I got offer by Unifi for 2 units of tp link Deco M4 for RM 15 per month for 24 months, so total RM 360. Separate contract than Unifi. Is that a good deal? On a glance it's a bit cheaper than Deco M4 listing in shopee.

To be honest, it's a 2 storey house, and only 2 farthest room and kitchen has low signal. So at most only 1 unit needed I guess. I'm also using dir 842 c2 router.

Cost aside, do you think I should get it? Im not sure installation comes with the package or not.

Edit. I'm willing to pull and route cat6 cable from dir 842 to other spots.

This post has been edited by zemega: Mar 4 2020, 02:19 PM

it works in 2 units and above, 1 unit connects to the internet and the extends the signal to the other unit

Can't both unit as as AP and connect to the existing dir 842?

it works as an AP with lan cable attached, hence are you gonna pull lan cable thru your house to connect the units to your Dir 842

Yeah, I'm willing to pull Lan cable through the house. Not that hard.

if you can pull lan cable, then there are many options for AP besides Deco

put router at the middle of the staircase...1 unit of tplink c1200 can cover 7000sf 2sty bungalow already

It's a really good deal considering that it's 24 months to pay the RM360. I'll probably get a set when I have the time. Wonder if I can do it over the phone or if I have to go TMPoint. Shopee cheapest is RM328 or RM359 with 15% coins cashback.

I plan to use it as APs too. My main router is a Mikrotik. Very curious about its mesh implementation.

Are you sure that it's a separate contract? If it is, even better.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Mar 5 2020, 01:38 AM

I specifically ask whether its a new contract or its going to extend the original unifi contract. The operator says it won't, it will be a new contract.

In the end after consideration of the ohuse I'm in, I only need another unit of router to act as AP, if I even want to. At this point this is not a necessity to me.

If all you need is a second AP, you can get another DIR-842 or another D-Link eg DIR-868L. Wifi roaming normally works better with same brand.

If you want faster/seamless Wifi roaming when you move, 2 Deco M4 are good choice.

separate contract just for the deco m4?

so lets say my unifi current contract has ended

and i apply for deco m4 2 years to pay rm 360

so it's a new contract just for deco?

wont affect my current unifi package right? i can still change my unifi package without contract bound? as long as i keep to pay that RM 15/month for 24 months?

This post has been edited by squall0833: Mar 12 2020, 02:35 AM

What I understand is that you can even terminate your unifi contract while still paying the m4 deco contract.

Just ordered mine through 100 a minute ago. Did you get a set too?

Anyway CS states quite clearly that the Deco M4 contract is independent from the UniFi contract. Minimum 7 days to process the order, damn slow. Then another few days for delivery by J&T.

No, the router I have is already good enough for the whole house. I don't need another two unit of repeater (since I'm willing to pull cable). If the router breakdown I can purchase router off market.

Although if its for a new house, I think Unifi should have given option for a single router or 2 mesh units like this.

great, i might get a set too lol

since i already have two cables at the exact point thats great for deco backhaul

I just placed an order and as mentioned by brother soonwai, the delivery will take time from 3 to 7 working days and the company responsible to delivery the item to house is J&T.

Any ticket created in myunifi or email or sms acknowledgement for your order? Mine nothing yet. My order done over the phone about 1pm yesterday.

I didn't receive any smses neither do any emails. There is a ticket created and marked as closed ticket. Just want to see the status tomorrow. Keep on checking my mail for this lol.

Oh yeah, same here. A closed "complaint" ticket for my call to 100.

Do update me if there is any news from your side bro.

Will do, I just hope we don't have to wait 2-4 weeks for them to process it.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Mar 14 2020, 01:50 AM

Thank you [for the bold sentence]. They informed me that it will take roughly 3 to 4 days to process the order/subscription of the mesh unit. As you said, I hope the process don't really take too much of time.

I think this is a trial run by TM. They don't have stock at each branch unlike the common DIR 842 router. Maybe they need to flash the firmware of the Deco units one by one before sending them out.

I didn't mention this before, but the operator did ask why I rejected the offer.

So maybe after some time, the Deco M4 will be the standard unit instead of the DIR 842.

My friend, thank you for your point of view. But please to inform you that, the Deco M4 is non-accessible via a standard web-interface. And TM won't even bother to pump in cash to make changes for the iOS and android Deco app. The changes in settings only can be done via the application which I feel.... for those who intend to set it up as an AP, shouldn't be a problem at all unless for those who wish to use the Deco M4 as router and pair another deco to form mesh network. Anyhow, full comments only can be given/reviewed once the unit received from unifi.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 14 2020, 11:50 AM

There's a web interface for Deco M4 though it is mainly for basic monitoring function.

The Deco is basically a different product lineup and will not support OneMesh from TP-Link.

Well, I have a question for those that will get the M4 units. Can you set Google and cloudflare DNS? And you know access certain sites like fa*fictio*.

Thank you for the exposure there. Will play around once I receive the unit.

Update: You are right. Deco only compatible with another decos.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 15 2020, 01:27 AM

Deco M4 Order Update:
Mar 12: "Complaint" ticket made over 100 and closed.
Mar 16: Modify Order created and completed.
Mar 17: Order processed & shipped email with J&T tracking number received from Lapasar SB.
Mar 25: Picked up: J&T Alam Damai
Mar 28: Delivered

Still nothing in email nor sms.


There is a new item "Device/Service 1" added to me subscription.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 27 2021, 10:49 PM

I believe that should be the hint. I've just checked mine and there are no new updates for me. I yet to receive the status, "Device/Service". Will double-confirm it tomorrow if there are any changes.

Update: Got an email at 6pm just now saying order has been processed and shipped by Lapasar Sdn Bhd with J&T tracking no.

I also entitled with "device/service 1" status there. I yet to receive a confirmation sms/email. Perhaps by tomorrow.

Should be tomorrow. I got my Device/Service 1 yesterday. Email today.

Will update tomorrow.

Today 18th, no movement on the J&T parcel yet. Maybe this Lapsapar kena lockdown.

I yet to receive any emails from tm's side. Haha. It is okay. Just let them take time.

It can't be helped that with the virus and the lockdown, reduced personal may have caused your package in a corner somewhere.

So excited when I saw update of J&T tracking. Turns out it's for a Shopee order which I made early this morning. False alarm.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Mar 19 2020, 04:34 PM

Just received sms from unifi just now, stating that I will be receiving an email from Lapsar on the order & deliver details.

UPDATE: Just checked my unifi dashboard. Yes. Order completed. Image as follows:



UPDATE as 24 March 2020: Just received J&T Express tracking code through sms. Weirdly, I don't receive any emails from TM or the courier company.

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 24 2020, 06:16 PM

Till today, J&T tracking still not in the system yet. Just now received this.

This Lapasar not working? They should be under eCommerce right.

I already receive my unit today morning.



Once the item was sent to me, I received the delay sms. Not sure why they did such act, perhaps miscommunication among the vendor, courier and tm at this time point maybe?

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Mar 25 2020, 07:35 PM

LOL, me too. Haven't received the unit yet but a few hours after the SMS, the Status updated to arrived at and then picked up from Alam Damai drop point. Should have ask me go collect. Alam Damai is like 6KM from my house.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Mar 25 2020, 09:49 PM

Ow.. Too bad for you brother. Do you planning to pick up the unit by yourself?

No, lah, just saying. Now it has to go all the way to Klang and then back to my area. Sometimes I think all these online shopping business is making things worse for the environment.

I feel you bro.

mine still on the way , ordered few days before MCO

Sigh... it will be delay and going to pick it up will be a problem

since it's shipped to a shop address and all shows are closed for now :/

Couldn't you call the courier and change the delivery address?

they will call me anyway. then i go pick up lo, not far away from here

just maybe takes longer to reach here

Finally got mine in the afternoon.

And then I go and buy this from Lazada. Too many discounts to ignore.


Around RM828.50 since I used TNG topped up with Shopee coins.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Mar 28 2020, 01:31 AM

Congrats bro. Haha. I do agree. Even the RT-AX58 costs 700++. Just holding my cash for AX86U.

just received mine. anyone knows how to setup the dns in this router?

Received my Deco M9 from Lazada today. Ordered on 27/3.

Haven't setup yet. Dunno why but I seem to be busier during MCO.

Enjoy

A few quick tests with new toys. UniFi 800Mbps. iPhone X. MacBook Pro Retina 15" 2013.

Deco M4

Deco M4 as wired AP (Router: Mikrotik hAP AC2) to iPhone

Deco M9

Deco M9 #1 as Router/AP Upstairs to iPhone


Deco M9 #2 as wireless AP Downstairs to iPhone


Deco M9 #1 as Router/AP Upstairs to MacBook ethernet

This post has been edited by soonwai: Oct 10 2023, 02:01 PM

Both your m9 are connected via mesh ethernet or mesh wifi?

I have weak wifi issue on upstairs too before this with Apple AirPort Extreme downstairs with modem. Then I got myself TP-Link wpa8630p, the wifi speed upstairs now around 200Mbps. Been thinking to further improve the speed at upstairs by using mesh m9 but not sure worth the money considering the speed I will be getting. Btw my unifi is 800Mbps.

In my tests above Deco M9 #1 is wired and #2 is not wired.

AirPort Extreme and Express already have the same features (802.11k,v,r) that makes up mesh wifi. You've already been using it for years. Just that Apple never marketed it as such.

A wireless M9 upstairs may increase your speed but a wired one will be optimal.

200Mbps is already pretty decent across a floor.

I doubt the Deco M9 on wireless backhaul mode will make it significantly faster.

You will need to wait for WiFi 6 mesh WiFi system from TP-Link Deco.

Thanks! Better save my money then

Apologies in advance if this is a dumb question :

What was the difference the Tm one with this one?

I saw Rin Mansor IG how to setup Asus mesh wifi, look pretty easy.

Found this in lazada

The E4 has 100Mbps network ports while the M4 has 1000Mbps network ports. Processor and the WiFi part I'm not sure. Maybe same.

So better buy m4 then?

What's the price difference? Me, I would go for M9 as the router and M4 as APs. The M9 got a lot of features. M4 quite basic.

M9 is really out of my budget, I think would go for M4

For 300MBPS would be suffice right?

yes i also got that offer... applied already... cause alot of "noise"cannot access from upstairs back room.. need mesh desperately otherwise the "noise"wont stop....

have u installed??? mind share some tips how to configure it??? i will receive this week but i dont know how to install... i google it very confusing leh...

bro,

ask u a question..

existing already got tm black color router ( tplink brand) with the 3 anthena one. so for this M4 should i configure it as router or AP?? my intention is to have wifi covergae upstairs room... and i dont intend to modify or change the black router cause all its setup nice nice by tm engineer last year.... so if i configure M4 as router i dont know the settings or password leh... so which you recommend?

download deco app and they will guide you how to setup step by step.

download already... it ask me install 1st unit demo m4 as router or AP?? i dont know what to select leh.....

Yes, M4 is sufficient for 300Mbps. 800 also should be no problem.

You can refer to my guide here.

I would recommend you to set the deco m4 as an ap and not main router. the deco is too basic, even basic than the basic c1200 (black color router with 3 antenna). I am using 800Mbps and with one single unit of deco m4, my parent's 20x70 double storey house don't have any wifi deadspot. I make the deco m4 as an AP to my ageing ac68U (only act as a router w/out wireless). You only need your username and password, often referred as PPPoE credentials by pros. You can get your username and password from the blue-color installation (agreement or whatsoever I can't remember) or call directly to tm. After that, you're free to use any router. Use the c1200 as a router and deco m4 as AP (wireless broadcaster). With this you can save up some cash from buying a new router if the current issue solved by following this try-and-error process.

Just a question. The id and password is in this page for Dir-842, is the PPPoE credentials?


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Yes mate. You're right. Keep that credentials because you will be needing that in future if in case you decided to use your own third-party router.

Bro,
Great advise. I googled and saw some posting mention to setup m4 as router better than the black tm router so i am confuse diff ppl give diff advise i dont know who to follow...


So if i setup the m4 as ap still need ppoe password? I dont have leh forgot already.... the blue slip paper dont know gone where already... also if i setup m4 as ap the 2nd m4 also 2nd ap i put upstairs?

You will be needing the credentials bro. You can ask from tm. But if I were you, I will use the c1200 as main router and set the Deco M4 pair as wireless ap. A bridged from c1200 and pair together with B via mesh.

bro,
thanks for the advise.. m4 comes in a pair right?? the 1st M4 need to be wired to the router right? the 2nd M4 only can be a wireless ap right?

Yes bro. In my case, i make the AC68U to only function as a router while the Deco M4 functioning in Access Point mode (the firmware offers two standard mode, router and AP) and you can pair another deco m4 via mesh. Back to my case, I only using one Deco m4 unit and the wireless coverage is freaking good for a double-storey house (20x70). I kept another deco m4 for future use (in case if this went kaput, i can use another deco m4 - can save some cash). But just examine if one unit of deco m4 can cover your whole house, if not, add another deco m4 unit. As i said, try-and-error.

Bro,
so the 1st unit of deco m4 can put anywhere or need to put beside the existing router? existing router need to disable the wifi connection right?

If you have a long ethernet cable, then yes, you can place the unit anywhere you want. You have to disable the wireless connection from the router.

how good is the single deco M4 wifi coverage compare to the stock TM TP-Link Archer? like double radius or what?

It features fast roaming support, 802.11k/v/r resulting in an efficient wireless connection achievable. I wont recommend to use the M4 as a router, but as an AP, yes its good. In my case, a single unit is good already for my use. But for other people, it depends on their taste to have nearly zero-wifi dead-spots in house.

i dont have a long cable... so does that mean i need to place 1 of the M4 unit in my study room ( this is where my black router sits) and use the other as wireless AP upstairs?

Yes bro. The cables are not expensive. If you don't care about quality, you already can get a low-quality cat 5e cable for ~rm20 - 20 meters.

Thanks bro for the tips and advise

You're welcome mate.

Got the M5 today but just find it funny that it will auto connect to 2.4 when 5ghz has the faster speed, i need to setup a seperate guest network for the 2.4ghz only supported devices, change the main to 5ghz only

Bro,
Just received my deco m4. Connect it configure it as ap (1st unit) then 2nd unit put upstairs bedroom and connect it via wifi to 1st unit able to surf net already... good coverage also..not bad despite its a back room and modem in front room..... discover that the wifi connectivy to m4 is faster than using the wifi on the black modem.... looks good.

This post has been edited by achong09: Apr 23 2020, 05:47 PM

Bro,
Question to you
If i dont disable the wireless connection from the black router can ha?

I am happy to knowing that you're enjoying your new deco m4. I always prefer a cheaper option before opting to do a big changes that requires more cash.

Yes you can. But, I would advise you to turn off the wireless broadcast from the c1200 (you don't really need that).

oh well, i tested without switching it off... its works fine also... i have some older devices connected to the black router wifi like printer... some how the printer not able to connect to the mesh wifi not sure why... i think leave it on for standby in case mesh wifi network cacat can connect to the black wifi.. hahhaa

I see. Yes you can use the c1200's wireless broadcast. No problem, it may add more signal interference that may resulting in slightly degrade wireless performance. If you're using standard speed like 100Mbps, then you won't feel much difference compared to 300 to 800Mbps users.

Did a speedtest by wifi using laptop connected to the new DECOm4... got a good speed.. download around 300 upload around 150+... sometimes download is 290+ upload 150+ no bad the speed...

Enjoy bro.

oh... i am not that heavy user.... even streaming also wont be much bandwith i guess.... i am on 500mbps speed....

Then it should be fine for you.