got picture which MESH router they are given?

No idea. Only install tomorrow. Got what models being given out now?

I dunno. Mine one is crab haha... two units and both are MESH to sync.

I would say, not good at all. Coz bodoh to sync each others.

I think last time they dun give ONU (modem cum wifi router) but give standalone modem + standalone wifi router? That’s why u no need to do anything. U should be able to see the modem connected to wifi router now.

For casual user maybe they will be happy with the free wifi 6 mesh routers they gave?

But personally to me they sucks especially if u play online game like me. The latency sucks.

Personal experience told me that even a tri-band wifi 5 is better than a dual-band wifi 6.

I had posted pictures previously in this thread of the latest models of Huawei ONU mesh they give nowadays.

yeah too bad now only give 2 in 1 device, but ok la you can free up 1 socket plug

Technically cannot free up Becos what they gave is trash anyway. So ultimately one will need to use own router and use one of the given trash as modem.

Ok, i think just go ahead with it. Initially thinking to contact them see if can change promo. But never mind lah, treat it as RM119 router. If tested to be lousy, then i go shopping for new router. So i should ask them configure one as modem and one as router right? Then next time i can change new router easily.

btw, i am new to all these mesh network thing. Based on my readings here, does it means if i set 1 unit as modem/router, this unit can sync/link to a second unit which i put somewhere else to improve the wifi coverage? Does it means that both units are actually same and just need to be configured accordingly?

This post has been edited by CommodoreAmiga: Feb 22 2024, 01:37 PM

I have just signed up a renewal contract with TIME and upgraded to 500mbps package. I thought of getting a vertical type (due to space limiting issue) router, such as Asus RT-AX86U Pro or TP-link Archer BE805. Any sifu here using it now? Any feedback on which one should i take? Furthermore, does the TIME mesh node that comes FOC can be linked to the abovementioned model router?

They gave me this

Huawei Optixstar HG8145X6-10

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5396393

my contract end and only gotten this
i wan cheaper internet instead of faster

Yes, you can request them not to setup & stick back to your old device if that performs better, but Archer AC1200 is very old & this model tends to reset by itself.

Honestly, i think rm99 is cheap liao and fair. Unifi got what Rahmah package RM 89 i think?but really for RM10...want to use Unifi? Maybe a few more years they can upgrade RM99 to 200-300Mbps.

Yeah, really old, dust also so thick. Just now only i wipe. Later technician come see the dust, all lari...

But so it's been reliable. I left it on 24/7. Only restart like 2 time per year when got problem. I guess maybe even the not so good Huawei Wifi 6 is also better than this ancient workhorse? Lets try and see first. Thanks for all your replies btw.

Given the model. Likely the Huawei one by time can outperform it…

I have just signed up a renewal contract with TIME and upgraded to 500mbps package. I thought of getting a vertical type (due to space limiting issue) router, such as Asus RT-AX86U Pro or TP-link Archer BE805. Any sifu here using it now? Any feedback on which one should i take? Furthermore, does the TIME mesh node that comes FOC can be linked to the abovementioned model router?
Go for TP-link Archer BE805. You will need to request the Installer to configure it ONT given to bridge mode, and your Router will perform the PPPOE dialing.

Thanks for your explanation, but it seems too technical for me to understand it. But I will get the installer to do what you have advised me. By the way, currently I'm still using the Huawei Echolife HG8042H GPON Terminal as modem, do i still need to use this Huawei device after installing the TP Link BE805 router? Or the installer will replace a new modem for me? Thanks again for the advice again.

This post has been edited by ludsliew: Feb 22 2024, 08:44 PM

unifi also needs.

Mine one is Huawei Optixstar HG8145X6 without -10. Yours one has 10 stated?

The MESH is not as good as TP-link. Sometimes I am nearby the 2nd unit and it is still connected to the main unit whereby my phone WIFI signal is not full.

I can't wait to get it cancelled, but still has 27 days to go...look like a long waiting days!

This post has been edited by jack2: Feb 23 2024, 09:14 AM