I’m looking for changing my default Unifi router and want to see which brand and model you guys usually used.

Come and share here.

El-cheapo TP-Link TL-WR-843ND. Reliable for years. Only cycle power every 3-4 months.

I would recommend you switch to Asus RT-AC1300UHP. I am using TP-Link C3150 v2.

What does cycle power means every 3-4 months?

Any review use TP-Link C3150 v2?

Here at my home connected >15 devices. Even subscribing 100mbps feels not enough.

I'm using Mikrotik RB750Gr3.

Yes. Very good coverage and very stable, plus it does have IPS and built in antivirus as well, so it protects all your devices and IOTs. It is also very affordable, and cheaper than most of the high-end Asus routers. See here for a quick review from bro Jjuggler: https://techcyn.com/2018/03/14/tp-link-arch...3150-v2-review/

It is not as good as the high-end Asus routers but it is definitely worth the money and more.

TP-Link TL-WR1043ND - Crap
TP-Link TL-WDR4300 - Super crap
ASUS RT-N16 - Good
Huawei WS880 running ASUS firmware - Better
ASUS RT-AC68U - Best
ASUS RT-AC86U - Excellent

Power off / on.

As per title, sharing my main router here. AC68U is my current main router. Running on stock firmware. Currently testing the ROG Rapture AC5300.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Jul 1 2018, 07:38 AM

ac68u, once u go this u never go back. can buy from taobao t-mobile version, quite cheap now maybe 300+-?

This post has been edited by ben3003: Jul 1 2018, 07:41 AM

I agree. However, soon they will "lock" the firmware as well.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Jul 1 2018, 07:49 AM

Ac68u non t-mobile vs ac1300uhp

Which one is the best for double storey house

For 2.4GHz & 5GHz

it has been years already since this t-mobile is out in the market, i dont see they gonna do it just because we picked it up recently. my router was bought 2yrs ago from taobao.

Ac68u.

Kindly read the highlighted part, "soon" there my friend. This is the information I get so far.

ASUS RT-AC86U - potentially some issue with the 2.4GHz WiFi on 'recent' sets.
May want to hold off first, if you are considering this one.

Anyone has any opinion about Tenda?

Change to tp-link c2300

Not really cheap but the performance really good abg the line was stable.

Never reboot for the last 4 months

What issue if you can share?

There is some firmware problem with Unifi TV if you are using the C2300.

I use the mikrotik CCR1036 with 2 10Gb/s ports, a mikrotik fully managed 16 port 10Gb/s switch, with a fully managed 24 port Gb/s 2 port 10Gb/s switch. The CCR1036 with 36 CPU cores is full ready to perform software NAT and QoS at half its port capacity (28Gb/s) (a non blocking switch is defined as having half the port capacity for forwarding as traffic that goes in must come out somewhere).

For wifi i use both asus and the tplink router they give in wifi mode.

This post has been edited by System Error Message: Jul 1 2018, 09:15 PM

i'm not aware what the problem is

because so far my unifi tv work fine

i'm still on original firmware eventho new firmware is available since i use it

Better not update to the latest firmware then, as it will affect the unifi tv.

Guys, this model any good?

https://www.lazada.com.my/-i179704430-s2150...lFlag=true&mp=1

Looking for one to replace my Asus N12C1. The N12 is pretty lag when many device connected to it (around 20) and the range is not too good.

Much much better.

n12 always drop connection

Using AC68U as my main router....

as for AP, i got a few and i like to change accordingly.

now using AirPort Extreme and C1200 as an AP

as for Wifi,
-AC68U broadcast dual band at full strength on 5GHz, medium strength on 2.4GHz
-C1200 broadcast dual band at full strength on 5GHz, medium strength on 2.4GHz
-AirPort Extreme broadcast only 5Ghz at full strength (in my bedroom ) this is where i connect my Time Machine and also my NAS. easy for me to configure in my bedroom.

no reboot and everything works seamlessly.

This post has been edited by firdausbhari: Jul 2 2018, 03:10 PM

rt-68u with koolshare firmware. then you can play anything you want.

The regular N12 or also encompasses N12HP...?

I got 2 units N12HP, one as an independent router covering an entire double storey house, worked flawlessly for over 2 years, replaced the old VIP10 D-Link router.

The other was a repeater to Unifi Lite's TP Link C1200 covering 3-storey house, that one dropped kao kao that in the end I partially destroyed it within months. Recently replaced both N12HP and C1200 with Asus Lyra.

anyone use mikrotik hap ac here?

hAP AC Lite here. I think there a few of us with hAP AC. Maybe ask in the Mikrotik thread.

thank you bro

want to ask you guys, what is the best router (stability & speed) to get for Unifi 30(later 300mbps)? Budget want to limit around 500-600 if possible.

My current TPlink C7 v2 is behaving badly after few years usage, hang/random disconnect/unstable connectivity.

netgear orbi rbk40

Try the TP-Link Archer C7 v5 or v4. It has better hardware, and newer firmware, when compared to the TP-Link Archer C7 v2. If you don't want C7, try the Asus RT-AC1300UHP.

ASUS RT-AC86U x2 with AiMesh.. for 10Mbps UnifiLite.

Overkill

This post has been edited by pokchik: Aug 23 2018, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I try to avoid TPlink for now.
Do you know if the RT-AC1300UHP has a heatsink in it? I've had some experience where tplink products become hang that is caused by heat. It happens to my RE350 range extender as well.

I saw that the AC68U has a heatsink in it. Although its a much expensive product but ultimately if its a much more stable router with no issues then i'm thinking if its worth spending RM8xx for it.

I am not too sure, but the Asus RT-AC1300UHP is definitely a good buy, and the AC68U is more of a good buy. I am using TP-Link C3150 v2 myself, and it have never hang and remain warm, and I have left it on 24/7.

Change to mikrotik and super love it.
Few years with mikrotik and performance didn't disappointed me.
QoS is superb as control what I want for the traffic to prioritize

Using ASUS RT-AC5300 on my Streamyx 4mbps xDDDD
Unifi not available at my area as for now x(

Its super overkill for that.lol.

Using Asus RT-Ac87u on my 100 mbps unifi and due for turbo upgrade to 800mbps before end of this year. Superb performance and future ready to support 800mbps connection and what I love in Asus is 3 years warranty.

Ikr lol
My last router got fried by lightning so i got this last year xD

Asus RT-AC88U. So far so good.

Upgrade last year because old router too small to fit server rack

hello there...may i know how good is the wifi coverage? thinking of buying AC88U once my unifi turbo upgrade to 500mbps, do you think it will be enough to cover a 3 storey house when the router is put in the middle of the 2nd floor?

Not going to happen, you need an AP, or a few AP.

i used AC86U with my streamyx 8Mbps earlier this year and it was so goooooood..
all the intermittent disconnection, no coverage, etc. was replaced with a stable wifi & VDSL connection (using old Aztech modem as bridge).

overkill, but if you have the $$$ it's worth it.

weii.. bapak expensive mehhh. Hahahah. Worth it laa. I got turbo-ed also using trash can.. bhahahha.

I had the AC5300 (big and bulky, and the power brick is literally a brick) but sold it off after using the the AC88U because it's more stable. Coupled with 2 AC68Us around the house.

I recently got a TP-Link RE650 to extend the range outside to the patio area.. Seems to do a good job as well.

This post has been edited by mel5582: Aug 26 2018, 10:43 PM

Yes I think it will suffice. I have mine on the lower ground level at one corner of the house and it covers everything except the very last room of a 3 storey house as well. The bonus and thing that I utilize and love about it is the 8 LAN ports unlike most other routers. Helps that I got it at a great price in Singapore too.

good to hear that! Will most probably buy once my unifi is turbo-ed...thanks anyway!

Bro since you have 1 AC5300 and 2 AC68U why don’t try on AiMesh?

what about mesh type like Tp-link Deco or Asus Lyra?

better than AP or not?

That is also AP actually, but AP connected via wireless backhaul. An AP with LAN backhaul or with LAN connection is much better than wireless mesh.

thank you explaining this two thing

I'm using AiMesh but the TP-Link RE650 was a cheaper alternative that I plugged near the corner wall facing outside.. at least I don't need to have wires dangling to a separate router.