Hi please help, i am staying in a double storey house and in my room on the second floor i am getting good 90mbps speed. But my parent downstairs are getting 9-20mbps, which kind of disappoint my father bcs he is paying the rm136 every month and he is getting slow speeds. Is there any proven gadget that will work to make the ground floor speed better???

Father go 1st floor

ts go ground floor

Hello, what's your stock router model.

Thanks.

change wifi router...

dlink mesh router.

buy as many nodes as u require.

Upgrade your wireless router to a mesh WiFi.

How about you move out of your parents house and get your own place?

coz ur hogging the bandwith

+1

mesh is the answer

Your parents probably using 2.4ghz. Set their phone/tablets to 5ghz

change to ubiquiti

Buy two RT-AX86U than use ASUS AiMesh.

Mesh Wifi

or

get powerline with wifi.. since your max is 80Mbps ..then should be enough ..my 3 story house ..from ground floor to 2nd floor with powerline ..max i could get is about ~70Mbps

This post has been edited by fantasy1989: Jun 29 2020, 02:27 PM

hi can recommend which brand and model to get that 100% works? Bcs a computer shop did sell my father a rm200 wifi booster or something like that but didnt work at all...

something like this for powerline

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/tp-link-...NBoCQvoQAvD_BwE

wifi adapter put at ground floor



if mesh i think you need to upgrade your existing router also iinm

This post has been edited by fantasy1989: Jun 29 2020, 02:31 PM

mesh wifi for sure... go for the tp-link m5, 2 nodes good enough to cover double storey house... put 1 in each floor.

Where is the router located? Using WiFi or wired? When you go downstairs what speed you getting? What devices connected?

lay cable

Get one of those powerline network with WiFi end

Plashspeed router is the best

buy another gigabit router.
pull a physical LAN cable from main router to the 2nd router downstairs.

buy multiple wireless APs is the way to go.
also please note that mobile phone wifi hardware are not much good to start with, even if you get 20-30mbps on the different floor is pretty much good.

using mimo capable router with 3-4 antenna might help improve the speed, if you choose to do single single router setup.

+1
ayam using m5 also...good enough for me...no more ip conflicts, no more dead zones

Repeater and extender are usually shit. a powerline + a 2nd router or change everything to mesh wifi is better.

btw 9 mbps your dad can feel slow something else is wrong, more like instability of the wifi

Actually how do we connect the two nodes? Through wifi signal as well or through Ethernet port (say both floors got port, is it connected?).

Sorry me buta IT.

Multi repeater setup - this is cheapest solution.

Another solution is more costly, but both works well.

im using both, pull 1 LAN cable to 1 room, and another room use powerline adapter, best result if u pull the LAN cable.

Put additional AP in your parent's room. Set the SSID and password to be identical with the main router.

most ideal will be via ethernet port.
but wireless AP as a wifi client is not bad la, can say it is different level compared to what your laptop/semakphone have, so you can still enjoy high internet speed as long as the distance between those two router are not far with wireless connectivity between two routers.

This post has been edited by zerorating: Jun 29 2020, 02:51 PM

Use repeater or extender.

If u have more budget, go for mesh, get 2 unit mesh will fix it

is either you go for mesh or add in additional repeater

Thanks.

Normally if the developer provided one ethernet port each floor, does the two ethernet port readily connected? For double storey house, is using 2 wifi mesh adequate? Floor area approximately 2300sqft.

~Park for updates too~

Will it work fine if I get Deco M5 and just try to set it up in the areas where the connection seems weak, i.e, at the kitchen/upstairs area?

since alrady have ethernet port, then can be easier. try trace where is the wire goes. potentially hidden in the stair case store room or near by the tv area.

if is connected, then just plug your cable into the router lan port, and the other side your laptop. once confirmed, plug in another router on your upstairs.

How big is the house? I only need a single router (Asus RT-AC86U) to cover my double storey house (20x70). Placement of the router is very important - try to find a centralized place for maximum coverage. I was planning for mesh too but wasn't sure if I really need one. So I bought an Asus which is Aimesh-ready, thinking I can get another one and link them together if needed. Turn out 1 is enough for me.

What's your budget and plan speed.

Thanks.

Use wiremesh for seamless connection.
Here is router with range extender (wire mesh) combo

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/d-link-d...EtBCXm&search=1
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/d-link-d...148c3cERMI&mp=1
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/d-link-d...3L8ciC&search=1. This choice has the best price router + range extender

This post has been edited by JoeYoung: Jun 29 2020, 03:15 PM

I bought a deco m5 and now all areas of my house got 100mbps

buy new single storey house

How many units you use? And you house's built up area?

Rooms are tough right even with these mesh set up.

3

One in the living room upstairs, that's where the unifi router is.

Another one also upstairs, in the bedroom where the gaming PC is.

One in the loving room downstairs where the TV is for netflix/PS4. Enough for all rooms downstairs.

25 x 85

lay cable and get an access point

my router is the black color tp link by tm, need to upgrade also?

router on the second floor, all using wireless.

you using the rm700 one i see on lazada?


hard to say a budget, bcs i just want something that works but not something crazy expensive. Like i mention a computer shop cheated my father rm200 by selling him a gadget that doesnt work.

I am thinking to do the same arrangement, 1 upstairs and 2 downstairs since the one upstairs are more centered in term of position. But I wonder if one per floor is more than enough. Have you tried switching off one downstairs and test the signal at furthers point?

thanks, so i need to buy a new router also? Cannot just use the black color tp link that i have now by tm? Bcs i also buta huruf these i.t stuff, i buy that i will have a hard time to start it up. Anything that can just plug and play?

Wow nice, can share which one did you get? Have to change the router also???

Normally I would recommend a powerline but they wont work well in 3 phase households, especially if both socket outlets are on different phases. Had the misfortune once in my old place.

1) You need to consider the exact position of your router and where are the thick walls
2) Identify the model of your current router. Black tplink router doesn't mean anything.
3) Then consider if you need to move your router, get a stronger router or get the mesh network

TS, will running an ethernet cable from upstairs to downstairs be an issue?

If it's not an issue, I suggest TS to run one from upstairs to downstairs.

Plug one end of the cable to your router upstairs.

Then get an AP/Router for downstairs. Plug the other end to this AP/Router downstairs.

Essentially, it's like extension. But through cable instead of WIFI.

Cable is the preferred way all day every day.

A WIFI signal extension is definitely not recommended.

2 simple reasons.

Disconnection issues and speed issues.

As for the third solution, Powerline Adapter, has the issue of what phase your electric wiring is. If single phase then ok. Otherwise, it's a waste of money and time.

If running an ethernet cable from upstairs to downstairs is a no-no for TS and your house electric wiring is not single phase, then TS has no choice but to do WIFI extension. Which the result, I can confirm TS will not be satisfied.

Cheers.

This post has been edited by kygt99: Jun 29 2020, 03:50 PM

If you are using 100Mbps line.

Then get the Deco M5 as everyone suggested.
Your father bought what?

EDIT: How big is your house?
Consider getting 2 pack if you're living in a 2 Storey House.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by FusionXY: Jun 29 2020, 03:44 PM

Use power line adapter

I did not. However you could buy the 2 in a pack and then buy 1 standalone later if it doesn't suit your expectation.


No I'm using the default unifi router.

Go to lazada or shopee and type tp link deco m5. I bought the 3 in 1 pack

This post has been edited by Current Events guy: Jun 29 2020, 03:46 PM

When you go downstairs what is your speed?

I thought you don't need to use router since TP link deco is already a router itself, no?

I need to recalculate the savings of buying pack of 3 instead of 2+1. If not much difference than I might go for 2+1. Otherwise it wouldn't hurt having more than less.

Thanks for sharing.

Don't buy booster. Buy mesh je

The deco is not router. Still need a router..

Connect one m5 to router. Then place the rest around the house

You could use it as a router i think, but it only has two ethernet ports while the normal router has 4. I have some devices on the top floor still connected to the router via cable.

This post has been edited by Current Events guy: Jun 29 2020, 03:56 PM

Did u plug one of the mesh into the unifi router with lan cable? Or can move it around freely after setting up?

Mine only works if one of the m5 is connected to the router with Lan

char siew!

It's connected to the router via cable. I didnt consider disconnecting it before.

buy a repeater

What does they mean by "Router/access point mode" in their specification?

So ur configuration is :

Mesh A connect to router via lan

Mesh B and C placed in other parts of the house without Lan


Right?

https://www.mi.com/global/mi-wifi-range-extender-pro/

If I can use it as router, then I prefer to not use unifi router since it is ugly. I don't need more than 1 ethernet ports since everyone is using wifi in my house. Even TV also I use wifi instead of LAN cable.

Ah. That sucks.
I guess repeater/extender is the way to go.

Also wanna sell your powerline? Huehuehuehie

This post has been edited by chemnz: Jun 29 2020, 04:05 PM

Mesh

bro ClericKilla

here we go again!

here RiriRuruRara

some good info

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4856061&hl=


right now I would like to recommend ASUS RT-AC67U AC1900 AiMesh RM 748 for two routers

can be linked with aimesh system

https://www.asus.com/my/Business-Networking...T-AC67U-2-Pack/

review by blacktubi

https://www.blacktubi.com/review/asus-rt-ac67u/





excerpts from his review


ASUS AiMesh is the most feature rich and flexible mesh WiFi system in the market today. ASUS RT-AC67U is an AC1900 mesh WiFI system unlike more mesh WiFi system you have seen in the market. It is developed to cover your entire home with strong WiFi coverage and fast WiFi speed.

The performance of the RT-AC67U is really impressive. Previously, the WiFi speed at point D is barely usable due to multiple walls in between and the use of metal door in my apartment. By having the RT-AC67U mesh WiFi system, it effectively improve the WiFi speed and coverage in my entire apartment. The AiMesh node will help due to my rectangular shape layout. There is only so much a WiFi router can transmit due to regulation.

This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Jun 29 2020, 04:11 PM

my house is 3 phase landed .. and it works (i have 4 powerline connected across whole house) ..just bandwidth is not good as advertise..

AV1300 only can get ~200Mbps ..if same floor will get close to 800Mbps

This post has been edited by fantasy1989: Jun 29 2020, 04:07 PM

Yep.

You might want to check on reviews if the deco can be used as a router to confirm.

4 storey

only 1 repeater

modem+router in 3rd floor
repeater on 2nd floor

Yeah. I have been reading reviews, but I didn't really pay attention on the router part. I need to re-read and look for the keyword

One more thing I was wondering, is it worth to pay more for M9 Plus or M5 is more than enough? Did you make research on that before?

TS, get professional help since all this is new to you. dont waste time and money trying out solutions when you dont know the source of the problem.

just my 2sen

I gave it away haha. You can consider repeater/extender or wire if its not too much of a hassle. When i moved into my new place I had CAT6 cables pulled from the fibre modem to the unifi router on the ground and one from there to another router acting as an accesspoint in my study.


I was using a TP-Link and if was lucky i got anywhere from 10 to 50 mbps. And it wasnt stable. My luck i guess.

how big is your mansion boss?

get the ASUS RT-AC67U review by blacktubi before,can check my reply above

mesh wfi

TS

this one :

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/tp-link-...s216647939.html


but ayam not sure if mine is ac1200 or ac 1300 ...cant remember

no need to change the unifi modem

Just use mesh wifi. Any brand can do if for 2 story 100mbps speed. Very easy to setup. Font bother about repeater/range extender bullshit.

Deco m4 is enough for 2 node less than rm 400

This post has been edited by soulseeker6187: Jun 29 2020, 04:16 PM

repeater is always 50/50 I kid you not-definitely for TS who seems clueless about all this

during normal days it works as it should, but on some days when u need it the most it will gone haywire and you need to start all over again with the setup

good if you have extra router to play around

not good if you dont have any and thinking to save some money and buy one

dont waste your money boss for that

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/asus-rt-...E4d9iR&search=1

I initially got an M3 for my parents and thought that was decent, so I got one step higher which is the m5. That's the extent of my research.

HOWEVER consider that current devices and routers are offering wifi 6 / AX. If I had a package with 500 mbps or 1 Gbps, I would look into an ax router and the deco that supports ax so that I make full use of the wifi 6/ax that my devices have (Samsung S10, pc built last year, future PS5). Since I only have unifi offering 100mbps for RM140 then using the default router and deco that support wifi 5/ac is enough.

deco m4 2 nodes is enough for small apartment /1 storey house

try that on double storey house see the result

Not mansion la boss. Double storey terrace only. 2300sqft.

I need to ensure that the whole house to have good internet coverage since me and my wife will be working from home a lot. I don't want weak signal during meeting since we will be in closed door room away from the kids and TV noises

the router is in the middle of the house on the 2nd floor.
the boxs says archer c1200

yes it will be an issue, would prefer everything to be wireless.

highest i got was 20mbps when no one around downstairs.

add 3rd node at stair area then...

My cousin use this for his 2 story house.

No problem for 100mbps connection. If higher speed may be not enough.

asus RT-AX56U 802.11ax - also support asus aimesh system - less than rm500



This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Jun 29 2020, 04:25 PM

personally I recommend ASUS RT-AC67U price wise also more or less like m5

if you have use asus router before u will know how easy to set it up

furthermore in the future if u move to bigger mansion u can always add on another asus mesh/router that support aimesh

I will be subscribing 100Mbps only as well. But because of that I need the signal to be good at every corner of my house. If I subscribe to better packages, I can afford even 30% from max speed signal.

I guess i need to study more before making decision. I have about two months or so to go. I don't want to be like the current situation where everyone is at the dining table during online meeting

If I malas then I just ask my wife to ask her network colleague to advise instead

it is a bit tricky actually

some cheap router kenot "beam" properly especially if you have many thick walls

I kana before

But single router is enough to cover 2 storeys considering all the bricks and closed door reducing the signal?

So, if I buy RT-AC67U, they have compatible mesh to pair with the router in case I am not satisfy with the signal?

cheap2 repeater je

RT-AC67U comes with two routers

u may read the review here

https://www.blacktubi.com/review/asus-rt-ac67u/



yes they have many compatible mesh to pair

https://www.asus.com/microsite/AiMesh/en/index.html



all these are compatible with aimesh system

the list
https://www.asus.com/Search/results.aspx?SearchKey=aimesh


darn now I sound like asus rep lol...

This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Jun 29 2020, 04:38 PM

Get mesh wifi

is the difference between this and the m4 is just the amount of nodes?

this one seem good enough for me and also it is easy to setup. Also may i know what speed were you getting b4 you bought this?

are you talking from experience that these things dont work in double storey house? bcs this seem good enough to solve my problem, reasonable price + easy instalation.