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post Jun 10 2020, 09:51 PM

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Hi,

I am moving to a new condo. Going for Time broadband. What is the cost of the installation for 100Meg speed, contract 2 years ?

Is there fixed equipment that the installer will provide ? Any extra goodies that we can ask ?

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post Jun 10 2020, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(jjj2 @ Jun 10 2020, 09:54 PM)
Hi,

If your house is prelaid with optical fibre, basically it's zero Installation cost.
If not, then an optical fibre will need to be pulled into your house whereby 20m is given for free from your doorstep to the spot where you place the ONU (aka fibre modem).

Yes standard 2 Years Contract.

By default, an ONU & Wireless Router will be provided.

Current promo, RM100 off from your 1st bill, promo ends on 14th June.

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Yes, the condo already has the optic fibre laid.

Any upgrade to the modem or router for stability or speed ? Extra charges ?

Thanks !
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post Jun 10 2020, 10:11 PM

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QUOTE(jjj2 @ Jun 10 2020, 10:02 PM)

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Is D-Link DIR-882 one of the router Time provide ? Worth for the upgrade or other choices.

Units size is about 1700 sq ft. Wifi booster needed ?

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post Jun 10 2020, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(jjj2 @ Jun 10 2020, 10:15 PM)
Frankly, not really recommending this, if you want to utilize the subsidy price, then Asus AC86U is a much better choice.
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How much is the Asus AC86U at subsidised price ?
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post Jun 11 2020, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 10 2020, 10:36 PM)
It is better to get Huawei AX3 Pro, it is around RM27X to 29X.
I mean if you are investing into new router, then you should consider Wifi 6 router such as AX3 Pro.

So far I saw those review and testing by users on youtube show it is really impressive for the price your are paying.
Importantly, future proof  at the moment.

Just my 2-cents.
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It can be used together with Time modem, simple setup?

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post Jun 11 2020, 08:27 AM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 10 2020, 10:36 PM)
It is better to get Huawei AX3 Pro, it is around RM27X to 29X.
I mean if you are investing into new router, then you should consider Wifi 6 router such as AX3 Pro.

So far I saw those review and testing by users on youtube show it is really impressive for the price your are paying.
Importantly, future proof  at the moment.

Just my 2-cents.
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Willing to pay more, any further upgrade from the AX3 Pro?

More concern on speed and wifi coverage.

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post Jun 11 2020, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 11 2020, 08:36 AM)
Time does not required VLAN tagging, so it can be use to replace Time router.
But I understand the AX3 PRO also can support VLAN for Unifi or Maxis.

Regarding setup, the downside of these router still come with Chinese Language on their WebGui.
If you know Chinese this is very easy, just goto WAN setting and put in the TIME - Username and password.
Then Configure your wifi name and password.

Alternative, they also come with APP (Hi-Link) that I understand do support English.
You can also setup using the app which relative easier, since it will guide you thru the installation.

I don't own the AX3 Pro router yet, I'm still using Tenda AC18 with addition unit of TIME Tplink AC1200 as AP router.
Just sharing what I knew.

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Thanks for knowledge sharing!

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post Jun 11 2020, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 11 2020, 08:48 AM)
For consideration, I will also look at:-
Asus also got similar range of AX router selling at around of your budget.
Asus know to be good with their Firmware update also support Merlin Firmware as alternative.

Precisely on your questions, alternative I saw Xiaomi AX3600 Wifi 6 router (around RM40X to 49X).
In term of Wifi performance which give a edge line better, and also support AIoT devices for smart home (such as door /windows security sensor, temperature, etc)
AIoT router function is build in with AX3600,  so you don't need separate ZipBee router (sorry can't remember exact name of the technology).

For me, it is much cheaper to go with AX3 Pro and;
most of the Wifi 6 router already support mesh network, thus is easier to expand by having another one to cover further range if needed.
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Talked to one Time installer recommended by condo community.

For better wifi coverage, he recommended using repeater for bedroom farthest away.

Will those router recommended do better job or the repeater of RM100 plus?

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post Jun 11 2020, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(FusionXY @ Jun 11 2020, 10:40 AM)
Hello, for better Wi-Fi Coverage.
It is highly recommended to get an expensive router to cover the whole house.

Using Repeater will cut the speed into half if you share it via wireless.
Or pulling LAN Cable to create an access point will give a better speed than using Repeater.

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You mean repeater will even affect whole house speed and cut it down by half?

Or just affect those farthest away rooms which are supposed to be helped by the repeater?

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post Jun 11 2020, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(FusionXY @ Jun 11 2020, 11:12 AM)
Not the whole house.

Those connected to the repeater will cut the speed.

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post Jun 11 2020, 05:15 PM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 11 2020, 12:12 PM)
Agreed with FusionXY, repeater is a bad idea with the existing router.
First, wifi speed reduced more than half and including ping speed which affect gaming alot.
2ndly, if you move around the house, it does not support fast change or roaming over like mesh router, let you connecting to wrong router when you are in a wrong area.

Ofcourse for speed, you can pull a Lan cable connecting to the repeated or like I do here, connecting to Time Tplink AC1200 as AP router.
I'm happy with my setup now, in living room and master bedroom, my phone can achieve 4XX mbps and 2nd &3rd bedroom is around 3XX mbps on Time 500mbps package.
I stay in condo around 1075 sqft, due congestion in 2.4 ghz and also 3 thick walls between 2nd and 3rd room resolve into 2nd router.

If a good router can reach behind those walls, I will rather use high-end router like FusionXY suggested.
For my case, I know it won't be as good having a cheap 2nd AP.
To have better mobility between the router, I have setup my 2nd router with different SSID so I know if I'm connected to wrong router.
So far it switch nicely 80% of the time and this is something I may want to improve in the future with mesh capability.
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post Jun 19 2020, 08:54 AM

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QUOTE(jjj2 @ Jun 15 2020, 01:24 AM)
Hi, please kindly contact customer service 1800 18 1818 to get your Fibre Modem replaced.

*Just out of curiosity, why would you want to transfer existing config to the new fibre modem ?
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Is the Time modem warranty one year only? Same as the stock router given?
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post Jun 22 2020, 09:04 AM

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I received the stock router TP Link EC230. Do we need to update the firmware?

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post Jun 22 2020, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(jjj2 @ Jun 19 2020, 09:54 AM)
TIME ONU carries a lifetime warranty as long as you are still using the service.
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Sorry noob here. ONU is the modem ?

Is it common that the router need to re-start (off then on again) overnight as internet connection lost?
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post Jun 23 2020, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(jjj2 @ Jun 23 2020, 12:18 AM)
No need to do that.

P/S : Out of our curiosity, how is that possible that you are not being advised on the above matter prior to signing up ?
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U mean the ONU? May depends on the installer and what they tell the customer ?
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post Sep 14 2020, 12:45 PM

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To extend wifi coverage, is it better to buy the TP Link AX20 or buy TP Link E4 mesh wifi ?

Condo area about 1700 sg ft

Sorry, as not expert in this,

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Hi, Time used to have every 15th of the month reward program from their app. Is this still ongoing or is terminated ?

 

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