Just to update on the WDS topic.
All the EU, MY, and US firmware will have the WDS feature hidden.
However, the WDS feature only work on EU, US firmware.
I am not able to get it working on MY firmware with the same steps.

I finally settled with : Main router (MY timebb), secondary router WDS enabled (US firmware).

This post has been edited by ryws: Jun 27 2020, 02:10 AM

I have weak 5G signal. I flashed to EU firmware + enabled beamforming.
The 5Ghz wifi signal did improve the speed from 20mbps to 50mbps.
But, stability was still an issue. Connection sometimes dropped due to weak signal.

At the end, I opt for second c1200 (used, plenty selling about RM60) and use WDS.

This post has been edited by ryws: Jun 27 2020, 02:10 AM

Anyone can confirm this? Thanks.

Most likely will not work. The SSID and MAC Address are used for bridge. So, using another router will have different MAC.
Why not hard reset the TP link AC1200?

THanks for the information. Need to setup again which I dont remember how
Anyhow, since I'd placed the aluminium foils (from baby packaging) on top of my router. Now even diff floor also I can get stable 5ghz signal. Unbelievable

Can show how and where you place the foil?

This post has been edited by 4lt4ir: Jul 3 2020, 12:05 AM

main router at upper floor. Router hanging in the wall in the middle of the house


ground floor putting on the side

I use 100plus can, cut into half semi-circle.
The signal is stronger than aluminum foil. (thicker I guess).

Anybody still using Archer C5 model?
Any better firmware to reduce frequently auto reboot?

Thanks a lot.

Thanks for the pics! The foil is just normal aluminum foil used for cooking/baking or is it a special one?

This is very interesting. Can show us photos please? Is the can put directly on top of the antenna?

This post has been edited by 4lt4ir: Jul 4 2020, 09:10 PM

The antenna coverage is 360 degree. By doing this, you boost all the signal to the front 180 degree.
This is effective especially your router is placed at the corner of your house/condo.


This post has been edited by ryws: Jul 4 2020, 03:35 PM

Very nice! And thank you for showing the pics. So doing this should boost both the 2.4GHz as well as 5GHz signal, right?

Yes, will significantly increase the WIFI speed at signal weak area.( i.e. 2-3 bars)

Thanks. Now wondering if this trick will work with wifi repeaters/range extenders...

try turn around router and adjust antenna direction?

duplicate

This post has been edited by nonamer: Jul 6 2020, 08:05 PM

duplicate

This post has been edited by nonamer: Jul 6 2020, 08:06 PM

Does anyone found the default password for this firmware?

router : Archer C1200 V1
Firmware Version: C1200v1_eu_time-up-boot-1.0.0 Build 20180502 rel.45702

before update. the router still can log in using default password admin/admin.
but after update to its latest firmware Archer C1200(EU) V1 TIME Wireless Router (Latest 02-05-2018).
become is unable to log in with admin/admin. even after hard reset also cant using this password to log in. the firmware changed the default password.


tried :

admin/admin
admin/password
user/password
admin/adm@xxxx (last 4 digit of MAC)
tmadmin/tmadmin
tmadmin/password
TIMExxxx/TIMExxxx (last 4 digit of MAC)

hi , i am using tplink c1200 provided by tm but i encountered frequent disconnect which the internet symbol turns orange frequently, i would like to ask is it something wrong with the firmware ? i have a thought to buy a new router but i need to make sure is it wrong with the firmware. i called for tm technician to come but still the problem persist. should i flash EU firmware ? thanks

Ask tech check on their side and see who disconnect the connection, and it can be the fibre signal too over and causing disconnection.

Or the modem side got issues need to exchanged, check the c1200 log, should showing some clues on which one is the cause.

Also changing the router is recommended, this router like to reboot randomly, unless you want it to reboot in the middle of enjoying the internet, then nah...

Today is 7.7, better go grab one at discount price.