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Unifi Official TM UniFi High Speed Broadband Thread V32, Enjoy Your Speed Upgrade

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ammarsweil
post Oct 6 2017, 07:00 AM

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Hey guys, just got mine upgraded from 30mbps to 50mbps. I live in Senawang area. Though after speedtest I only manage to get max 40mbps (dl) and average 35mbps (dl). The upload speed is fine. I had TM refresh port 2 times but still the speed won't move past 40. Any of you masters have suggestion? I use Asus RT N12hp (i know, its crap lol)
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post Oct 6 2017, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Oct 6 2017, 07:37 AM)
How are you testing the speed? RT-N12HP no problem handling 50mbps.
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With my pc that is connected through Lan cable. I test at speedtest.net and at TM very own speedtest. I also try downloading video from youtube, the best I got was 5MB/s (if 50mbps, you should get somewhere around 6MB/s right?) but rather unstable. I just now tried TM silver router but the result are still the same. Dunno what to do now lol. Should I reset the modem (never done that before)?

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post Oct 7 2017, 01:41 PM

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QUOTE(diodorus @ Oct 7 2017, 01:33 PM)
Guys, I just receive sms from TM yesterday on unifi upgrade from 30 to 50mbps in Senawang area. Already turn off modem several time as suggested by TM but the speed still not upgraded yet today. Could anyone assist me on this issue? Thank you.[attachmentid=9211638][attachmentid=9211638]
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Hey man, I'm in Senawang too and have the same exact problem as you. Only the upload speed doubling, but download speed stay about the same +-
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post Oct 7 2017, 07:20 PM

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QUOTE(diodorus @ Oct 7 2017, 05:53 PM)
already called 100. Mine still cant resolve the problem after several system reset from their side & modem rest from mine. They will send technician to resolve the problem. Based on the customer service, the technician will cost you RM53 if the problem not from TM side. If your modem problem, you need to buy a new one from technician or if it still under warranty, you can change for free but your contract will be renewed.
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Will you update here back please if them technician fix the problem. Might do the same after.
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post Feb 4 2018, 06:52 PM

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Hi all. So I got the free upgrade from 30mbps to 50mbps in October last year. Through out that month I've been speed testing quite regularly, but the speed never even reach 50mbps. The highest it got was around 40mbps, but this too is a rare occurrence. I thought I give it time for it to 'stabilise' or whatever. Now. more than 4 month later, still the same. Btw, I tried all sort of way, using their router, using my router, lan, wifi, reset port, praying... etc. Nothing worked.

So contacted TM's live chat, they said if I want them to send the technician to check it out, it will be RM53 flat rate for the visitation fee, only if they decided the fault is mine. Fair enough I thought. Then on top of that, they presented me with 2 option: 1) replace the equipment for free but renew contract period 2) I paid for equipment myself, and I don't have to renew the contract.

The way I see it, this is them basically telling me to 'f*** off, I don't care about you' right? Both option they presented to me seem like win-win for only TM. Or am I seeing this wrong? What you guys view on this. Interested to know different viewpoint. Thank you

EDIT 1: I want to add 1 things, I have this old grey hyppTV decoder, so I ask the new one that can install iFlix on them, then unsurprisingly they refused to change it unless it is faulty.......

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post Feb 4 2018, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 4 2018, 07:33 PM)
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u need to describe better and give details for people to comment usefully to help u...

no use if just to rant.

.. what "ways" did u try.. what "own router" u hv.. house or condo or flat or ??
.. under 50mbps... for ethernet or wifi or both?...if wifi, how far is the distance?
.. what devices u use... old or new... 2.4ghz or 5ghz or dual?

if u do not provide details, all u get is "buy this router" or complain to mcc or bbc...  dunno which one.

all biz have rules - u signed the terns and conditions, u shouldn't and cannot complain.
if u r out of contract, u get nothing except warranty for modem or BTU.
if u sign new contract, u get new eqpt if they are not good enough.
but not everything will be changed - u get extra warranty only if it is still working.
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You're absolutely right. I was ranting and I apologise for that. It just frustrating, now I calm down a bit, kind of regret writting it lol. Mistake had been made :'D

1) I tried TM's provided router (TRG212M) and Asus RT-N12HP-B1 at first. I know the asus router is quite old, but I think it should be good enough. I did factory reset it and upgrading the firmware. After that I also tried using my cousin's router Asus RT-AC1200, the results is the same. Also had asked TM to reset port at least 3 times. Considering installing dd-wrt, but have no idea how to setup vlan properly so I scrap that idea. Should I tried it anyway?

2) All test was done via lan (cat5e & not using Homeplug) cable directly connected to one PC (also tried it with different pc and laptop) with no other client connected to the router. Even tried turning off wireless. The highest I can get is around 40mbps down (most of the time the speed hover around 30-35mbps). Oh forgot to mention, the upload speed is fine, 20mbps consistently. When using wifi, the speed are a bit slower but understandable. Was very near to the router most of the time.

3) Device I used? You mean to connect to the router? PCs, laptop, s7 edge...

4) Should I get a new router or paid TM for a new router? Need some guidance here. Thank you in advance

Regarding the T&C etc, yes you're right. Maybe it was in the agreement, which I happily signed without reading it first. Like I said a bit frustrated before, now calmed down a bit, what you wrote at the end make sense.


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post Feb 4 2018, 11:22 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 4 2018, 10:27 PM)
we all get upset with tm/unifi at one point or another... but after 6 years, i come to see they aren't too bad... just u be patient and make full use of the opportunity when it comes.

now that u gave some details, easier to follow.. but u have not said anything about your home - big bungalow or typical house or condo or small high density flat?? this is impt to understand, so, please do describe.

rtn12hp_b1... this router is old but is GOOD. i used it for 4 years 10->30->50mbps, all good, full speed ethernet, good enough wifi.
if u can't get 50mbps with this router on ethernet, something else is suspect.
i recently visited a fren in an old housing area.. he CANNOT get 50mbps with the same router on ethernet.
the best he got was 45mbps.
when he upgraded to 100mbps, tm's new tplink router ac1200 also cannot get full 100mbsps... can get only 92-95 max.
in contrast, i get, with that tp link, 100mbps and, with a new asus rtac1300uhp, 103-105 mbps - ethernet.
my suspicion is your local area infra is suboptimal, like my fren's - older areas, more obstacles maybe...

if were u, i would put that old unifi router back, test again ethernet... if still nowhere close to 50mbps, i will take up the challenge.
call, complain, agree to send the technician... show me how to get full 50mbps with TM router, old or new.
if not my fault, i dun pay, they give me new router; if my fault, i pay rm53, get my own router.

*sidenote... your asus rtn12hp is not a gigabit dual band router... and pcs/laptop typically use 2.4ghz wifi... so u can't go 5ghz unless u buy a dual band adaptor for the device... and change to a dual band router.
5ghz is a better frequency for wifi short distances, say <50ft.

keep us posted what happens next.
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It is a terrace house. Definitely not a big house. A bit relief to hear rt-n12hp b1 can handle 50mbps well. Already try the old unifi router a few times before and also tried just now too, unfortunately yield same result. But I'm planning to test both of this router at my uncle's house in a few days just to be sure it is definitely not my routers fault.

Infrastucture? Wait I'm gonna ask my neighbour how his line performing. Will update you on this later.

Yeah thinking on upgrading to ac router for a few months now, close to pulling the trigger around last Christmas (so many tempting deal!), but I don't think I really need 5ghz. In my household, wifi are only use primarily for whatsapps, fb etc. For streaming, dloading/uploading to the cloud etc I use PC which connect via Lan.

One more thing I'm a bit worried is that the TM person I talk to said there are only 2 option:
1) replace the equipment for free but renew contract period
2) I paid for equipment myself, and I don't have to renew the contract.
So it's possible my modem might be faulty right. If so seeing as I'm a bit reluctant to renew contract, should I buy modem myself (what brand/model you suggest) or better to just buy it from TM? This only if they really certain that the modem is at fault. Oh btw, they said the price to purchase router from them is RM200. Totally forgot to ask for price of modem

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