The modem supplied by unifi don't need a third-party brand as a replacement. The ISP's are the one who is officially authorized to supply and configure the modem for you. Only the router and dect-phone are replaceable.

What misspinky said is true. Allow me to add an information further, if you're looking for a good wireless router, you should probably go for ASUS brands as these are the only consumer-networking gear that receives firmware upgrade even if the launched model is more than 5 years and they're using universal firmware. If budget is your concern, you can opt either TP-LINK or D-Link as they offer a great hardware with low price and will bid you farewell after a year or more in terms of firmware support.

Hi there my friend. It is a common problem encountered by many C1200 users here. Infact I am an ex-user of C1200v1. Sudden crash, sudden internet freeze, sudden reboot is a common problem. Do you tied up with your budget because you're not opting to buy a better wireless router out there.

You can refer the tutorial made the company, here.

D-Link & TP-Link if you have a tight budget but they do offer good hardwares tbh. However they suck whenever it comes to long term support in terms of patching up their firmware to overcome the newly identified threats sometime buat don't know. You can spend your valuable weekend here to go through this site to learn why most of network enthusiasts actually invest to a better router such as from Mikrotik, Ubiquiti and ASUS. What I am trying to tell here is, you're investing your hard-earned pennies to buy a router that be a gate in-between your home device and the internet world and it should be patched well right? Similar to how you upgrade your old rusty pad-lock from time to time to ensure it is strong enough.

The two current brands I can suggest is Mikrotik + any AP supported router or ASUS + and add another AiMesh compatible routers together to perform a mesh network. In the end, the ball is in your court and you should pick the right brand that suits your investment, let it be a long term or a short term.

Not a big deal for me. Routers were meant to run 24/7. After-all it is a wear and tear process right? But the recent AX routers from ASUS has an efficient cooling system.



An overview of the internal component of ASUS's AX3000 Router - Source.



During my testing of AX56U unit, I find that the router stays cool in my enclosed server rack and I don't feel hot when touch the top enclosure of the unit.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Feb 15 2020, 05:24 PM

The router seems nice and the specs quite decent, CPU clocked @ 1.0GHz & NPU clocked @ 1.7GHz. Do wait for the router to be in the market for sometime to see how the intervals needed to patch a newer firmware as this is one of the important thing to be considered before buying a router.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Feb 15 2020, 09:47 PM

If I were you, I don't mind investing more $$ for a better hardware and long term support, well expecting 7-8 years support. Once I find an AX router that suits my needs, I will take it. Since we are moving towards Wi-Fi 7 (2024) era.

Are you referring your router looked like this?


[Image credit: nae94]

If you are referring other than the above router, the only router supplied by tm orange in color is the old D-Link DIR 615. If by any means you are using any of these routers, I would suggest you go for AC86U instead. AC routers are quite cheap these days due to the entry of AX routers in the Malaysian market.

Answering to your questions above, yes you can get a stable internet due to a powerful processor, better wireless coverage and long-term security support from ASUS or Asus-Merlin if you want more turbo power..

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Feb 20 2020, 08:06 PM

The 88U has two different variants, AC88U and AX88U. So which variant you mean? If you pick the AX88U, yes, the router is a newer AX model from ASUS.

Answering to your queries above, the huawei modem is only configurable by the technician from your ISP side. You don't really have to bother to change it. You only need to keep your PPPoE username and password, then you're good to go.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Feb 20 2020, 09:55 PM

Buying a networking gear is like an investment. You invest to get more out from it. In other word, you invest your money to buy a gear in order to be free from headache, lets say for the next 6 to 7 years? No need to worry about security patches if there is any new threat identified by the cybersecurity team unlike the other two common brands here. As mentioned by bro SilentVampire, ASUS is the best choice. You won't go wrong with them. The only recommended consumer-level networking gear brand is only from ASUS. Other than that, its consider a big NO.. Mikrotik is a step ahead of ASUS, the only thing is, its setting up process slightly different compared to the standard method of setting up for first use for consumer grade router.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 6 2020, 11:04 AM

Just buy RT-AX56U @ RM439.00 only. Asus AC68U is not worthy as per current date as we are moving towards WiFi 7 (802.11be) era

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I have to partially disagree with you. Yes, the AC68U has heating issue, but it don't really slows down my network. I am a heavy internet user. I used USB fans before, but I ditch them out since it is a wear and tear process. The current best entry-level router solution is non-other than the AX56U.

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Thank you brother for pointing out the advantages of using asus-merlin over asuswrt. Well, I prefer ASUS router not only for their longitivity, but for their firmware flexibility as well. Below are the screenshots of the scripts I am currently running in my AC68U (flashed with Asus-Merlin fw):





If I have more budget, I may opt for a pfsense router or Ubiquiti instead.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 18 2020, 10:53 AM

Buy a new AX56U router since it is retailed below than RM450, it will be a good addition to make your AC68U as a mesh node via AiMesh feature. From there you can plug in LAN cable to the node to your pc/laptop.

You're right mate. But there are a few ways to overcome such way. If not willing to pull a cable, either invest in an slightly expensive ac86u and link via AiMesh system or buy an ax certified pce adapter to cope up with the speed.

- PCE-AX58BT & AX56U Review.

If I were you, I will invest on ac86u. Or you can buy a pure mesh system instead.

Brother sHawTY answered your question already. All the very best. Later if possible, update your problem status here. Stay safe.

Smooth here. Access Point used: Deco M4.

EDIT: Location - UPM.



This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 28 2020, 08:26 PM

Im using 800Mbps. This Deco M only act as an AP. The max speed I get through Deco M4 is 479.70 through my laptop.



Source: Deco M4 Review

I just faced my first-ever random disconnection. So I did a simple method by turning off the modem and power on the modem back, it does solves the problem. Serdang residence.

Why wanna buy a second-hand btu when you can request from tm directly unless they 'tm' insist only responsible (will do work) for the problem outside of your residence during the #mco period.

Free vpn's aren't recommended if you care much about your privacy. Your data = their source of income. Better off with paid vpn subscription.