...after i go update to v15.03.05.05...cannot use already...

How to said cannot use? Be specific.

You using Maxis fibre? Unifi? Streamyx? Vdsl?

Still can access web interface?

You mean bricked already?

maxis fibre,before update original interface routeer setting 1st startup setting got unifi/maxis choose...after update...dont have already....

no bricked,i think is my update firmware cannot use
maxis fibre,before update original interface routeer setting 1st startup setting got unifi/maxis choose...after update...dont have already....

Well u can go in more advance setting see about set vlan id set to 621.

cannot....

you bought from ookas? they got support for tenda products.

The router comes with a firmware which has specific profiles for Malaysian ISPs. However, if you flash it to the latest available from the Tenda website, you will not have these profiles and hence won't be able to connect.

The solution is to flash Asus Merlin 68U firmware.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/108975435-post47.html

This post has been edited by dineshmike: Jan 19 2018, 04:58 PM

Very interesting. Has anyone here tried flashing to Merlin's AC68U firmware?

Nice. Can flash merlin.

Can anyone give me a guide of setting maxis fiber with ac18 tenda ? It’s completely fine with unifi but not my maxis

faikioscarm Just wondering if you ever manage to find the stock firmware?

This post has been edited by fli_guy84: Jul 10 2018, 01:38 PM

Call Tenda support / PM them on Facebook. Get them to email you the Malaysia version of the firmware.

Flash it & you are back in business.

The Merlin firmware is not official (even Merlin himself don't endorse it) & the flashing procedures involved a few more steps than your 'standard' flashing. If you don't know what you are doing...don't.

Thanks for the suggestion wind01. I've gotten the firmware from Tenda MY support. It's the same version that comes with the router.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Nt8emUcJ...iew?usp=sharing

Edit (09/06/2019): Link above is dead. Updated link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rHSOv6hKE...bGzQ26jMCs7kqyY

And of course, flash it at your own risk.

This post has been edited by fli_guy84: Jun 9 2019, 11:03 PM

Thought of getting this router for the coming unifi speed upgrade. To current owners what do you think? Is it good?

Can't find anything for the AC18. This is the performance of the AC15. I guess safe to say that the AC18 will be better.
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wi...howall=&start=2
WAN to LAN 760Mbps

on second thoughts... I think I'll skip this router. Last firmware update was January 2017, when I asked tech support, they are clueless haha without these overhead costs it's no wonder they can price it cheap.

If you like constant firmware updates, get a Mikrotik. They release RC firmwares like every other week and stable firmwares about once a month.

Stable


Release Candidate (RC)

Hi bro, we discussed once about Mikrotik. I think it is time for me to explore this option now, even though I have a good router. Which would be a mid-range, not too expensive model, that I can explore? Looking for something with wireless, and have AC capabilities, with updated firmware? Thank you.

I have the router. Stock firmware has nothing to shout about, it's basic and it works.

If you want more features, get the Asus-Merlin firmware. Though it's kind of 'illegal' to install it on non-Asus routers, it adds tons of features. WiFi strength gets a bit weaker but the additional features are worth it.

Mikrotik's lineup for 250-500 range is quite simple.

Router only, 5 x GBe, no wifi, can handle 800Mbps, 256MB RAM
hEX ~RM260
hEX S As above with 1 SFP port.

WiFi Routers with 5 x GBe, 5GHZ AC
hAP AC Lite - Single Stream (1:1 MIMO) (5 x Fe) hAP AC Lite only has 100mbit ethernet and is too slow for 800Mbps or even 500Mbps so is out.
hAP AC2 - Dual Stream (2:2 MIMO, 128MB RAM)
hAP AC - Triple Stream (3:3 MIMO, 128MB RAM)

One thing to note is that Mikrotik positions these as APs but they work fine as routers too. They only have half the RAM of the hEX. However 128MB is still a lot for a Mikrotik.

hAP AC2 and AC are both comparable. On paper, the newer model, hAP AC2, seems faster for routing but obviously slower for Wifi. I guess probably best to choose one of these. I forgot exactly but the price approx RM300 vs RM500?. You should check the Mikrotik forums for comments, they're all fanboys but they complain a lot too.

A few points about Mikrotik's wifi. While they have cutting edge stuff for PtP wireless, their home wifi products are just average. For example, they don't have MU-MIMO in their firmware even though some of their newer products are MU-MIMO capable. To be fair, I've not used the latest hAP AC or AC2. Been meaning to get the hAP AC but just haven't got round to it. Currently I'm using the hEX and the hAP AC Lite and RB2011UAS-2HnD as APs. Quite happy with them.

Lastly, firmware. It's the best thing about Mikrotik. It's updated regularly, more regularly than I can keep track of. One version of firmware works for all their devices. From the cheapest hAP Lite to their CloudCoreRouter, it's the same firmware and same features. Of course, subject to hardware limitations.

Some other cool things about Mikrotik routers.
- They can take a range of voltage. The hEX can be supplied with 8-30V. So in a pinch, you can even use a 19V laptop PSU as long as the plug fits.
- If it has PoE, you can plug-in both PoE and DC. It'll use the one with the higher voltage. If that fails, it'll change to the other even if it's a different voltage. In fact, it's recommended that you use a different voltage so you can monitor the voltage and if it changes, you'll know that there's a failure with one of them.
- The low-end models uses 5V micro-USB for power so you can use a phone charger or a powerbank in case the stock PSU fails. Or you can use the PSU to charge your phones. LOL.
- Some models have a beeper and there're scripts to play a tune. LOL. OK, nvm this.
- Scripting. So many things you can do with this. Update DDNS, send an email and message me on Telegram when the IP changes.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jul 13 2018, 10:31 PM

Very extensive write-up bro. Thank you. Very much appreciated. Will explore the products and see what options they are offering.

I'll probably just go with asus or even tplink like the Archer C7. Tp link was quick to patch KRACK vulnerability in Nov 2017, which sounds good enough for me. https://www.tp-link.com/my/download/Archer-...4.html#Firmware

not sure can use the latest firmware or need to stick with 380.66_6?

Follow this guide, it's better: https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=a...t-text=&act=url

For firmware mentioned in the guide, you can download it here: https://source.wifihell.com/9-firmware.koolshare.cn/MERLIN/

As far as I know, the firmware is customised version of Merlin by Koolshare. What I notice is it has Webshell built-in. Not sure what else is different.

Thank you bro for the help! actually i can read chinese, also the firmware just download the latest ac68u one?

It's good that you can read Chinese, it took me a few rounds of reading the translated page to fully understand the guide.

I started with firmware RT-AC68U_378.56_beta2-X5.7-20151017 as in the guide. Then, I upgraded to RT-AC68U_380.59_X6.6.1 by using the Merlin's firmware upgrade page under Administration. Lastly, I upgraded to RT-AC68U_380.70_0-X7.9.

I guess you can skip 380.59_X6.6.1 and go directly to 380.70_0-X7.9, but you gotta add the Webshell app manually under 'Koolshare Merlin software center'. I think it's important that you start with 378.56 as the base firmware though, so don't skip this firmware.

Reason: https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Installation


Edit: Added more info.

This post has been edited by fli_guy84: Jul 23 2018, 10:05 AM

ok. so much info here! really appreciate it bro. thanks again
seems the 5g light won't light up ahaha is it? and u using it rn?

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Jul 22 2018, 11:30 PM

Just noticed that 378.56 firmware is not available on the link. I've uploaded it here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1N9pJO11ZD...-V7buCQxN7RZ3yC

Yup, I'm using it right now and just noticed that the '5G' and 'USB3.0' LEDs are not lighted up even though I've enabled them both. I guess it's a bug.

awww you are so caring! much thanks. I go try then let you know the outcome. tq

Hi guys have anyone having problem when upgrading to asus merlin firmware. Mine keep showing format error. I only able to flash firmware that is from tenda.

With the knowledge I now have, I believe you can emulate the ASUS routers on both the Tenda AC15 as well as the Tenda AC18. You will just have to compile a custom CFE, utilizing the real Tenda Variables in stead of the ASUS variables, together with something like the above modifications.

If someone has a Tenda router, my suggestion would be to do a NVRAM dump. Then update the variables in the vortex CFE with the Tenda Variables... but only use the ones used in the Vortex CFE. Not necessary to add other variables. Flash your Tenda with your modified Vortex CFE, and then your Tenda router will also be an ASUS clone. (This is my working theory.. unfortunately I don't have a Tenda to experiment on)... maybe some readers in this group can comment, or do the experiment and enlighten us all.

See this post

ASUSWRT Merlin Build 384.5 or later ON Linksys EA6900 or EA6700

Hello! I'm not very pro at routers and stuff but I thinking to replace my AC1200 since im getting the 800MBps turbo soon. everyone is saying this stock router is not strong enough for 800MBps so im thinking to change to Tenda AC1900. is it any good? the reviews in this lazada page says it has local unifi firm ware installed and it said it supports 800mbps Unifi. TENDA AC1900 Lazada

on LAN connection confirm can. WiFi definitely not

Thanks for replying friend. But is it still better overall compared to Archer C1200 ?
also any recommendations for routers than can go up to 800mbps via Wifi?

it definitely will better than c1200 but WiFi is a very tricky thing. both the client and router side must be good. about the router that can go up till 800mbps will be very expensive ~2k above maybe can't even achieve.

Speed-wise, C1200 max out around 200-300mbps. While Tenda AC18 can get around 400-500mbps.

The following routers below should be able to exceed 500mbps:

Smallnetbuilder router rank

Was thinking of getting this router for my Time 100Mbps plan. Does it not work right out of the box?

It does for TIME.

Hi sifu, was planning to get this router and flash it with Merlin firmware.

Anyone tried whether it works with Unifi HyppTV?

I just get it and it should works with unifi TV as long is Malaysia firmware.

so any new progress? I'm waiting it to be shipped and delivered.

I just order yesterday from shopee..rm282 only..waiting to deliver next few days and hope can try flash with Asus merlin

haha I bought rm280 only

Wah cheaper than me la.haha..bought from ookas?

yes u?

hi bro just get mine today.... should I flash the Merlin right away or late a bit haha. how r u using now? any cons?

Hey! It depends, if you're satisfied with the performance, I think you should just stick with the stock firmware. However, if you're feeling adventurous and willing to take a small risk of bricking the router, I do recommend you to flash the Merlin firmware for the added features. It's a small risk but I did brick my router after performing the factory reset. So, don't ever perform the factory reset.

After flashing with Merlin, I have no issues at all. Everything works as intended after following the guide I posted earlier. I just haven't tested HyppTV but I guess it should work. No cons so far.

omg it bricked after factory reset, I planned to upgrade to 384 branch. anyone tested?

Damn, too little too late. Well, no way to unbrick it from my experience. Your best bet it to let contact the customer service for replacement and be honest about it. They did replace my router even though I said I flashed it with Merlin.

I heard they say after upgrade to 384 branch better do a factory reset but i scare.... Have u tried goes to the newest stable merlin firmware?
Edit: i want to upgrade cause my asus router app cant detect this router merlin firmware

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 3 2018, 12:22 PM

can share the steps after you finish upgraded

Can you test Hypptv whether its working or not with Merlin? My kids need to watch HyppTv

Whoops, misunderstood your post. Thought you performed Factory Reset already. Glad that you didn't.

Anyway, I've tried the latest branch from official Merlin, but the UI is a bit laggy so I didn't like it. So I sticked with latest Koolshare's version. You can try to flash it, just as long as you don't perform Factory Reset. For my case, I don't use the app so I'm fine with it.

Can't promise it, but I'll try when I'm free this week. My TV is gone, so gotta try to connect to my monitor, which is cumbersome.

okook. for the hypptv later I go back I try and tell results.

I confirm it works with HyppTV!


This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 3 2018, 03:26 PM

Wow.nice. Cant wait my ac18 to arrive.You already flashwith Merlin?hows the performance

Got steps how flash to asus merlin?

Great! Thanks for checking it out.

yes. haha I already flash Merlin on the first day LoL. I find that the wireless signal from 5ghz is not that stronk compared to stock firmware... I mainly use 5ghz band only.
refer up page 2 posted by this guy fli_guy84

haha sifu u r the one who provide me the tutorials all. Tq so much.

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 3 2018, 04:51 PM

*double post* deleted.

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 3 2018, 04:50 PM

Woww super adventurous..flashing Merlin firmware since day 1

Refer here bro https://post.smzdm.com/p/457435/ from previous fliguy post

Thanks..will refer to it

where to get at 280 ah? care to share the link?
is it easy to setup including for hypptv? afraid I may fumble on this...

This post has been edited by ceras: Sep 4 2018, 05:48 PM

U go shopee buy and put the promo code -RM10.
Heads Up:
It is extremely easy to set up hypptv on either Stock firmware or even Merlin.

I found a fix for weak wifi 5ghz signal for u guys using merlin firmware!
Go to Wireless>Professional>last one:Region>Change it to All Area and voila.
This is my setting:

thank you for the heads up. will grab my unit now...

This post has been edited by ceras: Sep 4 2018, 06:10 PM

Haha bro ok. Any problem/ help needed just ask here. I'll be here instantly see whether can I help u.
Attached some toxics for u ahhaha

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 4 2018, 06:23 PM


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hi.. for those who have flash merlin firmware on the ac18..can you guys check whether ai mesh is supported? thanks

you are poisoning me! now I want it like yesterday!

AiMesh is a newer thing and it is not in the 380.70 merlin firmware. I did not dare to flash newer one scared have problem.
and also some information, AiMesh is closed source, so right now it is not supported on Merlin, not sure in the future.

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 4 2018, 06:34 PM

i see..thanks for the fast respond ..though of using this router to form AiMesh at home..haha

I think I broke my c1200 v1 the 5ghz signal is very cacat aha!

The C1200 v1 is already cacat a long time ago. Nothing to do with you.

No now the link speed is terrible and cant get more than 10mps at 5ghz. and the whole router just restart after I do a speed test LMAO... I'm just using 5g wds will cause memory leak?

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 5 2018, 08:34 AM

What did you do with it until it acted like this?

just use my c1200 as a wds repeater and it acting weird until I discovered this problem.

Before u configure c1200 as wds, what was the firmware version?

You need to flash to the eu version before configure as wds

I am running eu firmware January if not mistaken.

This post has been edited by prokiller1199: Sep 5 2018, 09:41 AM

Maybe u accidentally deleted some commands while configuring to wds

Try flash it again to eu firmware and re-configure

how aha?

Go to 1st page of below thread to download eu firmware

Official TP-Link C1200 V1(EU) Firmware is out, Hidden WDS functionality works!, Page 29


Download the eu Jan version

Hi any ac18 user flash coolshare merlin firmware here ?
I flash it but cannot connect to Unifi, anyone can help ? I use wizard setup but not see any choice for Unifi or maxis

u nid to find the IPTV setting somewhere at WAN

Dem having problem to connect unifi after upgrade to merlin. Got error Timeout waiting for PADO packet".

wut, i did not encounter this problem.

Please share your setting for unifi connection bro

Can connect now after change IPTV port in LAN settings..it will assign to correct VLAN 500 for internet..

okok good to hear!

Yeah!any fine need to be done?

did ur signal strong?