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post Sep 21 2018, 02:53 AM

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QUOTE(heidarren @ Sep 21 2018, 02:18 AM)
M9 Plus is available in Sri Computer Low Yat Plaza, RM899, can negotiate if pay by cash, I just got a set of it, but 2 problems, 1st is IPv6 not working, no matter Dynamic IP or PPPoE, statefull or stateless, maybe gonna wait them to fix. 2nd is too easy to switch to 2.4GHz, maybe all mesh systems got the same problem too

Coverage is amazing, especially 2.4GHz, QoS surprisingly good, 802.11k, v, r supported, Orbi and Velop only has 802.11k, v, no r supported. Ethernet backhaul supported, but 2nd 5GHz not available for clients, only for backhaul. US selling this set for USD299, Netgear Orbi RBK40 is USD230, in Malaysia, RM899 for M9 Plus, RBK40 RM1799, if you compare the price between M5 and M9 Plus, it should be more than RM1500 for M9 Plus, I think because TP-Link is trying to grab market share in Malaysia, especially in this turbo moment.
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RM899 for 2 x M9 Plus? This is actually quite a good deal i think... I thought it's not available on the market because there's no listing @ Lazada...

I'm thinking to have it as Router or perhaps serving as AP only.

Huawei HG -> Mikrotik hEXs -> TP-Link Deco M9 Plus...
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QUOTE(gahkin @ Sep 21 2018, 12:56 AM)
Asus aimesh is not pure mesh system ? Let say compate to ubnt mesh ?
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No support for 802.11 k, r and v which is a major drawback to me. They rely on their own roaming algorithm which may or may not work that well as it depends on the client device.

The only thing great with AiMesh is the performance as their routers have some seriously powerful radio which typical off the shelf mesh system lacks.

Of course, you get the full ASUSWRT features if you are into that.

QUOTE(thankyou @ Sep 21 2018, 02:53 AM)
RM899 for 2 x M9 Plus? This is actually quite a good deal i think... I thought it's not available on the market because there's no listing @ Lazada...

I'm thinking to have it as Router or perhaps serving as AP only.

Huawei HG -> Mikrotik hEXs -> TP-Link Deco M9 Plus...
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There is AP mode on the M9 Plus. I like the 802.11r support but it is not enabled by default, you need to enable it on the app.

If you intend to run it as a router, mind that it doesn't support HyppTV at the moment. If you already have a good setup on the Mikrotik, I feel AP mode is the way to go.

You will lose out the app control which is rather intuitive but if you use Mikrotik, you probably not into that.
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post Sep 21 2018, 03:19 AM

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QUOTE(thankyou @ Sep 21 2018, 02:53 AM)
RM899 for 2 x M9 Plus? This is actually quite a good deal i think... I thought it's not available on the market because there's no listing @ Lazada...

I'm thinking to have it as Router or perhaps serving as AP only.

Huawei HG -> Mikrotik hEXs -> TP-Link Deco M9 Plus...
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Yes you can have 2 options, router mode or AP mode, both r supported, can select it while setting up, choose it from the apps. RM870 for 2 X M9 Plus, that's the price I got for cash paying.
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post Sep 21 2018, 06:00 AM

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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Sep 21 2018, 12:16 AM)
I forget to attach that. sweat.gif

The command is this, you can just input it in any command prompt window. Doesn't work in Powershell.

wmic NIC where NetEnabled=true get Name, Speed
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So to check if my BTU modem is gigabit capable I need to connect my laptop DIRECTLY to the BTU n run the above command?
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post Sep 21 2018, 06:23 AM

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QUOTE(heidarren @ Sep 21 2018, 02:18 AM)
M9 Plus is available in Sri Computer Low Yat Plaza, RM899, can negotiate if pay by cash, I just got a set of it, but 2 problems, 1st is IPv6 not working, no matter Dynamic IP or PPPoE, statefull or stateless, maybe gonna wait them to fix. 2nd is too easy to switch to 2.4GHz, maybe all mesh systems got the same problem too

Coverage is amazing, especially 2.4GHz, QoS surprisingly good, 802.11k, v, r supported, Orbi and Velop only has 802.11k, v, no r supported. Ethernet backhaul supported, but 2nd 5GHz not available for clients, only for backhaul. US selling this set for USD299, Netgear Orbi RBK40 is USD230, in Malaysia, RM899 for M9 Plus, RBK40 RM1799, if you compare the price between M5 and M9 Plus, it should be more than RM1500 for M9 Plus, I think because TP-Link is trying to grab market share in Malaysia, especially in this turbo moment.
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hey bro.. care to share some speed test results..
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post Sep 21 2018, 06:36 AM

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QUOTE(gahkin @ Sep 21 2018, 12:47 AM)
How much this cost ?
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Retails is RM 2299 I can give RM 1999 if you want :-) with 1 year warranty
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post Sep 21 2018, 07:39 AM

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asking if i still need another router or not

current running AC58U,RT1200HP and N12u

i'm getting my 500mbps but as far i know none of this capable to make use of 500mbps speed on WiFI and only 1 router support gigabit lan

so should i invest on AC6X series or just get a gigabit switch
sifu please advice biggrin.gif
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post Sep 21 2018, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(Neo|ofGeo @ Sep 21 2018, 07:39 AM)
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asking if i still need another router or not

current running AC58U,RT1200HP and N12u

i'm getting my 500mbps but as far i know none of this capable to make use of 500mbps speed on WiFI and only 1 router support gigabit lan

so should i invest on AC6X series or just get a gigabit switch
sifu please advice  biggrin.gif
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Upgrade your router if you relies on wireless connection. Use RT-AC58U if you are mainly using wired connection. RT-AC58U CPU performance is pretty good I would say.
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QUOTE(Neo|ofGeo @ Sep 21 2018, 07:39 AM)
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asking if i still need another router or not

current running AC58U,RT1200HP and N12u

i'm getting my 500mbps but as far i know none of this capable to make use of 500mbps speed on WiFI and only 1 router support gigabit lan

so should i invest on AC6X series or just get a gigabit switch
sifu please advice  biggrin.gif
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AC58U technically should be able to go over 500Mbps on wifi. Depends on your device too. My iPad 2017 gets 515 Mbps while the most my iPhone 6s can do is 343 Mbps. They're both 2x2 MIMO.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Sep 21 2018, 09:06 AM
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QUOTE(zher4883 @ Sep 21 2018, 08:28 AM)
Upgrade your router if you relies on wireless connection. Use RT-AC58U if you are mainly using wired connection. RT-AC58U CPU performance is pretty good I would say.
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Sep 21 2018, 08:33 AM)
AC58U technically should be able to go over 500Mbps on wifi. Depends on your device too. My iPad 2017 gets 515 Mbps while the most my iPhone 6s can do is 300 Mbps. They're both 2x2 MIMO.
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i see hmm.gif

then any recommendation on gigabit switch?
i rely more on lan cable
there's 6 computer running lan cable at home.

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QUOTE(Neo|ofGeo @ Sep 21 2018, 08:37 AM)
i see  hmm.gif

then any recommendation on gigabit switch?
i rely more on lan cable
there's 6 computer running lan cable at home.
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Just buy a cheap unmanaged gigabit switch will do.
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Can confirm Mikrotik rb2011uias-2hnd-in can support 800Mbps over LAN after enabling the fasttrack. Thank you. notworthy.gif

Sharing my humble setup.

onu alcatel lucent i240g
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mikrotik rb2011uias-2hnd-in with its wifi and lcd display disabled. use since unifi 20 era.
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tp-link TL-SG108E Easy Smart Switch. Got light indicator showing whether the speed is 10/100 or 1Gbps. thumbsup.gif
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tp-link Archer C9 as access point, with all antenna replaced and the 3rd one extended to cover downstairs.
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full pic.
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Now I only need something to replace the C9 as the access point. icon_question.gif
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QUOTE(matow @ Sep 20 2018, 01:14 PM)
The Archer C7 V2, after I bought it and set it up last year, I did not do any firmware upgrades after that.
Do you think I need to do any firmware upgrades or other settings?
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Hi, i am using the same wifi router as you, the last firmware for the Archer C7 v2, is from July2016, which i think TPLink "will" provide some kind of update to it since they have published the update to the EU and US region not long ago.
For the speed i managed to get for this wifi router, you may check at here -
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=90313720
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Maybe you can try placing your wireless access point somewhere as I am pretty sure your metal rack will affect the signal a little.

Archer C3150 have some pretty decent radio. smile.gif
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QUOTE(justin78 @ Sep 21 2018, 10:21 AM)
Hi, i am using the same wifi router as you, the last firmware for the Archer C7 v2, is from July2016, which i think TPLink "will" provide some kind of update to it since they have published the update to the EU and US region not long ago.
For the speed i managed to get for this wifi router, you may check at here -
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=90313720
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Hi Justin, thank you. I have seen your speed, they are way better than mine but most probably I'm testing with inferior receivers, that is why I'm not getting the high speeds reading.
If in that case I might as well downgrade to 100 Mbps.
Thank you again for your feedback.
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Hi guys i have read many suggestion on Ethernet cable upgrading mainly from CAT4 or CAT5 to CAT5e and CAT6. Just wonder, higher price and over-killed issue aside, will CAT7 be better than CAT6 on performance and future-proof?
Thanks in advance for your tots.

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QUOTE(CZero @ Sep 21 2018, 09:07 AM)
Can confirm Mikrotik rb2011uias-2hnd-in can support 800Mbps over LAN after enabling the fasttrack. Thank you. notworthy.gif

Sharing my humble setup.

onu alcatel lucent i240g
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mikrotik rb2011uias-2hnd-in with its wifi and lcd display disabled. use since unifi 20 era.
Attached Image

tp-link TL-SG108E Easy Smart Switch. Got light indicator showing whether the speed is 10/100 or 1Gbps.  thumbsup.gif
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tp-link Archer C9 as access point, with all antenna replaced and the 3rd one extended to cover downstairs.
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full pic.
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Now I only need something to replace the C9 as the access point.  icon_question.gif
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Yeah fasttrack did the trick

Still need Mikrotik CAP-AC enable fastrack also :-)

Complete your setup bro

Awesome Mikrotik


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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Sep 21 2018, 11:47 AM)
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Maybe you can try placing your wireless access point somewhere as I am pretty sure your metal rack will affect the signal a little.

Archer C3150 have some pretty decent radio. smile.gif
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Hi Blacktubi - will the C3150 consume alot of electricity 24*7 ON? The power adapter seems huge sad.gif

At this price range, still undecided for C3150 or the Lazada RM899 China RT-AC86U.

Mainly because router on 1st floor but need stronger wifi 5G to house ground floor coverage on 500Mbps.
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QUOTE(CZero @ Sep 21 2018, 09:07 AM)
Can confirm Mikrotik rb2011uias-2hnd-in can support 800Mbps over LAN after enabling the fasttrack. Thank you. notworthy.gif

Sharing my humble setup.

onu alcatel lucent i240g
Attached Image

mikrotik rb2011uias-2hnd-in with its wifi and lcd display disabled. use since unifi 20 era.
Attached Image

tp-link TL-SG108E Easy Smart Switch. Got light indicator showing whether the speed is 10/100 or 1Gbps.  thumbsup.gif
Attached Image

tp-link Archer C9 as access point, with all antenna replaced and the 3rd one extended to cover downstairs.
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full pic.
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Now I only need something to replace the C9 as the access point.  icon_question.gif
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Nice rack to place the equipment. Airy.
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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Sep 21 2018, 12:16 AM)
I forget to attach that. sweat.gif

The command is this, you can just input it in any command prompt window. Doesn't work in Powershell.

wmic NIC where NetEnabled=true get Name, Speed
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So to check if my BTU modem is gigabit capable I need to connect my laptop DIRECTLY to the BTU n run the above command? YES or NO?

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