Hi there, I would like to seek some advice regarding my wifi router setup.
Currently, I am using a Dlink DIR-842 C2 as the main router(located downstairs in the living room) and my Fibre Optic Modem is an old one provided by Unifi.


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Based on my subscription, my current max speed is 500mbps, but on a Wifi speed test connected to the 2.4ghz, I only get 30mbps from my room( which is upstairs located at the far end of the house). I plan to have a setup to extend and have stable coverage both 2.4 and 5ghz connection around the house ( upstairs and downstairs ).
Currently in my thoughts is to ask Unifi to change my Fibre Modem( i believe the latest one is Huawei? I might be wrong) and get a Tenda router as the main router. Will that be sufficient?
Also, will Unifi charge a fee for the upgrade of the Fibre Modem? Looking forward to some advice, thank you
Why do you need to change your modem/BTU? Look at the bottom of your modem/BTU and see the model, and refer to the first thread on the first page, to see if your modem/BTU support 1Gbps speed. If it supports 1Gbps speed, then you don't need to change. However, your router needs to be changed.
Tenda won't be sufficient. I would suggest that you change to a mesh WiFi solution. Deco M9 Plus would be my suggestion. You can try AiMesh too. But, having one single Tenda router won't be sufficient.
*UPDATE*
NOC detected multiple links having traffic congestion pattern >90%. Congestion pattern observe started when Restriction Movement initiated on 18/3/2020.
*As 1/4/2020@1700hrs: Observed 220 links with >90% utilization.190 links already offloaded.*
*Next Action Plan:*
- To perform links capacity upgrade & offloading by prioritizing on links having flat trend traffic & complains.
- Next offload activity tonight 2/4/2020 for area (Labuan, Alor Akar, Bukit Anggerik, Kg. Tawas)
1. Links were offloaded on 19/3/2020 (Rawang, Semenyih, Meru, Bintang, Kulim, Kota Bharu, Lapangan Terbang Subang, Sungai Buloh). ✅
2. Links were offloaded 20/3/2020 (2 x Alor Setar, Kuching, Batu Pahat, Paser Puteh (Perak), 2 x Tawau, Sungai Buloh, Maluri, Bandar Utama Seremban, Gombak, Senawang, Sibu, Hiliran, Keramat, 2 x Elapora) ✅
3. Links were offloaded on 21/3/2020 (Seberang Kaya,Teluk intan,2 x Air Keroh,Bangi, 2 x Kajang,Kuang,Malim,Miri,Melati,Pandan,Seremban,Taman Petaling,Butterworth) ✅
4. Links were offloaded on 22/3/2020 ( Ria,K.Bahru,Teruntum,Kota Kinabalu,Selayang Baru,Semenyih)✅
5. Links were offloaded on 23/3/2020 (Lutong,Melaka,Melawati,Semenyih,Setiawan,Teluk Intan,Kangar,Bayan Baru,Kubang Kerian,Temerloh,Putrajaya, 2 x Klang,Tasek Ampang,Kota Kinabalu,Jalan Kebun, 2 xTasek) ✅
6. Links were offloaded on 24/3/2020 (Setapak,Kepong,Puchong,Selayang Baru,Serdang,Balakong,Sg.Plong,Subang Jaya,Kinrara,Tmn.Petaling & Skudai) ✅
7. Link were offloaded on 25/3/2020 (Alor Setar (x2),Jalan Langat,Salak Tinggi,Sg Petani,Jitra,Bkt Tengah,Bintulu) ✅
8. Link were offloaded on 26/3/2020 (Cheras, Sg. Way, Bukit Angerik, Batu, Kinrara, Tampoi, Kepong, Balakong, Jln. Kebun, Taman Petaling, Teruntum, Rasah (x3), Kluang (x5)) ✅
9. Link were offloaded on 27/3/2020 (Batu Pahat, Gong Badak, Gombak, Sg. Buluh, Maluri, Putrajaya, Taiping, Seremban, Terengganu, Semenyih, Setiawan) ✅
10. Link were offloaded on 28/3/2020 (Muar,Komtar,Melaka (x4),Kelang (x2),Tasek (x2) ✅
11. Link were offloaded on 29/3/2020 HSBB (11) (Sg Petani , Salak Tinggi , Malim, Sg Buloh, Temerloh, Bintulu, 2x Puchong, Maluri, Petrajaya, Subang. HSBA (5) - Selayang Baru, Kajang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya,Klang) ✅
12. Link were offloaded on 30/3/2020 (Rasah, Kuala Terengganu) ✅
13. Link were offloaded on 31/3/2020 (Saga, Serdang, Jalan Langat, Lapangan Terbang Subang, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Sentul, Kelana Jaya, Batu, Kepong, Pontian) ✅
14. Link were offloaded on 1/4/2020 (Johor Bahru, 2 x Kluang, Batu, Klang, RIA, Sg Petani,Salak Tinggi, Pontian) ✅
*Observation as of 1/4@1700hrs*
Impact: Unifi users at this area will experience slow browsing issue.
Central
- Bukit Anggerik, Taman Petaling, Kelana Jaya, Subang Jaya, Jalan Kebun, Klang, Kinrara, Selayang Baru, Subang Jaya, Lapangan Terbang Subang, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
East Malaysia
- Inanam
Northern
- Ria
Southern
- Batu Pahat, Muar
Eastern
- None
Impact : Streamyx users at these area will experience slow browsing issue.
Batu Pahat, Muar, Tasek, Klang, Jelapang, Mengelembu, Kota Bharu, Kluang
ACR as of 1/04@1700hrs
TMBAU : 55.35%
TMUC: 55.17%
CTT Closed: 630/630
SOCMED status: Received complaint on Slow Browsing issue
Thank You
This one from insider
It looks legit. Offloading links eh? I thought TM doesn't cap any traffic according to them smh.