For those found that router smart connect function "too smart" and allocate some high speed clients to 2.4ghz ,

Can try disable the smart connect function but set 5ghz and 2.4 same ssid and password.... This could let those high speed clients(eg handphones) auto choose 5ghz most of the time and auto switch to 2.4ghz when 5ghz signal too weak and auto switch back to 5ghz when move to signal strong position..


Just based on my own experience after try several AC and AX routers (tplink c5v, ax10, ax50, totolink a3002ru,huawei ax3 pro, dlink dir-x5460) and even mesh wifi (deco m9 plus, m4, airtiles given by maxis)

This post has been edited by vignaroli: Sep 19 2021, 12:26 PM

I've been doing this as band steering on consumer products are really not that good.

Since I got whole house 5Ghz coverage, I no longer need to use the 2.4Ghz except for my IoT stuffs.

I decided to just forget / remove the 2.4Ghz network on all my gadgets so they only roam between the 5Ghz network of my mesh WiFi system.

Hi, sifus, recently finally being able to upgrade to Unifi, current subscribed to 100Mbps package and is given DIR-825M (horrible experience). Getting very very bad signal in the kitchen, only getting one bar and cant even load Whatsapp, the more serious problem is 2.4Ghz only getting 20~30 mbps even next to the router, however, 5ghz gives around 100 if next to router.

Would like to know whether to get a pair of deco or router (ax72?)
House type: Residental
Size of house: 1800sf
Features required: Not really
Number of devices connected to WiFi: 4~5
Internet Speed: 100Mbps
Budget: 100~400



This post has been edited by onlysam: Sep 19 2021, 10:07 PM

I’m deciding between Asus AX55 or Tplink AX20, both seems to be a good option. Not sure its only price difference or I might have missed out more. Which would you guys choose between this two?

Tp-AX73 vs Asus tuf gaming ax5400 which one is better ?

Asus will be better.

I would recommend three Deco M5.

Asus AX55, for the firmware.

Hi ,

Which specification should I look for when buying router?
I plan to replace the AR2140.

House type: Landed
Size of house: 2
Features required: at least feature to separate main wifi and guest wifi. no need telephone
Number of devices connected to WiFi:
Teams meeting, office VPN
TV-frequently on Netflix or UnifiTV
2 mobile phone
10 smart device (switches / raspi running home assistant / 2 IP cameras)
Future plan to add 8-ch NVR and 2-bay NAS

Internet Speed: Maxis 300mbps
Budget: 700 max

This post has been edited by VWXYZ: Sep 22 2021, 12:07 AM

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/ranke...ifi-router/view

Hi Sifus,
I've got a Asus RT-88u for upstairs and access point (ubiquiti LR) at downstairs.

There are still some black spots at corners of the house (room and kitchen area).
Just wondering if mesh should do good with my so so setup?

House type: Landed
Size of house: 2000sqf / 2 storey
Features required: Just reccoemend me the best one
Number of devices connected to WiFi: plus minus 11-12 devices
Internet Speed: 100mbps
Budget:RM500-1000

I just want something that can last long because right now every year got upgrade internet speed

Get deco x20 since it going on sale soon

or for better software experience 2x asus ax55/56u and set up aimesh

Maybe you share your current setup before someone could share their thought should be the test...

For 100Mbps, best in range to get is Deco M9 Plus.
Or Asus CT8, during sales can get below RM1K.
Or Asus AC68U Twin Pack with AiMesh.

Hi, I thinky my modem and router all the cheapo ones thats why i dont share my setup

Is Deco M9 Plus a good buy now?

I noticed every 1 year my internet will be upgraded hence the reason to get something that can last a bit longer

Yes, it is.
Or you may consider ASUS CT8 for firmware.
Able to get below RM1K during sales maybe 10.10 sales.
Deco M9 Plus is suitable for 500Mbps as well. If you need AX then consider X20 or X60(need top up).

is getting the X20 better than Deco M9?

RM989 for 3 packs is ok I guess

M9 using Tri band technology while X20 is dual band thing.
M9 Plus will be better but without AX Wireless.

X90>X60>M9>X20>M5

This post has been edited by FusionXY: Sep 24 2021, 01:05 PM

Hi Sifuz,

Currently using Archer C5v (stock router from Maxis). Reception at upper floors not great, so looking to either upgrade router or change to wifi mesh. Appreciate your advice.

House type: Landed
Size of house: 3 storey
Features required: improve connection at ypper floors
Number of devices connected to WiFi: 4 HP, 1 android tv (mainly for Netflix), 4 computers (frequently uses Zoom, VPN)
Internet Speed: Maxis 30 Mbps (looking to upgrade to 100Mbps)
Budget: 1k