I have both routers, mind you TP-Link C3150 have the same chipset as the Asus RT-AC88U.

Performance is better than the RT-AC68U for sure but it comes with less features.

It depends what is your priority.

mind sharing what features/advantages rt ac88 has over c3150 till it can fetch such a huge premium in price?

These features below. If you don't plan on using your router as anything more than just a router, the C3150 is a great choice.


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thanks for the input bro but what about LAN and wifi stability and reliablilty between the 2? I have also read some where about the MU-MIMO of the C3150 ranked the lowest in terms of effectiveness

This post has been edited by arrsoo: Nov 28 2017, 06:46 PM

I can, but only the router IP strangely - I did create a SMB share on my server though, but I'll be testing this at a later time

Nowadays pretty much every router can handle LAN. The wireless range and performance of the C3150 is better to me.

MU-MIMO only work with MU-MIMO devices. I didn't test it. The V2 version of the C3150 have improved MU-MIMO.

Sir

All 3 things done. It just did not work. It's unable to access the Internet.

rgds

I am not too sure about the settings on the Archer C20, but is there a place for VLAN tagging? You will need to set VLAN to 621, to be able to access the Internet if you are on Maxis.

Thanks for the input bro. Glad to know this. Also need some recommendation for my internet setup. My router is the cylindrical DLINK supplied by TM located upstairs. No problem getting 100Mbps upstairs but downstairs I opt for TP link powerline extenders AV500. Using this extender downstairs, with wifi able to get only half the speed around 50Mbps, with LAN able to get around 75Mbps.

Is it better for me to change my router located upstairs to TPLINK C3150 or change to a better powerline extender for example TP-Link TL-WPA8630P as what you've reviewed at your site? Tq.

I have the TP Link AC3150 v2 and it is performing very well with rock solid stability and much better firmware and coverage compared to my Archer C7 v2 that I use to have. It would be better for you to change routers, as changing power line extender will not make a difference to be honest. It seems that the wiring in your house is either three phase, or there is some form of interference, so it would be better to change routers and see what is the difference.

When you said better stability does it means speed as well? For my current router only able to get full speed upstairs using 5ghz connection. Downstairs, it will be different as it solely depends just on the 2.4ghz signal as there is no coverage with 5ghz. The reason I used the extender is to get better speed and coverage downstairs.

Do you think it is possible just to rely on the router only just cover the whole house? An able to get at least decent speed around 90-100Mbps. Btw my house is just normal double storey house.

Yes, you will potentially have better speed as you will have better coverage compared to the D-Link router that you have now. There is definitely better 5GHz coverage on the C3150 v2.

If your house is a normal double story house with not too many walls or electrical appliances, then yes, it is possible with the TP-Link C3150 v2. My house is 8000sq ft, and it covers the entire house, except the kitchen, which is partly due to the layout of my house, than the router’s problem.

See here for a cheaper option for the TP-Link c3150v2 router, compared to RRP:

http://www.lazada.com.my/tp-link-archer-c3...d6565a8Ff2&mp=1

My current setup involve the Archer C5400 (Basically C3150 with an additional 5Ghz) and TL-WPA8630P AV1200 Powerline.

Both wouldn't guarantee you to have 100Mbps on the extended network but I would replace the D-Link DIR-850L in a heartbeat. That thing is slow and unstable.

I am fairly sure the C3150V2 can cover your entire house with 2.4Ghz but 2.4Ghz is so heavily congested nowadays where sustaining a high throughput is harder especially in high density areas.

Powerline rely heavily on power noise, even with the AV1200, my speed will degrade to somewhere 80Mbps when I have certain appliances on. Mind you my house is on 3 phase power.

This post has been edited by blacktubi: Nov 29 2017, 11:07 AM

Make sure your PPPOE ID and Password is correct and make sure you selected the Maxis profile.

All done sir .. still unable to access.

The PPOE ID and pwd is the same as with the old box.

Maxis profile done under Advanced > Network > IPTV option. I saw the profile loaded.

Thank you

For normal rod antennas, the WiFi signal travels upward. It is better to put the router downstairs to have better coverage to both floors. If the router is upstairs, coverage to downstairs will be weaker.

I also have my router upstairs, end up I use a range extender at downstairs to boost the wifi stability and speed downstairs.

How is your connection configured? Is it direct from the TM Modem to the TP-LINK Router.

It should be on either LAN2 or LAN3 of the TM modem to the WAN port of the TP-LINK.

The old Maxis router was connected to LAN2 .. I just swapped the cable.

Try contacting TP-Link, seem like an issue with the product.

Done that ... awaiting response.

thank you once again. you are very kind