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SilentVampire
post Jun 1 2018, 09:12 PM

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QUOTE(kingkingyyk @ Jun 1 2018, 08:56 PM)
Mine has 2 walls to pass through.
I had used TP-Link before, games work as well, but the firmware is buggy and not being updated.  biggrin.gif Switched to ASUS and has no complain, now I'm getting monthly firmware update to patch security loophole & new features.
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I am using TP-Link and you are right. It does not get updated as often as ASUS and Asus is very good with firmware updates. My next router would be Asus for sure.
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post Jun 1 2018, 10:40 PM

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You need combination of product or invest in a grade router instead however depend on budget wise issue


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post Jun 1 2018, 10:42 PM

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nowadays dont need to use Homeplug already, that tech already outdated.
just get a wifi repeater, if your house is not double story (i didnt read) then should be ok
SilentVampire
post Jun 1 2018, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Jun 1 2018, 10:42 PM)
nowadays dont need to use Homeplug already, that tech already outdated.
just get a wifi repeater, if your house is not double story (i didnt read) then should be ok
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You joking right? Home plug is not outdated and repeater is even worse than homeplug as it halves the throughout.

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post Jun 1 2018, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Jun 1 2018, 10:47 PM)
You joking right? Home plug is not outdated and repeater is even worse than homeplug as it halves the throughout.
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no im not.

im using tp link ac1750
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post Jun 2 2018, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Jun 1 2018, 10:47 PM)
You joking right? Home plug is not outdated and repeater is even worse than homeplug as it halves the throughout.
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He ia not joking. Homeplug easily can be interfere if you use alot electricity.

I was once having such bad connection until this year.

You need get a good router and wireless adapter. I currently getting 2ms on a wifi connection.

What you need to buy?
A Wi-Fi router that support beamforming and a wireless adapter that also support beam forming . I easily get 52mbps on my unifi and also 2ms

I bought tenda AC18 AC1900
TP link Ac1900



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Setup cost me rm329.05 + rm 167.92 = rm496.97
SilentVampire
post Jun 2 2018, 02:36 PM

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QUOTE(Theoutspokenguy @ Jun 2 2018, 02:19 PM)
He ia not joking.  Homeplug easily can be interfere if you use alot electricity.

I was once having such bad connection until this year.

You need get a good router and wireless adapter. I currently getting 2ms on a wifi connection.

What you need to buy?
A Wi-Fi router that support beamforming and a wireless adapter that also support beam forming . I easily get 52mbps on my unifi and also 2ms

I bought tenda  AC18 AC1900
TP link Ac1900



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Setup cost me rm329.05 + rm 167.92 = rm496.97
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Thank you for this bro. I am aware of your setup. But saying that home plug is outdated is incorrect. It is much better than extender if you are in a single phase wiring, and of course a good router and wireless adapter is the way to go.
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post Jun 2 2018, 02:50 PM

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QUOTE(SilentVampire @ Jun 2 2018, 02:36 PM)
Thank you for this bro. I am aware of your setup. But saying that home plug is outdated is incorrect. It is much better than extender if you are in a single phase wiring, and of course a good router and wireless adapter is the way to go.
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I have used homeplug before had so much problem. Especially 3 phase certain plug cant link to certain plug and if run too many house suddenly connection died. Need restart i am speaking from using homeplug for 2 years.

Hassle you need go to the point to restart while i can restart my router and wireless adapter from my pc.

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post Jun 2 2018, 02:53 PM

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QUOTE(Theoutspokenguy @ Jun 2 2018, 02:50 PM)
I have used homeplug before had so much problem. Especially 3 phase  certain plug cant link to certain plug and if run too many  house suddenly connection died. Need restart i am speaking from using homeplug for 2 years.

Hassle you need go to the point to restart while i can restart my router and wirelesa adapter from my pc.
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Of course, if you seen the advice here from us, we have told many others that homeplug does not work or work very
poorly on three phrase wiring, as the data is transmitted over electrical lines, and three phase is not on the same circuit. The best investment is still a great router and wireless adapter.
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post Jun 3 2018, 10:21 AM

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FYI guys I just bought a homeplug and I finally got to utilize my 30 mbps unifi fully.
I bought aztech homeplug since people complain about tp-link so much.Very low ping(around 5-7ms).No packet loss.Never disconnect.
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post Jun 3 2018, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(SilverHawk21 @ Jun 3 2018, 10:21 AM)
FYI guys I just bought a homeplug and I finally got to utilize my 30 mbps unifi fully.
I bought aztech homeplug since people complain about tp-link so much.Very low ping(around 5-7ms).No packet loss.Never disconnect.
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FYI, TP Link is not the problem here. Most people are not aware that their house is three phase wiring. If you use Aztecs home plug on a three phase wiring, it would be problematic as well.
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post Jun 3 2018, 12:29 PM

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QUOTE(SilverHawk21 @ Jun 1 2018, 06:14 AM)
So my Tenda F3 router that I ordered from lazada has a sucky connection.Should I get a homeplug or a better router?
I have daily usage of gaming so I want a low ping.If I get a homeplug,how do i know if it's compatible with my house?
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Like most of the forumer advise, pls invest a good router. Eventually you save your money and your valuable time. It is very frustrated every time you need to reset and troubleshoot your home WiFi.

Pls go to check Lazada, ASUS Lyra is on sales now RM999, the original price was RM1999. Good deals I am using it right now, no issue. It works for Unifi/Maxis and TIME.
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post Jun 3 2018, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(SilverHawk21 @ Jun 3 2018, 10:21 AM)
FYI guys I just bought a homeplug and I finally got to utilize my 30 mbps unifi fully.
I bought aztech homeplug since people complain about tp-link so much.Very low ping(around 5-7ms).No packet loss.Never disconnect.
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Great,

Actually tplink also ok, just make sure u get the model av1200 which come with newer qualcomn chipset.
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post Jun 3 2018, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(XPS @ Jun 1 2018, 06:26 PM)
Homeplugs had never been decent options for gaming.  You need proper QOS to ensure the lowest possible latency.  That means a high end router with fast processor (read > RM1k routers) and good 5GHz radio chips if you game via wifi.
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At that pricing - I rather get something like a Mikrotik + Ubiquiti setup icon_idea.gif

Those consumer routers are not that good for the money if you ask me - enterprise ones are much better although you will be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of configurations you can do icon_idea.gif

Bonus: they are much more secure and likely to get firmware/security updates quicker, as this is meant for the enterprise market icon_idea.gif

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TSSilverHawk21
post Jun 3 2018, 07:49 PM

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Homeplug:
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Wifi:
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Really improved.Play CSGO also no lag.I'm so happy now

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post Jun 3 2018, 08:09 PM

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QUOTE(SilverHawk21 @ Jun 3 2018, 07:49 PM)

Really improved.Play CSGO also no lag.I'm so happy now

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Happy to hear you have a good results. If you get a better router, you will have the same results though. I am sure you are using C1200 or DIR850L true? That is basic and not even worth it to be used.

 

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