I think what you counter is common, but not related to 2.4Ghz. I used to have 2 ASUS wifi router, when both running on 2.4 Ghz, the cheaper version run sucks. Do some research then only realize even on router there are processor and RAM as well, like a PC. Sometimes those parts are too "low" performance to handle too many connection at the same times. If I connect my TV, few phones, few laptop same the same time to my cheap ASUS, it would lag so bad that I have to reset the router.

Another experience is from a very old D-Link router, not too sure about the hardware inside but the software sucks. It would hang itself if someone use torrent to download movie.

So sometimes look at the box hard to tell good or bad, read more user feedback and hope for the best, hahaaa.

but the modem of TS is already kapus, and TS need a modem with router that budget about RM150 (but TS want AC as well )
different scenario..

so , the choice is obviously in this case either get one within the budget but no AC, or increase the budget..


I meant I already cherry pick 2 among numerous brand within ur budget, u just simply random pick one and use it..if unfortunately, u got a faulty item , u can simply return it and choose another brand. RM20 is not much... and the general speaking, the GUI of ASUS is abit better...
both r entry level product, please don't compare them with expensive product..
btw, it would get the job done, without them u cannot connect to internet, so still worth the money la...

p/s: u can always google negative comment from any wifi product , coz who doesn't have issue would never try to make a post with it.


nod. that's why I recommended RM250 tier.. general speaking, a bit better cpu and ram ...and hopefully everything butter smooth out of the box, then the extra RM100 is a well spent..

This post has been edited by hashtag2016: May 24 2020, 07:58 PM

Yup, that's what I try to tell TS 5Ghz may not the solution for his problem (On his original post he want a dual band router).
Out of my experience I spent the most on Asus, but it fail on me also. One of them is a dual band, with build-in antenna, square crystal design (forget the model). Not cheap, as that time dual band still new, pay around 3/400 ringgit. Sucks big times, signal not very good, always ping time out (good luck on playing online game). So that time end up I just directly use LAN to my PC. Till later I bought the Mi Router, a cheap on, actually not bad for the price, software sucks, all Chinese (lucky I can read), signal much better than ASUS, transfer rate also pretty good.

It's about the size of thumb drive, there's no antenna on it. My computer is about 7 or 8 meter away from router with a wall between it. Still can get full signal strength. If more far away then maybe should get those with antenna.

what does TS means ?
just found out about D-LINK DSL-2877AL, ever heard of this ??
DLink modem router

i see, any good budget 2.4Ghz modem router ???

what is the model ??


Thanks

It's a China generic make, there's no model name. It's been sometimes, the seller already put other item for the link.
But it's similar to this.
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/dreamall...s141032592.html

If you worry about signal strength then get something like this.
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/600mbps-...2307660226.html

woah, it is quite small... And the price is quite cheaper compare to pcie wifi card.....
but the wifi signal receive is quite good right ??? how far are you to the modem router when using it ??


Wa, the difference in price between this and without antenna is just a little, but both of this usb adapter works the same right ?
but why won't you get this one with antenna?? as the price is slightly different ??

Thanls

My computer is about 7 or 8 meter away from router with a wall between it. Still can get full signal strength.

I want minimal look without the antenna sticking out.

does different brand of usb adapter affect the performance ???
how long has you been using it ??? does it last long ??

Thanks

Don't know, I didn't try other brand adapter. I only need one adapter, not multiple adapter.
2 or 3 years. I don't know will last how long.

if my laptop internet speed affected by other mobile phone user, if i get a dual band wifi adapter to switch to 5Ghz will this better? my Unifi speed is 10mbps