Yes, but if your installation comes with a separate modem, it would be better to use a separate router in conjunction with the modem that is provided.

Yes, they are the same. I have the router and they are exactly the same.

You don’t need to bro. Just click update firmware on the router and it will update by itself, with the latest firmware.

Yes bro, provided all things optional, even on your fast Ethernet powerline, but as bro blacktubi said, it is very sensitive to many factors.

No bro, you don’t need to call TM to reset port when you configure the new router. You just unplug the old router, and setup and configure the new router normally.

They reset the connection on their end, and restart it again. They don’t reset your password in any way.

This post has been edited by SilentVampire: Dec 22 2017, 01:01 PM

Any model of router should be good.

Nope so far, you have to change router or flash a different firmware, more specifically the EU firmware on TP Link Australia.

PM Maxis and get your username and password. It could be something else.

You got it the other way around. The single port should be connected to the Router and the one of the 3 ports to your PC, assuming that you are trying to get LAN connection to the router, but unable to do so, because of wiring.

Not possible for powerline to be used for Hypptv if it is used for Internet already. You have to choose either one. See above for bro ppfoong who confirmed it.

Gigabit powerline is unnecessary if your connection does not reach 1000Mbps, or 1Gbps speed. You can buy that as it is better than AV500 powerline, but won’t make much difference for speed.

Your new powerline should be better, but not sure if you can still get full speed. The best thing for you is stil a direct wireless connection to your router. Would recommend you get a better router with strong coverage. I would recommend the TP Link AC3150 v2.


It is possible, but you need to be connected to 5GHz, assuming that you area is congested and have interference from other wireless AP. The TP C3150v2 would be more than enough for you bro.

If the WiFi is strong enough and if you get a great strong signal, the lag is minimal. Of course , connected through cable is the best but if there is no choice, a good router with good coverage is always better than powerline. Archer C5 is good, but try the AC3150 v2.

I am not bro Blacktubi, but will help him to answer. TP Link C2600 have reached its EOL in Malaysia. General standard for price/performance does not really matter, and peromance of a particular router matters more. I would suggest the C3150 v2. Very stable, reliable, and rock solid. I am using that model now, and I highly recommend it. If you have the budget, go for the best in C5400 v2.

Would recommend powerline for extending >5000sq ft, but your house might be on three phase wiring, so extender is the last choice. Of course, an additional AP would work, but if you have no Ethernet jack, powerline or extender would be your last choice.

Mesh WiFi is definitely not advisable for our house in Malaysia as it depends on the wireless backhaul, and our houses are all made of concrete, so definitely not optimal for mesh WiFi.

Yes, but would recommend you get your own router. There have been many complaints about the C1200 and its stability.

He meant powerline, not WiFi extender.

Long term solution is changing that damn router to something else.

The 500Mbps is just a number, the maximum throughput a homeplug can reach. However, real life is more complicated with electrical noise, line quality, and other interference, so a homeplug rarely reach full throughput.

See here: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/networks/po...it-versus-wi-fi

Buy online would be cheaper? See here for link from a reliable seller: http://www.lazada.com.my/tp-link-dual-band...53bfTNPvbc&mp=1

Don't worry too much about the numbers. Are you getting the speed that you want from the powerline? If you are, it is all good.

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He meant powerline, not WiFi extender.

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What is the AC pasthrough in powerline? Will it work with three phase? I experienced previous powerline before and it is super unstable. Pretty sure it was the old wiring problem though. xD

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AC passthrough? It just meant that there is a connection to the socket at the front of the powerline so you don't waste a wall socket. No, it won't really work well with three phase, but you never know until you test it at your place.

Newer routers from TP Link that support VDSL have not been released in Malaysia yet. For now, you have to either configure the modem router that you have to be a bridge/modem only for another router or buy two D Link routers that can support VDSL. See here for these two models:

1) http://www.lazada.com.my/d-link-ac1200-2x9...82d7WuCVf0&mp=1

2) http://www.lazada.com.my/latest-d-link-3x9...82d7ahD03R&mp=1

Can choose either one bro.

If you use either one, it can work with HyppTV and phone line. I would recommend the first link that I sent to you though.

Maybe next year, not sure if guest login portal features exists in the TP Link model, but if you really want that done good, you need enterprise router lol.