he is now working for ZTE

TP-Link's hardware is decent ... but their software support is crap. Firmware is often not updated, even where are massive security holes uncovered.

If you're gonna use alternative firmware with a tp-link (ie openwrt) then that's fine. But this is something for semi-advanced users to do.

I have a couple of TP-Links I keep as backups, my WDR4300 from ages ago still works fine.

Ohh meaning ex tp-link staff.

ya ka??? I didnt know...

Replaced with WS880 and then currently using AC-86U. Reason is because 512MB RAM and asuswrt.

In the event this 86U died, i will use back my WS880. All my asuswrt were installed with optware-ng, so only in the event the features or software i that needed not ported in optware-ng, i will use tplink with openwrt.

ASUS RT-AC86U quite old model d

any 1 buy more latest ASUS model ?

Same bro. Still keeping my old WS880 for backup.

make sure your next router is supporting wifi-6.

that little dinosaur is easier to handle compared to this 86U, i mean in term of stability and robustness. the only drawback is we will stuck with older firmware.

wifi-6 now in a lot device d ?

no. but let's wait for apple device support for it, other will follow. personally, i'm still okay with my current setup (AC86U). I know exactly my requirement and limitation that i can live with.

i will wait more device support then buy bcoz will b cheaper
those 1st few ones mostly vry expensive

where to buy Asus RT-AC865 ?
online of coz

This post has been edited by enteraname1: Aug 11 2019, 03:29 PM

U mean AC86U?

Malaysia official unit : RM 1049
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/asus-rt-...ZIBXcP&search=1

China official unit : CNY 899 = RM 532.60 (roughly), price not included international postage CNY 48=RM 28.44 (roughly)
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a220m...5fbcddcd773770e

The pros to buy Malaysia unit which covered 3 year local warranty which you can send back to ASUS Malaysia for warranty.
The cons to buy China unit which also covered 3 years warranty, but you need to send back to ASUS China for warranty (in case need warranty)

Thanks !
But, should be fine for China set? Rarely see router spoil d.
I guess.

U read this thread , start from last page

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4617839/+1680

my opinion, get local set.

Other Asus model is okay. But this one... Do get local set if have budget.

I guess u didn't read the previous posts, there were many reported having issue with China set (including myself) hence my advice to u better avoid that, don't get yourself into trouble.

Thanka everyone. Okay local set it is.

Hi guy i got question on the external fans for the router , the fan direction should be

1. Suck cold air outside into the router or
2. Suck hot air out from router ?

Thanks

Some people would say number 1 is better
But to me number 2 is better because less dust would go into the router instead of directly blowing into the router