Hi all sifu,

I am thinking to replace my wifi router as it is giving some connection issue these 2 months. I found that there is intermittent high ping when doing ping test to the router IP via WIFI.

some info:
- current wifi router: Asus RT-N14UHP. 1 router cover entire house
- double story around 38*45
- i am happy with the current coverage with just this 1 router. So i hope i can replace with another 1 that do the same. If possible, i will try to avoid doing mesh
- budget: around RM 500 - RM 800
- device connected to Wifi: Most of the time, maximum of 2 laptop and 5 mobile phone. TVBox currenting using Ethernet connection
- Unifi 300mbps

seeking advice for:
- which model i should replace my current RT-N14UHP to? I have tried to search in the lowyat price list, and found RT-AC86U and RT-AX3000 within the budget range.
- any advice about the different on these 2 model and which one i should go for? my main concern is about the coverage area should be as good as my current RT-N14UHP.
- if you have other brand/model to recommend, please do so.

Thank you very much : )

Definitely set up as Mesh. You could use ethernet cable as backhaul for better performance.

House type: Landed 2 storey
Size of house: Square feet 20x65 | 20x50 (built-up) and number of floor :2 floors
Features required: Stability is the priority
Number of devices connected to WiFi: 9devices at max, typically 6 devices
Internet Speed: Unifi100 Mbps (planning to upgrade to 300 Mbps in near future)
Budget: To be decided

Problem :
Currently having TP-Link Deco M4 (2 pack). 1st primary is located at 1st floor. 2nd slave Deco is located at the 2nd floor living hall (just after the staircase).

Both my wife and myself are working at the 2nd floor (myself working at the 2nd floor living hall which is nearby to the slave Deco while my wife is working in one of the room which is 12 feet away without any wall obstruction as she keeps the door open)
The problem is she is having frequent connection problems while running massive data processing from her company server with VPN. I myself is having frequent disconnection with VPN as well.

Just to check, what will be the best setup for stability performance ?
Am researching around and seems Asus AiMesh (RT-AX86U + RT-AX55U) is offering premium stability performance.

Any inputs are much appreciated.

Note :
1. Have try reset both Deco multiple times
2. Have try delete the Deco network and configuring again multiple times
3. 2nd floor do not have any ethernet port so the secondary mesh must be connected to primary wirelessly.

Hi All, need advice.

I am using Time Internet.
Huawei Modem + D-LINK AC1200.

I plan to buy TP-LINK ARHCER AX72 AX5400 to replace the existing router.

Question.

I plan to move to another place which only has Unifi Fibre Broadband.

For 100Mbps, probably I will get AC1200 Router. (No mesh support)
Question: Can I use the TP-Link AX72 setup as Wifi Extender?

For 300Mbps, probably I will get Certified Wifi 6 Router assuming Deco series. (with mesh support). Then I can set up the Mesh with AX72.
Question: What if TM provide other Wifi 6 brand, like D-Link, can I setup mesh with both D-link and TP-link ?

Please correct me whether the Router provided is correct or not.
Basically I want to buy a new router for my Time Internet for now and plan for future expansion with TM Unifi plan.

Thanks in advance.

Don't buy China domestic market router, their 5GHz signal is very weak due to China regulation

They have strict limit on 5GHz transmit power due to their high population density at major cities, if everyone blasting their WiFi on 1000mW it will end up with a really noisy and unusable network

Their limit is 250mW and most of our routers here support close to 1000mW

Same limitations applies for CDM Asus routers. Newer CDM Asus routers may have no effect even change region to somewhere like Australia

Your RT-AC66U is probably more than 5 years old, it's time to move on.

TIME latest modem + router combo will perform worst than your RT-AC66U.

TUF-AX4200 is a good choice and a HUGE upgrade from RT-AC66U. Just don't get the China version like the guy below.

For a lower budget, the RT-AX57 is a good choice although I think the improvement is not that impressive from what you have now.
Already repeat many times don't buy China domestic market routers and people still won't listen

There's no solution due to the low Wi-Fi transmit power

Turn OFF agile multi band and try again

rt ac86u is from china or local set? maybe the reason is below:

rt ac86u 2.4ghz is 3 streams (3x3)

tuf ax4200 2.4ghz is 2 streams (2x2)

the more the antenna are the greater the range

same can be say for 5ghz
rt ac86u 4 streams (4x4)
tuf ax4200 3 streams (3x3)



ultimately for range along going from ac86u to ax4200, expect some downgrade. you will need go for ax6000 or ax5700 models for similar range