Not ideal.

I am hoping for hostname list blocking style since later version of TP-Link archers are based on open-wrt

If TPLink can add this package https://github.com/openwrt/packages/tree/ma...t/adblock/files , it would be great

But TP-Link can't even fix C1200 V1 random reboot issue.

Select the Unifi profile. I am sure it is somewhere. Is that V2 or V4?

Not possible, as they used the Trend Micro database.

Mine is V4, no more option for unifi or other ISP to choose , i follow exactly the user manual but still not able to bring up the internet

You sure? Log into your router, go to ‘Advanced’, then ‘IPTV’, then click on ‘Mode’, and select ‘Malaysia - Unifi’. LAN1 will be for IPTV as a default, and LAN2, LAN3, and LAN4, is Internet. Enable ‘IGMP Proxy’ and ‘IGMP Version’ v3.

Yup, i discovered this part, i think i choose IGMP Version V2 instead of V3, will try again later, now went out for dinner.

Btw i found out a user review in Lazada stated workaround as below, he said need to connect the STB, my STB i never used at all since i installed my unifi 8-9 years ago, i got astro installed so i didn't need it, i also forgot where i keep
For the MAC clone portion, i try to get the value from my old router but when applied in tplink router it keep said format wrong.

Tips:
1) The dropdown boxes in the setup has sliders despite looking like it doesnt. At first i thought the selections in each dropdown was limited to what was shown, but you need to click and drag the right side of the dropdown to slide down to additional options.
2)Make sure you connect all cables including the STB (Hypp Tv box) in LAN1 even though you don't use it. Then start the quick setup. In my case it failed to connect.
3) Then setup the IPTV (despite failing the setup above) for malaysia-unifi in the advanced/network/IPTV tab.
4) I had to use MAC clone of my original TM router (found underneath the router). Choose 'use custom MAC address' and key in your original router's MAC.
5)Turn the router off & restart the modem, once it connects (around 2 mins) then turn on the router on & wait for it to connect.
6) In my case the internet connection LED only turned green once i opened the STB and opened hypp tv. Once it connects you can turn the STB off.
7) Have patience. For some reason this router takes more time to connect. While the original unifi router took 1min or less, this one takes 2-3 mins. I always leave my routers on 24/7 so its a one time annoyance for me. LOL
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This post has been edited by llk: Dec 6 2017, 09:08 PM

That's good to know, I would believe most of us will just let the router run non stop until need to reboot or when away from home for long periods

Will buy it and give it a go

C3150 at 899 + good extender at around 100-200, definitely cheaper than mesh networking solution

Yes, I saw that too. I am quite surprised it takes this amount of effort to connect to Unifi and get Internet access via this router. Good luck bro.

C3150 can be had for RM729, and not 899+. See here: http://www.lazada.com.my/tp-link-archer-c3...53bfXBDGoa&mp=1

Will also recommend this extender, although pricey, but well worth the price:

http://www.lazada.com.my/tp-link-ac1750-wi...e6dbvISlKW&mp=1

By the way, just a disclaimer. I don’t work for this seller lol. I have bought all my networking products from this seller many times and they are definitely reliable, so I am recommending him to you.

Finally got the internet connected by followed your guideline, it is correct need to choose IGMP Version V3 Thank you so much


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It is an anti malware system not an ad blocking system. Imagine the number of hosts they need to maintain. Advertisement hosts are typically fixed so naturally hostname blocking is the better choice.

The system TP-Link implement is actually more advanced as it uses packet inspection to match virus definitions, I could've host the malware somewhere and it still can be effective.

Great to hear that bro. Happy to help

Seriously without your info i guess i got to wait till tomorrow make a call to Tplink.

No worries bro. Enjoy your Internet tonight

Thanks and I think they got a physical store, will just walk in over weekend

my friend, my current router supplied by tm is c1200 v1.


Yes bro. mine is C1200. My tether app is at latest update.

That’s very strange then. Might be the firmware update from TMt that is messing with the Tether app.

I have to manually turn off the wifi at the admin interface rather than using a physical button available at the back of the router since i turn off the led's.

Haha bro, change that damn router if you can soon. If you can’t now, just use it first fir the meantime.

Because when you turn off the led's, you cant really know whether you turn off the wireless signal or not. Sometime it activates wps function. I will change the router soon. haha. For time being, i sold my c7 to my friend, and planning to get tplink c3150.

Wait for the 12/12 sale on Lazada bro. 5 more days. Will send you a message if there is a great offer.