how bout if lappy dont have LAN port and use ethernet adapter?

does it have to be USB3.0 like wifi usb in order to achieved ideal speed?

Yes, it can.

Yes. It does need to be USB3.0, otherwise your max speed with be 400+ Mbps.

Any recommended WIFI router to replace my DIR-850L?
My current package is TIME 500Mbps
Budget RM300

Too low budget, refer to 1st page.

Tenda AC18.. RM290 or so at shoppee
Someone tested with Iphone X, can hit 500+ Mbps on wifi

not really need to hit the max speed, but prefer something that more consistence and reliable, less problem.

Thanks, will have a look on that

Search around, seems below are those that meet my requirement (budget & speed that can up to 500Mbps)
Tenda AC15
Tenda AC18
TP-Link Archer C1200

so which should i go for within this 3?
in term of consistency, reliability & durability?

This post has been edited by terdit: Oct 23 2018, 05:52 PM

Since you are using TIME you can even flash to the latest firmware. From what I read the firmware for Unifi and Maxis is outdated

Tenda AC18 should be your best choice.

Firmware on my existing DIR-850L?

I plan to change due to my current DIR-850L will kind of hang everyday
WIFI is there but no internet connection, need to restart the router then only back to normal

Thanks for the advise.

Do i need to setup anything after i get that (beside my WIFI, i should able to setup the WIFI myt own)?
like configure to connect to TIME?
or just plug in the cable from modem will do?

I meant to say for Tenda AC18.
Tenda didn't update the AC18 firmware for Unifi/Maxis

https://www.dlink.com.my/dir-850l-msia/

my 850l also hang quite often.

just updated the firmware, lets hope wont have issue much.

icic
that need wait till i get the router


thanks.
let me try too
But which firmware version u choose?
i see from there all written for TM only

This post has been edited by terdit: Oct 23 2018, 06:20 PM

Yes, you will need your PPPoE username and password. After that, you are free to set it however you want.

Thanks a lot
will try to update my DIR-850L firmware and see able to solve the hang issue or not
if not solving then will go for this

update: on my new ac88u router.

setup last night. at the same spot as previous router (850L/n66u) at living room.

the speedtest dramatically improve over wifi both 2.4 and 5ghz.

wifi coverage also improve alot.

when connect android TV box with paid live tv via LAN no buffer or anything. previously need buffer and the picture when starting will lag abit.

my PC is in upstairs study room. previously only can get 90mbps over a 2.4ghz via repeater (PC connect to repeater via LAN cable, repeater placed at study room)
previous setup cant even get 5ghz signal

now with ac88u without repeater on 5ghz ac can get max 160mbps down 50 mbps up. coverage and speed improve alot.

at my bedroom (behind study room), wifi signal is still okie only can get 1 bar.

when using my laptop which only has 1x1 wifi ac at my bedroom. no signal at all. maybe due to the 1x1 wifi ac card. (this wifi card cannot changed).

will need to reposition the router to next to stair case. (closer to bedrooms) rather than at the edge of living room/garden. this can improve the wifi coverage to my bedroom.

my goal here is just to use only 1 router (ac88u) to cover the whole house wifi. (4500sqft 2 story) rather than using repeater.

This post has been edited by tomastan4134: Oct 24 2018, 07:36 AM


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owh ya. forgot you mention you use time.

i just choose the latest v2.10

infact i just auto update the firmware via router

owh ya. forgot you mention you use time.

i just choose the latest v2.10

infact i just auto update the firmware via router

use time?

i check my router, is on Ver, 2.07. click on the check update, nothing happen

Hope someone can advise me.
Recently changed to D-Link DIR-895 AC5300 Ultra from DIR-850.
However, encountered problem to access some websites for examples:
1. Lowyat
2. Time dot com
3. App Store