?
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What do you all have for your wireless power adjustment?

Mine is at 50%
QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 13 2016, 09:38 PM)
The default is at 50%.

Did you change it?
I changed mine to 100% last night. Not sure if it improves the coverage though
At first I was afraid it'll increase the temperature, but nothing change, temperature still remain the same as before
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Not yet but seems weak especially for the 5 G signal
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The higher the frequency, the more difficult for the signal to penetrate through solid material like walls etc.
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I changed mine to 100% last night. Not sure if it improves the coverage though
At first I was afraid it'll increase the temperature, but nothing change, temperature still remain the same as before
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I changed mine to 100% about 2 hours ago and didn't notice any change in signal strength or temperature.

Perhaps it actually does nothing. laugh.gif
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The default is at 50%.

Did you change it?
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Did AsusWRT have different setting?

Mine default at 100 with stock firmware.
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I am experiencing slow loading on taobao.com.my

Anyone experience the same?
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Did AsusWRT have different setting?

Mine default at 100 with stock firmware.
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Correct.

The default for stock firmware is 100%

The default for Xwrt-Vortex is 50%
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What is that?

sea.taobao.com
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Ah just converted from Tomato to Vortex and port forwarding just worked immediately on setup. Cis.... Tomato got some bug it seems on that issue. A pity, was quite nice to use.
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 13 2016, 10:29 PM)
Ah just converted from Tomato to Vortex and port forwarding just worked immediately on setup. Cis.... Tomato got some bug it seems on that issue. A pity, was quite nice to use.
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Tomato port forwarding ok for me. What issue u facing?
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Tomato port forwarding ok for me. What issue u facing?
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Just totally not forwarding. I have an SSH connection on a high-numbered (>25000) port, enabled port forwarding on the right port and to the internal IP of the host machine. Other machines on the LAN can access it fine (using internal IP) but can't access from WAN at all.

Based on searching, I did a full nvram wipe and tried again, but no joy. Single port forwarding, no port translation, still tak jadi. Spent almost 2 hours on it, gave up and downloaded asuswrt-merlin, got it working in 20 minutes (including setting up internet, wifi security, and the router's SSH).

Now for entware-ng and setting up my pseudo-NAS =)
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wow... it seem the good router here...

anyone can buy one for me and post it to JB?

really want to buy one based on all comment/post...
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 13 2016, 11:03 PM)
Just totally not forwarding. I have an SSH connection on a high-numbered (>25000) port, enabled port forwarding on the right port and to the internal IP of the host machine. Other machines on the LAN can access it fine (using internal IP) but can't access from WAN at all.

Based on searching, I did a full nvram wipe and tried again, but no joy. Single port forwarding, no port translation, still tak jadi. Spent almost 2 hours on it, gave up and downloaded asuswrt-merlin, got it working in 20 minutes (including setting up internet, wifi security, and the router's SSH).

Now for entware-ng and setting up my pseudo-NAS =)
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emm..mine all working fine..

since u have try tomoto and now on asus..dun mind share which 1 is better?


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emm..mine all working fine..

since u have try tomoto and now on asus..dun mind share which 1 is better?
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Well, the ASUS is more familiar to me since I've worked on quite a few ASUS routers before. I like the AdvancedTomato UI, but the 'applying' and 'restarting' seemed quite unstable.

The Merlin firmware feels much more stable, as in when click 'apply' it will tell you how long, and it will actually take that long, not much shorter/longer.

As others have posted on this thread, the ASUS android app looks cool. But not very useful compared to actually just logging in to the interface of course.

Other than that, for me the Merlin is better because it settled my port forwarding immediately. Dunno whether I did anything wrong with Tomato, but when I checked the iptables settings for Tomato it seemed wrong. Unfortunately I've forgotten how iptables works since like... 6 years ago, and didn't want to waste even more time trying to figure it out.
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Anyone experienced this on Xwrt-Vortex firmware? When we toggle the on/off button for Internet connection to like get another IP range, once it says completed it is stuck there until F5 (refresh) button is pressed.
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Anyone? hmm.gif
I don't have that
Maybe try a different browser?

I'm using Maxthon by the way
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Maybe try a different browser?

I'm using Maxthon by the way
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On my PC, tried with Chrome and IE, both same issue. On my iPhone's Safari also same thing.

Even tried to reset the router but still same thing. Not sure why.
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Need more people to try it, not sure if it's just me or there's a bug in the interface when this is done.

Here's a video to recreate it:
http://tinypic.com/r/nmgbxx/9

The message 'complete' remains until the F5 key is pressed to refresh.

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Need more people to try it, not sure if it's just me or there's a bug in the interface when this is done.

Here's a video to recreate it:
http://tinypic.com/r/nmgbxx/9

The message 'complete' remains until the F5 key is pressed to refresh.
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Tried, work on Chrome, IE, Firefox & Opera. Also work on my phone & tablet. Chould be you are using some internet security software or addon that interfere with the redirection.
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Need more people to try it, not sure if it's just me or there's a bug in the interface when this is done.

Here's a video to recreate it:
http://tinypic.com/r/nmgbxx/9

The message 'complete' remains until the F5 key is pressed to refresh.
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I tried it on Microsoft Edge and got the same results as you.
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no one on Time tested this?
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no one on Time tested this?
Time doesn't require special VLAN tagging like UniFi & Maxis Fibre, so it will definitely work
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 13 2016, 09:45 PM)
I changed mine to 100% about 2 hours ago and didn't notice any change in signal strength or temperature.

Perhaps it actually does nothing.  laugh.gif
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Previously before when you were on the stock firmware you could get signal across the road (66 feet) in front of your house.

How about after flashing to Asuswrt firmware?
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Previously before when you were on the stock firmware you could get signal across the road (66 feet) in front of your house.

How about after flashing to Asuswrt firmware?
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Yup. Still maintaining the same signal strength (-78 dBm) across the road. smile.gif

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Yup. Still maintaining the same signal strength (-78 dBm) across the road.  smile.gif
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on 2.4G or 5G?
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I am a bit concerned about the rather high temperature of the CPU (82 C) when the room air-conditioner is switched off.

When switched on, it drops to 72 C.

The router has been rock solid so far.

Should I be worried?

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at 100% or 50% power?
on 2.4G or 5G?
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Both the same. As if 50% = 100% laugh.gif

On 2.4GHz only. 5GHz cannot reach that far.

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I am a bit concerned about the rather high temperature of the CPU (82 C) when the room air-conditioner is switched off.

When switched on, it drops to 72 C.

The router has been rock solid so far.

Should I be worried?
wah yours can reach 82 C!!!

Mine is between 68 C to 72 C

72 C is when downloading torrents at max speed.
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 14 2016, 09:13 AM)
I am a bit concerned about the rather high temperature of the CPU (82 C) when the room air-conditioner is switched off.

When switched on, it drops to 72 C.
That's quite high
Can you share with us a picture on where you placed it?
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For nob like me can someone kindly upload the pic of the emergency upgrade page and CFE miniweb server page, so that I know I go to the right page Thxs
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For nob like me can someone kindly upload the pic of the emergency upgrade page and CFE miniweb server page, so that I know I go to the right page Thxs
It looks similar to this:

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Tried, work on Chrome, IE, Firefox & Opera. Also work on my phone & tablet. Chould be you are using some internet security software or addon that interfere with the redirection.
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I tried it on Microsoft Edge and got the same results as you.
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 14 2016, 09:37 AM)
It looks similar to this:

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Thanks sHaw, what about the emergency upgrade page, does it look similar.
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My experience when flashing...

For uploading, The modem will keep restarting.. When it's restart the Internet status will be flashing.. After the flashing stop click upload button..

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My experience when flashing...

For uploading, The modem will keep restarting.. When it's restart the Internet status will be flashing.. After the flashing stop click upload button..
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Same here, have to keep trying non-stop, I think I tried for like 30 minutes before successfully upload 100% of the firmware file.
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anyone know if it's still available in sri computer?
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QUOTE(aneip @ Jul 14 2016, 10:26 AM)
My experience when flashing...

For uploading, The modem will keep restarting.. When it's restart the Internet status will be flashing.. After the flashing stop click upload button..
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QUOTE(OKLY @ Jul 14 2016, 10:27 AM)
Same here, have to keep trying non-stop, I think I tried for like 30 minutes before successfully upload 100% of the firmware file.
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I already flashed two units (one more gonna keep as stock for now), no such problem. 2nd one was flashed using wifi even, lazy to pull lan cable over.
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 14 2016, 10:44 AM)
I already flashed two units (one more gonna keep as stock for now), no such problem. 2nd one was flashed using wifi even, lazy to pull lan cable over.
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Do wifi ON in CFE miniweb server page mode?
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Guys, just curious if this router will have better Wifi coverage compare to ASUS RT-55UHP?
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anyone know if it's still available in sri computer?
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Recently upgraded to 100Mbps and DLink DIR-850L modem.

Even standing next to it, I get Wifi Connection of D/L 75Mbps and U/L of 40Mbps.

Ethernet via a switch give me D/L 40Mbps and U/L of 80Mbps.


Will this router improve the speed above?
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QUOTE(LostAndFound @ Jul 14 2016, 10:44 AM)
I already flashed two units (one more gonna keep as stock for now), no such problem. 2nd one was flashed using wifi even, lazy to pull lan cable over.
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My advice to anyone flashing the firmware is .... never switch off the router during the flashing process even if you see no response or if you think it has hanged during the process.

Just don't switch it off and on or press the power button in front.
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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 14 2016, 11:40 AM)
My advice to anyone flashing the firmware is .... never switch off the router during the flashing process even if you see no response or if you think it has hanged during the process.

Just don't switch it off and on or press the power button in front.
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Standard rule for all flashing. I think not easy to hard-brick this though, can always re-do the reset.

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Is there any way to clean flash the firmware again? hmm.gif
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Do wifi ON in CFE miniweb server page mode?
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Not torrenting at the moment but WLAN radio set at 100% Tx.

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I changed mine to 100% last night. Not sure if it improves the coverage though
At first I was afraid it'll increase the temperature, but nothing change, temperature still remain the same as before
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QUOTE(kelvin @ Jul 14 2016, 10:08 AM)
Thanks sHaw, what about the emergency upgrade page, does it look similar.
More or less. Just different words
Remember, do no turn off the router even if you see it not responding. Just wait
QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 14 2016, 11:40 AM)
Just don't switch it off and on or press the power button in front.
The Huawei button is a power switch? I did not know that
Will try & push that button when I got back home today
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100%.... wake up with migrain and get brain cancer after a few years? tongue.gif
Nahh. With AsusWRT firmware the Tx is already at 100% even if you see the slider at 50%
No difference. Maybe the slider only affects real ASUS routers
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anyone using this router with Maxis broadband ?
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QUOTE(carpathia @ Jul 14 2016, 12:46 PM)
anyone using this router with Maxis broadband ?
If you're going to use it only for internet, then it'll work
If you're going to use it with Astro IPTV, it won't work (for now)
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Hello there. Just went to Sri Computer, to buy a few for our members here. Better hurry, they said almost sold out...

Call first to confirm the availabilty...
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Hello there. Just went to Sri Computer, to buy a few for our members here. Better hurry, they said almost sold out...

Call first to confirm the availabilty...
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bro.. you still there.. can buy for me... rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jul 11 2016, 09:37 AM)
Help!

I can't boot into the emergency upgrade page even though I follow the procedure below.

It just brings me back to the original Huawei firmware login page with all settings intact.

As if the unlock and flash procedure didn't work at all.

Any ideas how?

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Just curious, in the end how do you manage to get into the emergency upgrade page to flash the modified bootloader
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Ok just got it from one of the bro TakanoKyohei thanks and good to meet you ! Let's see how it goes for me.
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Hello there. Just went to Sri Computer, to buy a few for our members here. Better hurry, they said almost sold out...

Call first to confirm the availabilty...
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Does include mine? Lol
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just went just now and bought one, left 52 units
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 14 2016, 12:32 PM)
More or less. Just different words
Remember, do no turn off the router even if you see it not responding. Just wait
The Huawei button is a power switch? I did not know that
Will try & push that button when I got back home today
Nahh. With AsusWRT firmware the Tx is already at 100% even if you see the slider at 50%
No difference. Maybe the slider only affects real ASUS routers
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actually real ASUS routers also same condition no matter 50% or 100%, i guess it's power tx is firmware locked even though the option is there. it does have minor effect during firmware revision 330.xx and earlier

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Guys, just curious if this router will have better Wifi coverage compare to ASUS RT-55UHP?
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Yours is UHP. This one is only using internal antenna. It would be faster, because it has 3T3R compared to yours 2T2R. If you are having coverage problem, then buy this to use a main router and use your Asus router in the center of the house as WiFi repeater. This way you would get good coverage.

I also used 2x RT-14UHP lastime to cover whole two storey but it seem like the main router was not able to handle the heavy wifi. Always lag. After I replaced the main router with huawei, the problem is now gone. I have been trying to solve this problem for 2 years by adding more repeater but it seem like my main problem was bandwidth and router cpu speed, not coverage.

QUOTE(kelvin @ Jul 14 2016, 10:57 AM)
Bought 2 units last night around 7pm. Still about 30+ units left. My estimation at the network area, router area
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Definitely more than this number when I went there just now to pick up a second unit. But compared to yesterday, I would say plenty was sold in quick succession. The network rack units were untouched but the 3 stacks on WS880 at the other exit already become single stack today. Either they didnt moved out as much today or they already sold 2 stack in the last 24 hours.
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Just curious, in the end how do you manage to get into the emergency upgrade page to flash the modified bootloader
The easiest way to get into the emergency upgrade page is to set static IP in your computer before you connect the router to your computer

IP Address: 192.168.1.4
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

I've flashed 4 units of WS880 this way without a hickup

After uploading the modified WS880_Trans.Bin file, let the router reboot itself, do not do anything until you see a different page displayed on your internet browser

Once you are on the CFE miniWeb Server page, upload the firmware of your choice. In this instance, the first few uploads may fail. Just retry uploading using several browser until you arrive at a different page saying the upload succeeeded

While doing all this, DO NOT turn off your router at all

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my experience with UHP series has not been positive so far. implemented around 10 units for the past 2 years (12UHP/14UHP) and 6 units decommissioned due to wifi connection does not receive any data transmission after sometime (SSID connected with full bar). pretty sure is hardware defect, RMA'ed 2 units and still displayed similar issues after few months. firmware flashed with new and old version, also tried tomato with no fix at all.
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 14 2016, 03:29 PM)
The easiest way to get into the emergency upgrade page is to set static IP in your computer before you connect the router to your computer

IP Address: 192.168.1.4
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

I've flashed 4 units of WS880 this way without a hickup

After uploading the modified WS880_Trans.Bin file, let the router reboot itself, do not do anything until you see a different page displayed on your internet browser

Once you are on the CFE miniWeb Server page, upload the firmware of your choice. In this instance, the first few uploads may fail. Just retry uploading using several browser until you a different page saying the upload succeeeded

While doing all this, DO NOT turn off your router at all
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thanks bro for the detailed walkthrough, will try it out once i received my units thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(andrekua2 @ Jul 14 2016, 03:24 PM)
Yours is UHP. This one is only using internal antenna. It would be faster, because it has 3T3R compared to yours 2T2R. If you are having coverage problem, then buy this to use a main router and use your Asus router in the center of the house as WiFi repeater. This way you would get good coverage.

I also used 2x RT-14UHP lastime to cover whole two storey but it seem like the main router was not able to handle the heavy wifi. Always lag. After I replaced the main router with huawei, the problem is now gone. I have been trying to solve this problem for 2 years by adding more repeater but it seem like my main problem was bandwidth and router cpu speed, not coverage.
Definitely more than this number when I went there just now to pick up a second unit. But compared to yesterday, I would say plenty was sold in quick succession. The network rack units were untouched but the 3 stacks on WS880 at the other exit already become single stack today. Either they didnt moved out as much today or they already sold 2 stack in the last 24 hours.
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Thanks so much for your feedback. I guess I will go as per your recommendation to make the Huawei as the main router and make the 55UHP as repeater. With this I can have full coverage for my house. thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(edministrator @ Jul 14 2016, 03:32 PM)
my experience with UHP series has not been positive so far. implemented around 10 units for the past 2 years (12UHP/14UHP) and 6 units decommissioned due to wifi connection does not receive any data transmission after sometime (SSID connected with full bar). pretty sure is hardware defect, RMA'ed 2 units and still displayed similar issues after few months. firmware flashed with new and old version, also tried tomato with no fix at all.
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Depends. I had 14UHP in my house and it work just fine. I didnt had any repeater connected to it. I only ran into problem in my parents house when I had two of them with one as main and the other as repeater. You do have to restart them after every few days. Not sure if Maxis was capping me or what. If I didnt restart, my torrent would stuck at 200kB/s versus 1MB/s after restart.
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I told my boss I'm in dilemma to go to LYP or not after work because I'm just too lazy. He asked why and I told him about this router cheap price. He asked if I still have any tasks to do, I said I'm basically done for the day. He asked me to leave office and go to LYP. laugh.gif

Anyway, my friend is there and already helped me to buy. rolleyes.gif He told me there are still plenty, one whole full rack. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jul 14 2016, 03:54 PM)
I told my boss I'm in dilemma to go to LYP or not after work because I'm just too lazy. He asked why and I told him about this router cheap price. He asked if I still have any tasks to do, I said I'm basically done for the day. He asked me to leave office and go to LYP. laugh.gif

Anyway, my friend is there and already helped me to buy. rolleyes.gif He told me there are still plenty, one whole full rack. biggrin.gif
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I also there today. One shelf only... plus another stack at the counter. Yesterday 2 shelves. Really whole rack?
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This is what he told me, he didn't snap any photo for me though.
So, still got chance one la. Just that I don't need to purposely travel from KL Sentral to LYP, got people help me to buy and send to me later. tongue.gif

Edit: He just told me only two full rows. laugh.gif

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this is 1st time i heard about flash router to 3rd party software. what is the precaution must take so that it won't brick?
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going to buy afterwork..  thumbup.gif
this is 1st time i heard about flash router to 3rd party software. what is the precaution must take so that it won't brick?
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 14 2016, 03:29 PM)
The easiest way to get into the emergency upgrade page is to set static IP in your computer before you connect the router to your computer

IP Address: 192.168.1.4
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

I've flashed 4 units of WS880 this way without a hickup

After uploading the modified WS880_Trans.Bin file, let the router reboot itself, do not do anything until you see a different page displayed on your internet browser

Once you are on the CFE miniWeb Server page, upload the firmware of your choice. In this instance, the first few uploads may fail. Just retry uploading using several browser until you a different page saying the upload succeeeded

While doing all this, DO NOT turn off your router at all
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Thxs, will try this method out later tonight
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First rule, just make sure it will not suddenly power off when you do it. I had flashed few times during TP Link days. laugh.gif
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i see.. lets say if brick, then how? can re-do again?
Currently there are no way to un-brick WS880

Just follow the guide carefully, and follow my guides too
Also, when editing the CFE, make sure you type the correct MAC address & the WLAN key
Double confirm you've typed the correct MAC Address & WLAN key before you save the modified CFE
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Currently there are no way to un-brick WS880

Just follow the guide carefully, and follow my guides too
Also, when editing the CFE, make sure you type the correct MAC address & the WLAN key
Double confirm you've typed the correct MAC Address & WLAN key before you save the modified CFE
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 14 2016, 04:25 PM)
Currently there are no way to un-brick WS880

Just follow the guide carefully, and follow my guides too
Also, when editing the CFE, make sure you type the correct MAC address & the WLAN key
Double confirm you've typed the correct MAC Address & WLAN key before you save the modified CFE
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Any advantage to flash it to 3rd party firmware? Is the stock good enough? Since there is no way to unbrick it, I'm not sure if I want to take the risk. hmm.gif
My friend is doing it for me though this time. tongue.gif
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Is the stock good enough?
Don't know. I straight away flash mine to AsusWRT
I have been with AsusWRT for around 6 years now since the age of RT-N16 then upgrade to RT-AC68U

Maybe the stock firmware is good enough but I still prefer AsusWRT over anything else. Just a personal preferences smile.gif
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just now called the store, said already out of stock sad.gif
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Don't know. I straight away flash mine to AsusWRT
I have been with AsusWRT for around 6 years now since the age of RT-N16 then upgrade to RT-AC68U

Maybe the stock firmware is good enough but I still prefer AsusWRT over anything else. Just a personal preferences smile.gif
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just now called the store, said already out of stock  sad.gif
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jul 14 2016, 04:37 PM)
Don't know. I straight away flash mine to AsusWRT
I have been with AsusWRT for around 6 years now since the age of RT-N16 then upgrade to RT-AC68U

Maybe the stock firmware is good enough but I still prefer AsusWRT over anything else. Just a personal preferences smile.gif
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Any advantage to flash it to 3rd party firmware? Is the stock good enough? Since there is no way to unbrick it, I'm not sure if I want to take the risk. hmm.gif
My friend is doing it for me though this time. tongue.gif
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I think one of the reasons is because there are developers to release new updated 3rd party firmwares.

I don't see any firmware for downloading at Huawei's website.
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I heard rummors said if u using this router u cant use the hypptv...is that true?
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I heard rummors said if u using this router u cant use the hypptv...is that true?
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Wrong. I can watch hypptv channels just fine.
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 14 2016, 05:19 PM)
Wrong. I can watch hypptv channels just fine.
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oh ok biggrin.gif le brother worked in Sri computer and he told me suddenly got a lot ppl buying these..will buy one on today biggrin.gif
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(shyan90's @ Jul 14 2016, 05:21 PM)
oh ok biggrin.gif le brother worked in Sri computer and he told me suddenly got a lot ppl buying these..will buy one on today biggrin.gif
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Just called, stock finished
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:24 PM

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Anyone has extra units?
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jul 14 2016, 05:02 PM)
I see, I will speak to my friend and see which one he prefers. biggrin.gif
Huh? My friend just grabbed two, one for me and one for him at 4pm and still with two rows full... sweat.gif
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Ohh. Ok la. I just go there and check..
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:33 PM

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QUOTE(quineMc @ Jul 14 2016, 05:21 PM)
Just called, stock finished
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You so sure? rclxms.gif I got insider rclxms.gif
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(roti_john @ Jul 14 2016, 05:32 PM)
Ohh. Ok la. I just go there and check..
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Haiya... Update if still got stock...
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:36 PM

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QUOTE(shyan90's @ Jul 14 2016, 05:33 PM)
You so sure?  rclxms.gif I got insider rclxms.gif
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so .. got new price after finish stock or not? brows.gif
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post Jul 14 2016, 05:36 PM

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QUOTE(CoffeeDude @ Jul 14 2016, 05:36 PM)
so .. got new price after finish stock or not? brows.gif
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nope. now having stock clearance
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