TIME [OFFICIAL] TIME Fibre Broadband™ v4, Experience the ONE TRUE 2Gbps
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 Oct 17 2018, 08:34 AM
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QUOTE(TableBottom @ Oct 16 2018, 10:33 PM) Yep running W10. It says Connected to USB 3.0 (even though it's a USB-C device) USB-C is just the type of connector that is used. Internally it is still using USB3.0 interface, not the newer USB3.1 |
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Oct 17 2018, 02:50 PM
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Decided to downgrade my 1Gbps plan (previously 300Mbps) down to 500Mbps plan last night (was processed and approved this morning). Decided that only my Android TV box and NAS ever gets connected to the router via Ethernet, and they don't need the Gigabit connection. The rest of my devices (iPhone X, iPads, 2017 Macbook Pro, and Gaming PC) all connect via 5GHz WiFi (over Netgear Nighthawk X8 and Ubiquiti Unifi AC-LR Access Point). No matter how much I tweaked, I couldn't for the life of me get sustained >600Mbps speed, even with top of the line wireless equipment and client devices.
It made me cry inside when I clicked the confirmation to downgrade, but it was the smart move. I was extremely excited to finally have Gigabit internet in Malaysia, but alas not many of us can truly benefit from the raw speed, not even with top-of-the line equipment. Oh well, at least I pay RM60 less every month now, so that's a plus. |
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Oct 17 2018, 03:11 PM
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QUOTE(actisys @ Oct 17 2018, 02:55 PM) Which mean your contract will be renew as well ? Back to 24 months ? Nope, my contract had already ran out. No contract renewals, thankfully. If I needed to renew my contract, I probably would not have downgraded. |
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Oct 19 2018, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(chnghs @ Oct 19 2018, 11:16 AM) Reading thro the postings, I am tempted to get a better router, than the stock one provided by Time. Most routers these days have very intuitive user interface that guides rookies and those less experienced. My recommendation for a big house with multiple wall penetrations is getting those newer WiFi Mesh systems, where you have one main router, and one (or two) satellite routers placed in the apartment where coverage is lacking. These WiFi Mesh systems usually come with easy-to-use apps that you use to set them up. A better, but more inconvenient solution would be a router and one (or more) access points to reach those weak coverage areas.The question is , if I were to get a better one, I am worried about the setting up. Easy? hard? Plug and play? And how to set it up.  I like to get one that can penetrate a couple of walls in my apartment. Any suggestions? The main thing you need to know when setting up a new router is your PPPoE username and password, that's all. The rest is easy. This post has been edited by ntc3freak: Oct 19 2018, 11:26 AM |
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Oct 29 2018, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(Lord_Ashe @ Oct 29 2018, 09:15 AM) Good morning everyone, just a brief update if you're interested in Mesh systems in PJ area: Will be interesting to see how the newly-released Ubiquiti Amplifi Instant compares against these lot. Priced at USD179 for a pack of 2, it could turn out to be good value. Waiting for proper reviews now...TPlink Deco M9 - nowhere to be seen TPlink Deco M5 - got in Harvey Norman, but bloody expensive Netgear Orbi - quite a few shops carry, but expensive Linksys Velop - got in Harvey Norman, but not sure if it's as good Asus Lyra (previous model) - still available even in AllIT, but expensive Dlink Covr - seems only available in Harvey Norman |
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Oct 29 2018, 01:46 PM
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QUOTE(brandonkl @ Oct 29 2018, 12:32 PM) I finally downgraded from 1 Gbps to 500 Mbps. My reasons: Agreed with all your points and made the same decision a while back. 500Mbps is the sweet spot right now, like how I felt 300Mbps was the sweet spot back then. Unless a lot of your main devices are wired via Ethernet to your gigabit-capable router, then 1Gbps is simply not worth it for most people. Take the 500Mbps and save a bit.1. Most of the routers are not able to to achieve 1 Gbps. This includes the AC1200 and DIR882 provided by Time. Even the high end ones like AC5400X can only achieve 920+ Mbps. 2. The 1 Gbps speed is only for download and maximum upload is 500 Mbps. 3. My AC1200 can reach 500 Mbps download and upload on my current 500 Mbps plan. So I am getting what I am paying for. 4. Most new devices on WiFi can only achieve 200 to 400 Mbps max even if you are using the latest and greatest phone or laptop. 5. On 1 Gbps plan, my WiFi on my Note 9 can achieve 300 to 400 Mps max. Now, on my 500 Mbps plan, I am also getting the same speed and I am paying less. I am aware that some people are able to achieve 1 Gbps download but I think this is just a minority and you need to upgrade your hardware (router). Therefore my conclusion is that you don't get what you pay for in 1 Gbps. 500 Mbps is a better deal as you get what you pay for lesser price. |
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