Hi guys. Just wondering, is there anyone on the forum using Asus RT-AC1300UHP router for Unifi? If yes, is it stable? I will be getting a free replacement of the archer c1200 TPlink router from Unifi but thinking if i should get a better one instead.

stable, for small to medium house (wifi coverage)

Bro AVFAN is using it

Can read also here https://www.blacktubi.com/review/asus-rt-ac1300uhp/

This post has been edited by enduser: Jun 19 2018, 09:42 PM

Ahh okay. If i purchase the Asus AC1300UHP, do i need to update the firmware (https://www.asus.com/my/Networking/RT-AC130.../HelpDesk_BIOS/) from this link? Current version : 3.0.0.4.380.8228

Thanks for the link!

This post has been edited by gailfriz: Jun 19 2018, 10:02 PM

It's always a good idea to use the latest firmware
The latest firmwares not only add extra features, they also close any security loophole & vulnerabilities from hacking

acrt1300uhp is a cost effective router.
used it 6 months now.
trouble free.
yes, update to that current firmware.

i hv no comments on how it does for CCTV, remote access, exotic use... never used it for those.

i use it for 2 storey house, 12 devices, mix of 5 and 2.4ghz.
mainly entertainment streaming incl torr, browsing, pc stuff.
very good for worldcup 2018 streaming in 1080p, foc...

wifi 50ft 5ghz for pc windows 10:

Very good and very stable router, would highly recommend this to any new user.

Yup, that's true. Heard there's alot of vulnerabilities nowadays regarding routers.

How's the download speed for smart TV usage when connected via Wifi using this router (Mbps)? Currently i'm on the 50 Mbps unifi plan and i'm using the default stock TM D-Link router (very old one) and is placed upstairs. When i use wifi in the room upstairs with the router i will get approx 40-50 Mbps which is definitely good enough for me. However, when i use the Wifi downstairs on the smart TV, the download speed is about 5 - 10 Mbps only. Therefore, I bought a TP-Link wifi repeater which is placed downstairs and the Wifi download speed for the smart TV went up to about 20-30 Mbps. Just wondering, if i do purchase this Asus router, will it actually help with the download speed downstairs? Thanks.

Thanks for the info!

wifi is always a tricky one, a lot depends on yr home, the actual posiitons, and what actual devices.

if i hv to estimate, assuming yr smart tv can do 5ghz, u shud get 30-40mbps without the repeater if line of sight is not badly cluttered, like many walls, etc.

if it is on same floor <50ft, can get pretty much full speed

with rtac1300uhp, the use of repeater will not be necessary.


anyway, once u replace the old router with the new, u will find all devices will work better.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jun 21 2018, 02:05 PM

What is the difference between this RT-AC1300UHP & RT-AC58U? Both looks similar with the RT-AC58U slightly cheaper but according to asus msia website, the AC58U is for larger home while the RT-AC1300uhp is for medium size home

https://www.asus.com/my/Product-Compare/?pr...b7yPOvOrbFH&b=0

This post has been edited by spetnaz: Jun 22 2018, 05:18 PM

If affordable you can try on ASUS Lyra.
Using it performance is good, no dead zone in my house

The difference between the 2....
also AC1300UHP have 256MB of RAM while AC58U only have 128MB

This post has been edited by firdausbhari: Jun 22 2018, 06:28 PM

Wow thanks... seems like the cheaper AC58 is good enough for me

no worries. my advice is just buy according to your budget. also stay away from TMobile ac1900 hehe

This post has been edited by firdausbhari: Jun 22 2018, 06:31 PM

I just purchased the Asus AC1300UHP. Will get the router in a couple of days. Can't wait to test it out! Thanks for all the help guys.

it' a good router, enjoy.

Great choice. You definitely won’t regret it.

Update : Got the AC-RT1300UHP today. Very satisfied with the speed. Both 2.4G & 5G managed to clock 51mbps download speed. Before this using the stock TM's tp link, the 2.4G only manage 5-6mbps max

Can explain why advice to stay away from TMobile ac1900?

just my 2 cents. ac1300uhp is a better choice. you will get official support from Asus. or better yet look for used local unit AC68U.

Update:

Got the router today and found it to be good so far. My smart TV is getting maximum speed too

Where did you buy it? I find that Shopee has the lowest price so far.

I got mine from Lazada. Found the one with the most verified reviews haha.

How many 5Ghz channels available with this model?
Can you list it out?

This is dual band router, 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. So only one 5Ghz available.
I guess you are asking how many SSID can create.

All ASUS router it come with 3 guest network (additional 3 SSID) each band.

3 + 1 for 2.4Ghz
3 + 1 for 5Ghz

No...I was asking how many 5ghz channels available.
Example: Channel 36, 38, 40, 42, 48, 100, 120, 149, 165.

36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165


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Thanks for the info.
It appear even asus also opts to disable DFS channels.

I guess it must be some reason ASUS disable DFS channels.
Can I learn from you why you want to use DFS required channels?

Have any of you tried changing the wifi channel for Asus router? I understand that it’s best to choose a wifi channel with fewer people on it to increase speed and at the same time reduce the wifi from disconnecting. Also, are the DFS channels really that great? Thanks!

If one uses 5ghz band with 80Mhz width, with that 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165, there are only two non-overlapping channels.

Having access to additional 5ghz channels is preferred.

Hi all.. i never used dual band router before. So, I have a question. When enabling the wifi, is it possible to just use 1 ssid for all users, and let the rounter select/change automatically between 2.4 & 5GHz?

Yes, but the router will need to have a smart connect feature for that.

yes.

i don't remember doing anything extra.... set ssid, tick 5ghz.

it will do the rest... say, ssid abcd for 2.4ghz, the other will appear as abcd_5G, use same PW.

yr devices, if dual band, will go for whichever is stronger.

this router for its price is pretty good - stable and reliable.

for my unifi 800mbps:

ethernet is max if yr device is gigiabit - my test 860mbps on one device.

wifi... <40ft, 5ghz strong... 200-400mbps; >50ft, likely it will switch to 2.4ghz, get 20-30 mbps, still good enough for most purposes.

been using this rtac1300uhp router for 1.5 years now.


remember to update to current firmware:
3.0.0.4.380_8457

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 16 2019, 12:54 PM

tq guys... i just placed an order for rt-ac1300uph as well..

i trust u will enjoy this router.

other questions, can read/ask here... all the asus kakis around to help!
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2651405/+10060

You will see 2 SSID for dual band router and client, unless your disable one of the band. Another alternative is use mesh wifi, it only will show one SSID. Btw good buy

just updated the firmware of ac1300uhp, seems to make the router unstable. anybody facing the same issue?

You can have to option to go back to previous version FW if you think it is unstable.

Manually downgrade the Firmware
https://www.asus.com/my/Networking/RT-AC130.../HelpDesk_BIOS/