QUOTE(onthefly @ Oct 17 2020, 11:00 AM)
can i use tplink 1200ac from TIME to be a repeater/wifi extender?
Yes you can.. As JJJ2 implied. Officially the feature is probably disabled. However, you can flash a different firmware (still for the C1200) and enable Wired/Wireless AP mode. I recommend going the wired route for best results. I’m using 2 TPLink C1200s. One primary and the other as wired AP. Different SSIDs so I know when connected to which. But you can use the same SSIDs for both for a more “seamless” connection between devices and the routers as you move around the house.
QUOTE(boxsystem @ Oct 18 2020, 09:56 AM)
I am dreading for TIME to expand its coverage to my area. Doesn't look like they are coming here coz covered by TM?
Unless their MO has changed, here’s how I understand TIME’s expansion. If your place is a high rise building, easier to come in because, the residents and Management have the power to invite them in. No such thing as cuz TM is there they can’t. Such monopoly has now been properly made illegal, basically your place can’t have an exclusive contract with only one provider. TIME would be eager to enter if enough interest has been shown by occupants to sub/switch to them. Cuz it’s high rise, cost of installation is cheaper as they “just unroll the cables upwards & inwards”.
For landed? That’s a more difficult job... Have to apply this that, dig more all over the place to hide the cables, etc.. And all that makes it a harder entry for TIME.
QUOTE(Fr3eStyL3r @ Oct 18 2020, 11:56 PM)
Hi guys, I have been using the DIR850L router for the 100Mbps package and no longer under any contract with TIME.
My house is only 950 sqft and the router is located at my living room, but have been experiencing some dead zone in my master bedroom and also weaker connection in the middle room (tried both 2.4Ghz & 5.0Ghz).
Have also tried Mi Wi-Fi Range ExtenderPro in my master bedroom, it works but not sure why the speed is less than 10Mbps
Saw that TIME is offering the TP-Link EC230 router for Free with 24-month contract renewal, would like to check is this router better than DIR850L and able to improve/resolve above issues? If not, any other recommendation to improve the Wifi coverage in the room?
Thanks!
I would recommend getting a better single router from say ASUS OR TPLink. Full coverage with a single router over 950sqft is very much achievable with a single router. Perhaps later I’ll update with particular models.