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post Oct 3 2018, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(voltan @ Oct 3 2018, 10:57 PM)
Hi guys, any idea? I got AC15 and with unifi speed 800MB but I only managed to get roughly 340MB if connect with cable Cat5e.
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Could be CPU bottleneck.

QUOTE(pokchik @ Oct 3 2018, 10:59 PM)
Dear sifus,

I'm just being curious..

AC1300UHP is stated to be fit for 300Mbps speed, but looking at the ASUS MY youtube:



It seems that it's able to clock up to 540Mbps DL speed.

Does this mean that it's able to fit for 500Mbps Turbo option?

Or.. is it just that I'm probably missing the fact that the speedtest video is just showing 1 device connected
and with real world option where probably 4-5 simultaneous device connections may strain the AC1300UHP?
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Only if your device supports it, and in real world, it probably won’t be that fast.
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post Oct 5 2018, 10:55 PM

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QUOTE(joehann @ Oct 5 2018, 08:55 PM)
Hi, just want to ask. Currently using tenda c18. My bro connected his PC through LAN with CAT 5e wire. Package is 500mbps and my bro can achieved 500+mbps with no problem. The problem is, after some time, the speed test has been throttle at 80-90mbps (properties suddenly show link speed of 100mbps). the only fix for this is to move the wire to different port on the router and can achieved back the 500mbps speed. Anyone facing this?
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Try with different cable. Cat 6 preferable, Dintek or Ugreen.
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post Oct 6 2018, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Oct 6 2018, 12:46 PM)
After reading this thread, so I do need to get new CAT5e cable to check if my TIME plan has been upgraded right? Cause WiFi signals can be inaccurate.
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Yes, Cat 5e or Cat 6.
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post Oct 7 2018, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Oct 7 2018, 12:09 PM)
Another question, if im laptop is already using AC wifi card, if i buy another external wifi adapter, would it help to increase its speed and receive the wifi signals better? Provided I also change the router to something that can go up to 500mbps for wifi.
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Yes. Get the T4U or the T9U if you can afford it. Make sure it is plugged into USB3.0, to utilise full thoroughput.
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post Oct 7 2018, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Oct 7 2018, 12:33 PM)
Alright thank you. I have a laptop that doesn't detect 5GHZ wifi. So if i get this T4U, it will be able to receive 5GHZ and then utilize it right?
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Yes.

QUOTE(Chrono-Trigger @ Oct 7 2018, 12:46 PM)
The price of router is almost like a entry laptop these days
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But, it is a worthy invesetment.
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post Oct 7 2018, 05:09 PM

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QUOTE(Chrono-Trigger @ Oct 7 2018, 04:46 PM)
ADSL router prices seem to drop over the years but fiber router seems to be getting pricier. Any reason for that ?
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More features and demand is higher, so price will naturally rise.
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post Oct 8 2018, 05:20 PM

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QUOTE(maru @ Oct 8 2018, 02:53 PM)
hi all

i bought t9uh based on recommendation here, but somehow it frequent disconnected. Any advise?
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Update drivers.

QUOTE(mulanly @ Oct 8 2018, 03:05 PM)
May I check, I just received the msg that I have been turbo for Unifi.. to 300mbps
I'm currently using TM provided DIR-850, after reading the forums, looks like I have to change router to get better wifi speed. Just to confirm will changing to TP-link AC1750 will be able to get better wifi speed? and need to use cat 6 cable?

Wanted to confirm before purchasing. Thanks

Sorry no knowledge in networking.
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Yes, it will help, and no, you can use Cat 5e cable as well.
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post Oct 8 2018, 07:36 PM

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QUOTE(maru @ Oct 8 2018, 07:14 PM)
i download the driver from internet and it was the latest version....currently i plugged into usb extension port, would it be the issue?
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Ah yes, probably that is the issue, the USB extension port does not have enough power for the wireless adapter.
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post Oct 10 2018, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(PirateKing @ Oct 10 2018, 11:50 AM)
Hi bro. how about C7? I own C7 from my previous house. When i subscribe to TIME at new home they give me C1200 but wifi speed around 300mbps only.
My package upgraded to 500mbs. With C7 can I achieve 500mbps wireless speed? (distance 5m router split by thin/plywood wall).
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Yes, it is possible with C7. Just try and see how it goes. Remember that your device needs to be able to support the speed as well on 5GHz AC.
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post Oct 10 2018, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(PirateKing @ Oct 10 2018, 12:10 PM)
My wifi adapter at my pc TPLink T4UH. From what i check at TPLINK homepage it support AC. Unless..they lied tongue.gif
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It does. I have that too.
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post Oct 11 2018, 10:35 AM

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QUOTE(cannavaro @ Oct 11 2018, 10:01 AM)
eh unifi thread suddenly missing? was reading to the next page when I got the error.. found out the thread is gone? confused.gif
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Still up? Could be a mistake?
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post Oct 15 2018, 10:40 AM

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QUOTE(dark_elvin @ Oct 14 2018, 10:23 PM)
I just subscribe Unifi 100MB package. I am using TM TRG212M router, I notice my LAN speed can up to 96MBps but wireless speed is just around 20MBps. May I know what is going wrong? What can I do to fix it? TQ
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You have to change your router. That router is old. See 1st page of this thread for list of good routers that you can choose.
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post Oct 20 2018, 12:11 AM

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QUOTE(Remnant_T @ Oct 19 2018, 08:15 PM)
Hi guys, I need some help over here, its regarding my new router TL-WR840N

I bought this router to replace the current lousy Unifi router ( TRG-212M)

However, my new TP-LINK router is unable to get the internet connection UP.
Status tab shows the IP gateway all 0.0.0.0. [B]

I have confirm the my Unifi ID and PW is correct, end up I can only disable the wifi of Unifi router, and use this TP-link router as WIFI access point.

But...now the wifi connection keeps on disconnecting every few minutes, which drives me crazy. I have tried to tweak the WIFI channel but it doesnt help..

Anyone can enlighten me on this issue ?

Thanks in advance  icon_question.gif
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See my reply to you on other thread. VLAN settings and because of 2.4GHz interference, as your router does not support 5GHz AC. Why did you get that router anyway? It is not much better than the TRG-212M, and it has very basic hardware.
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post Oct 20 2018, 08:27 AM

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QUOTE(Remnant_T @ Oct 20 2018, 06:54 AM)
Hi, thanks for your reply.

I bought this basic router due to :

1) The Unifi package speed of my unit is just 5mbps ( I am just a tenant, Unifi registered under the owner name and he dont care about the upgrade). Therefore I feel like buying a high end router is just a waste.

2) All of the devices I use only support to N, no AC feature

3) Poorfag trying to save cost as I just need a router which do the basic surfing hmm.gif
By the way, the interface of this router page doesnt have Unifi Mode (like the green firmware), I can only pick the mode in either wireless router/ access point / range extender.
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Fair enough. The owner is an idiot then. I have a feeling that he is paying more for less lol. Anyway, fair enough. That router is sufficient for your needs,

Bro, every router from TP-Link has the Unifi mode. You are looking for it at the wrong place. Go to your router, look for ‘Network, then ‘IPTV’, then select mode ‘Malaysia-Unifi’. You will be be able to use it as a router then. Remember to set Operation Mode to Wireless Router to use it as a main router. By the way, what version are you using? Look at the box and see the version. Get the latest firmware here: https://www.tp-link.com/my/download/TL-WR840N.html

If you do update the firmware, you have to reconfigure it again, so have your PPPoE username and password ready, and remember to set ‘Malaysia-Unifi’ mode again.
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post Oct 20 2018, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(Remnant_T @ Oct 20 2018, 10:24 AM)
You are da savior bro ! Finally i can use it as an independent wireless router and ditch the old Unifi unit  rclxms.gif

Regarding the firmware, mine is V6 Build 171220, and the latest firmware available at TP-Link web is Build 180614

However, the note says its For TL-WR840N EU V6.0. (Mine is EU V6.1 )

Shall i upgrade the firmware in this case ?
Thanks again
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No worries. Happy to help. It is similar actually, but if it is working well, and the new firmware doesn’t seem to have new features, then just ignore it for now.
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post Oct 22 2018, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(ckh83 @ Oct 22 2018, 06:09 PM)
Notice 1st page showing TPlink Archer C9 support 500mbps for wifi speed.
Is it can support up to 1gb internet speed using LAN because i read smallnetbuilder review WAN to LAN is 7xx mb?
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Yes, it can.

QUOTE(aezad87 @ Oct 22 2018, 09:06 PM)
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?
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Yes. It does need to be USB3.0, otherwise your max speed with be 400+ Mbps.
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post Oct 23 2018, 04:03 PM

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QUOTE(terdit @ Oct 23 2018, 01:59 PM)
Any recommended WIFI router to replace my DIR-850L?
My current package is TIME 500Mbps
Budget RM300
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Too low budget, refer to 1st page.
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post Oct 23 2018, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(terdit @ Oct 23 2018, 05:42 PM)
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  drool.gif

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?
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Tenda AC18 should be your best choice.
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post Oct 23 2018, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(terdit @ Oct 23 2018, 05:57 PM)
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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?  blush.gif
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Yes, you will need your PPPoE username and password. After that, you are free to set it however you want.
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QUOTE(alvinddm @ Oct 28 2018, 11:12 PM)
Asus rt-ac1300uhp or dlink dir867 for stronger further WiFi coverage? I'm on unifi 300mbps
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Asus RT-AC1300UHP.

QUOTE(psyduck89 @ Oct 30 2018, 11:36 AM)
hi, im using Archer C1200 from Time, and my best speedtest result with using note 8 and note 9 cant exceed 300mbps...

is there something wrong with my router???

note 9 wifi ac1.2ghz
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Try with 5GHz and not 2.4GHz.
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