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FusionXY
post Dec 9 2018, 09:14 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Dec 9 2018, 08:06 PM)
err... the question was about 500mbps wifi 85ft using tplink AC5400X as u suggested.

not ethernet or next to router.

i am as interested as he is...
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Hmm... I don't get what do you mean.
I cannot understand much what was your question about.

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post Dec 9 2018, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Dec 9 2018, 10:46 PM)
he said:

currently using Unifi 500Mbps. need WiFi to cover a 50feet x 70feet, double storey area (with brick wall rooms). the router have to be place at one corner so the WiFi will have to cover until 85feet (diagonal)

u suggested he get a certain "beast" router, no repeater.

i asked what results he will get with that router.

becos wifi 85ft is difficult... will he get 20, 50, 100, 200 mbps with that router?

for 3x3 5ghz devices, 2x2 2.4ghz devices?

becos not everyone has the latest n best devices even if u have the best-best router.

i'm also looking for improvement...
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OK. I understood what do you mean.
He will get around 20 - 50 or sometimes up to 70 - 80 Mbps on 2.4GHz with 500Mbps line. ( Only Laptops ).
Phone will be around 15 - 25Mbps because the link speed until 72Mbps only on 5GHz
2.4GHz is congested with radio waves like mouse receivers and bluetooth.

Under 5GHz can get about 100Mbps or above if it is further away from the router.
Mostly every 5GHz are under 2X2 which is up to 866.7Mbps
You may read the pinned post for more info about 5GHz 2X2 and 3X3.
3X3 devices can get up to 800Mbps IRL.
Full Signal = Higher link speed.

If using repeater, won't improve the speed as bro SilentVampire told everyone here.
Stick to one router or lay the cable from main router to an access point.
Since he doesn't want to lay the cables around his house. Extend Wi-Fi Coverage in wireless way won't get exact same speed with the router. The speed will reduce.

New router generally improves the 2.4GHz speed. Before that I was using Wireless N Single Band Router with 10Mbps line.
After got upgraded to 100Mbps. The speed in my room decreases to 5Mbps and below. Then I change to Archer C9 and the speed improves, able to get full 100Mbps under 40MHz in my room. The reason I recommend AC5400X is because the coverage is very big can cover 2 or 3 story house without any problems. Old routers cannot handle higher bandwidth speed and generally will slow down. If 5GHz signal decreases will decrease link speed too. Under 2.4GHz no problem as the coverage is wider than 5GHz.

I'm using Archer C9, when my router kaput. May consider upgrading to TP-Link AC5400X or I will wait for AX Routers.
I'm using TIME 500Mbps and I can get about 70 - 80Mbps on 5GHz now.

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post Dec 10 2018, 01:09 AM

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QUOTE(ahaha @ Dec 10 2018, 12:33 AM)
@FusionXY and @AVFAN, thanks for the replies.

@FusionXY, couple of questions to follow-up:
1) why the AC5400X over AC5400 and DIR-895L?
- would the AC5400X be "overkill" for my purpose?
TP-Link Firmware is easy to set up. D-Link are very basic.
What purpose you use for? Gaming, Streaming or Downloading or all in one?

- is the hardware & WiFi performance of the AC5400X that much better than the AC5400 to justify the extra cost and footprint?
Yes. AC5400X is definitely better than AC5400
AC5400 RAM is 512MB
AC5400X RAM is 1GB

- WiFi signal strength and reliability is the primary concern. current router is breaking down so need to change ASAP
Get the AC5400X so in the future don't need to buy new router.

2) if i budget for the AC5400X, that's ~RM1.3k to 1.4k. is there a better alternative for that budget range?
- i'm open to suggestions of other routers or setups (mesh, etc.)
No other alternative as ASUS is out of budget range
If speed is important then get AC5400X or if coverage then get Deco M9 PLUS.

would like to ask for opinions from others as well if they have experience or suggestions for my situation
Please state what's your receiving devices spec.
@blacktubi, could you also share your opinion? i've read your router reviews and am interested in your opinion
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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Dec 10 2018, 12:41 AM)
for 500mbps, 100mbps can be obtained for 5ghz wifi 85ft diagonal assuming typical conditions?

50-60 ft, ok.

85 ft... seems too optimistic...?

Depends on which router. Some can cover more space. Or he can use Mesh Routers if he choose to.

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post Dec 11 2018, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(zeefri @ Dec 11 2018, 03:03 PM)
I'm still using stock router supplied by TM (TP-Link Archer C5 AC1200) and now turbo-ed to 300 Mbps. The router is located on the ground floor but unfortunately my main PC is on the 2nd. I can only get around 80-110 Mbps through 5 GHz using the TP-Link Archer T4U. Also, around 70-100 Mbps on my iPhone. On the ground floor, I can fully utilize the max speed (300 Mbps) with either 5 GHz or Ethernet LAN.

My question is, do I need to splurge some money to replace the router with something that would allow me to still get 300 mbps through WiFi on my 2nd floor or is it not possible or just plain waste of money?
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My suggestion is to extend LAN Cable to 2nd Floor and put an access point..
Because 5GHz signal is very low and if blocked with walls generally reduce the 1 bar. I'm using Archer C9 and I'm living in an apartment.
Door closed can get around 100 - 150Mbps.
Door opened can get around 200 - 210Mbps.
Near the router can get full 300Mbps.
5GHz link speed decreases when decrease 1 or 2 bars.

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post Dec 12 2018, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Dec 12 2018, 04:16 PM)
Planning add another router as AP to my setup. Any good suggestion? Is Dlink DIR-868L any good? (Price seems pretty low at the moment) Currently using DIR-850L, so either one will be the router, and the other will be AP.
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What's your plan speed and budget?

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post Dec 12 2018, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Dec 12 2018, 04:56 PM)
Currently on Time 500mbps plan. Budget below RM200...
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Can top up a bit to get Tenda AC18 as an AP.

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post Dec 16 2018, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(wkh_united @ Dec 16 2018, 04:04 PM)
I just the TP-Link Archer 3150 router, after setting up, I could not get the wifi speed that I have with my Unifi 800Mbps. The best that I can get with my Samsung S8 is 200++ Mbps with 2.4Ghz and 400++ Mbps with 5Ghz. I also tried testing using LAN Cable, but I also cannot get 800Mbps, it is about 200Mbps only.

Is there any setting that I need to change in order to get 800Mbps?
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Hi, is NAT Boost Enabled?
Check in Advanced Tab --> System Tools --> System Parameters --> NAT Section.

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post Dec 23 2018, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(MetalIronWood @ Dec 22 2018, 01:45 PM)
after few tweak here and there, i manage to get 615.55mbps.

Any good recommendation router bro, if can don't so expensive., budget abit tight  tongue.gif
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Hi, how much you can afford? Below how much?

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QUOTE(labtec @ Dec 23 2018, 12:51 PM)
Hi, i just upgrade my streamyx to unifi 10Mbps.

TMnet gave me ZTE zxhn h267a modem, but the wifi coverage not that good for my room.

Is it possible to use my old D-Link DSL-2750E as wifi repeater, by connecting my Dlink to ZTE modem through LAN cable?
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Yes, you can.
Just change the IP Address, disable DHCP and connect to LAN Port 1.

Wi-Fi Repeater is a different thing. For example, you wanna extend coverage via Wireless.
That is called as an AP. AP is known as Access Point.
You can extend via LAN only.

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This post has been edited by FusionXY: Dec 23 2018, 12:59 PM
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post Dec 23 2018, 01:41 PM

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QUOTE(labtec @ Dec 23 2018, 01:32 PM)
o see, so i can use lan over dlink but not wifi... then have to buy wifi extender liao
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Hi. You may get a cheap extender as you're using 10Mbps.

State your budget so that I can recommend you.
How big is it?

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QUOTE(labtec @ Dec 23 2018, 02:50 PM)
can access point have wifi also? maybe I can set different SSID name since it cannot work like wifi repeater sharing the same SSID and password?
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Yes. Just reset the D-Link.
Don't setup anything.

Just connect to LAN Port 1 on the D-Link Router.
Disable the DHCP.
I tried using my ADSL as access point can work.

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post Dec 24 2018, 01:57 PM

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QUOTE(choonsern @ Dec 24 2018, 12:40 PM)
How to check if my computer is suitable for the 800mbps
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Over LAN or Wi-Fi?

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post Dec 24 2018, 02:43 PM

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QUOTE(choonsern @ Dec 24 2018, 02:34 PM)
Both
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On WiFi you need to get an expensive adapter and expensive router. If further away, it will reduce the speed.
Using laptop or Desktop?

On LAN can achieve if you have Gigabit LAN Port and at least CAT 5E, 6 and 7 cable.


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QUOTE(n20nine @ Dec 24 2018, 10:48 PM)
I am using TIME - 500MBps package but using the older supplied D-Link 850 router. My internet seems to cut off intermittently and also can't get a good signal in the house. Speedtest max around 30-50Mbps only.

The TIME guy is coming Wednesday. What should I do? I am thinking of getting TIME to give me the new D-LInk 882 router? How is this router? I live in a condo that's 2000 sq ft. TIME CS keeps saying my place is big (which it is not) and I am sick of going back and forth with them. They are also asking me to buy a Wi-Fi Booster for RM552, which I think is unnecessary and a rip-off.

Appreciate your guidance.
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Hi, did you order from TIME?

The D-Link DIR-882L also good but the firmware is a modified TIME Firmware which means that you cannot upgrade via D-Link MY Support Site.

What's your budget and your receiving devices specifications?

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QUOTE(NyOx @ Dec 24 2018, 11:06 PM)
seem this thread about wifi, any good homeplug for house?
what benefit and diff using wifi mesh compare with homeplug?
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Using Mesh Router will be more better than Homeplug.
Using Homeplug will reduce your speed by half.

There is no good homeplug.
Homeplug not so stable.
My suggestion is to get Mesh Router.

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QUOTE(NyOx @ Dec 25 2018, 12:01 AM)
thanks for your suggestion. i was in dilemma between homeplug and wifi mesh.

thanks again
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You're welcome bro.


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QUOTE(giko @ Dec 25 2018, 08:16 AM)
Which Mesh Router do you recommend for unifi's 500mbps? TQ
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Hi. Are you using Hypptv?

I would recommend you Asus Lyra.

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QUOTE(giko @ Dec 25 2018, 11:43 AM)
AC2200 or AC1750 (Trio Mesh)?

The Deco Mesh products (M5, M9) from TP-Link may have hypptv problems, I hear.

TQ
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Hi. Choose ASUS AC2200.
You can get it from OOKAS for below RM 1K.

TP-Link Deco doesn't support Hypptv for now.

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QUOTE(giko @ Dec 25 2018, 03:51 PM)
Thanks but just bought Archer AC2300 on Sunday for RM560+ - should I cancel & get the ASUS AC2200 instead?  confused.gif
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Hi, single or two story house?

You wish to have full speed in the room?

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QUOTE(giko @ Dec 25 2018, 04:48 PM)
Mine's a double storey. Mainly using tplink 500mbps homeplugs for my PC/laptops in the computer room 20 feet from the router. Upstairs basically using wifi.

When on 50 mbps, my old PC can get about 28 mbps. will know more when i install the new router (just order Archer AC2300) - but after reading about Mesh, may want to change to one. What's your advice? TQ
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Hi, you ordered from which shop?
If can cancel then cancel.

One of the member using Mesh on 500Mbps able to get 400Mbps in the room via LAN Cable in Condo.
May I know whether you're using Laptop or Desktop?
You can connect the PCs to the 2nd Mesh Node via LAN to have a stable Internet.

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QUOTE(giko @ Dec 25 2018, 05:24 PM)
I bought it from m2express/mono digital on shopee.

Heard that tp-link don't do updates for their older routers but Asus does.

I'm on PC but my 2 kids are using their laptops, mostly for gaming.

Will be buying Lyra Mesh AC2200 today.

sorry not that tech savvy to understand "2nd Mesh Node via LAN" - what's this?

TQ smile.gif
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Ya. TP-Link is called Sell and Abandon.

What I mean is that Asus Lyra has three pack.
The main, 2nd and 3rd.
Each of them has two LAN Ports.
For example, you put the 2nd one in your room.
You can connect the PC to the LAN Port on the 2nd ASUS Lyra.
Your kids are in another room?

ASUS Lyra can make your house full signal. If signal too weak may reduce the speed.
You may read the instructions here

Thanks.

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