For me, it's the lack of vlan config and load balancing over my choice of 2 interfaces that precludes my use of consumer routers. Then again my Mikrotik is consumer-priced so best of both worlds, I guess.

When you're buying a consumer-grade router, you are buying the hardware for short-term, say 3 to 4 years? And most of the time, you can't use their "special" features since it requires data input from your end. When something comes free, then you are their revenue.

Anyone can confirm this method working?

Hi guys, can i confirm is the latest firmware version Archer C1200(EU) V1 TM Unifi Wireless Router (Latest 16-5-2018) working well?

Tplink Site: https://www.tp-link.com/my/support/download...00/v1/#Firmware

As i am currently having 1.0.0 Build 20170905 rel.41738 (EU) on my Archer C1200 (Unifi), Hardware: [Archer C1200 v1.0}

sorry posted in wrong thread

This post has been edited by yeeeeko: May 7 2020, 11:14 AM

Looks like i missed something that is cheap and nice. Have to dig deeper for mikrotik or ubiquity routers.

I am using default unifi router and just not satisfied with it.

You can't get much out of your default router. It is always recommended to invest on a third-party router. Brand varies as well as their features.

any custom firmware for Archer C1200 such openwrt?

Anyone can suggest a good and affordable Router to match Unifi 500Mbps?

Tqs

Asus RT-AX3000

i use TPlink AC1200 for around 1yr....other than slow boot up time , its pretty good compare to Dlink 850L....

restart my TPlink once a month , or sometime on weekly basis ...so far so good.. seldom hang .... 5Ghz wifi can get me 90Mbps on 100Mbps unifi , even at 75% wifi signal .....

The archer c1200 is a good router, no doubt in that, it is just the firmware is so buggy that causes the router to undergo its kernel panic session that causes the router to freeze and reboot. If the hardware is superior and the code of execution is weak, then the hardware has to follow the rules set by the code of execution. From my own personal experience, I've used both DIR850L and C1200. Both performs slightly similar except one with visible antennas and another doesn't. However it is recommended NOT to use any routers given by the ISPs especially with those router specially-coded under the supervision of TM or any other ISPs.

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as per highlighted... why ? most of the time i use paid VPN.

Owning a vpn service don't ensure that you're safe in the online world my friend. There are a lot of security measures should be taken apart from owning a vpn service. If you're using an ISP router that has poor security in it, then you're a goner. Remember how a few hackers get busted in the recent years? Are you confident your VPN provider able to protect you?

based on ur experience , how much a non-consumer router cost us ?

any recommendation ?

does this firmware fix wifi connection issue my current unit wifi keep reconnect randomly

If you're using speed below than 500Mbps, Mikrotik would be fine. Above 800Mbps you will be needing a higher end mikrotik router or an ubiquiti. Do note that, you will be needing to understand a few programming-commands required to alter the settings of the router to fit your needs that won't be made publicly available. Usually those who own these type of routers often power users who wish to get more control over their networking gear. Cheapest would be Mikrotik around RM270 and max can go up to RM2k and above.

Another best solution is to own a consumer-grade router that gives you over 50% control such as from ASUS with broadcom chipset since it is supported by Asus-Merlin fw. I am not affiliated with ASUS, but so far, they are recommended (ASUS with Broadcom chipset) by me. However I am not keen to use their features that requires data since I am more into a privacy-driven dude, thus lead me to opt for an prosumer-based router that gives me 100% of control towards my router.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: May 13 2020, 04:16 PM

which Mikrotik model around RM270...couldnt see anything within this price range

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