Hi, can I check...
I recently took up SWU 3.0 package (500 mbps, RM119). I was shown a black model (not sure if it's Dlink) at Unifi Centre, but the installer came with a white Fiberhome model.

I didn't know better and allowed the installation to proceed, after checking with the sales person and being told that both are the same.

After tinkering with this router I find it quite lacking - for example I can't set it up as an access point (I'm not using it as a mesh after failing to get my home CCTV to connect with the new router).

So my set up goes ... ONU --> TP Link AC2300 (existing self-bought previously) ---> Dlink (old TM router as AP). The AP is connected upstairs via a LAN cable.

I'm trying to use the Fiberhome to replace the Dlink now.

Any tips? I'm only knowledgeable to the extent of setting SSID, some IP, DNS configs here and there so not too well versed.

I guess I have 2 issues here...
1. Is the router given random or should I have gotten the black Dlink model?
2. How do I make best use of the 2 Fiberhome routers given to me?

Thanks sifus you are awesome. I made some progress but still stuck abit.

1. Thanks for the awesome tip on disabling multi AP to get repeater mode. It appeared (I did not change the settings inside), I connected my 2nd Fiberhome to upstairs LAN, and it seems to work.
2. Setting the security to WPA/WPA2 allowed the CCTV to connect. But, the problem is it keeps disconnecting intermittently. But at least I know it can connect, just not sure why it keeps disconnecting. I am using a basic Hikvision DVR with auto DCHP settings.
3. Unrelated question, I manually set the DNS on the router to Google's 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, but in the main status page it does not reflect. Instead I believe it is still showing TM DNS. Any idea why? I think I read a post somewhere before saying Fiberhome router won't display, but will still use whatever DNS set. Not sure on this.

So far managed to put both routers to use, just need to solve CCTV randomly disconnecting (on the phone app).

Thx so much.


EDIT: Share a trick here in case other users face the same problem. If you connect your PC to LAN3, it will not work. Need to go into settings > advanced > WAN service and disable the LAN3 port there, probably from being reserved for something else by default (e.g. Unifi TV).

This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Nov 10 2023, 01:13 AM

I think I screwed up the AP upstairs. Connected with WiFi but upstairs show no Internet. To clarify, I disabled multi AP on both routers, and even tho the repeater option is there, I did not enable it (coz it's WiFi and I'm using LAN). Based on devices connected to router, each have their own IP address and doesn't look like there's conflict.

AP router light is red. LAN cable plugged into LAN1 as per the old router.

CCTV set to manual IP after much tinkering till late night. 😭 It's definitely some settings I screwed up I think...

Not sure where I went wrong... So many settings

This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Nov 10 2023, 09:21 AM

Thanks so much for your help. After trying whole night, I did not manage to get it to work.
So, I replaced the "Mesh AP" with my old TP Link AC2300.
Now, everything seem to work.
Small compromise.
Downstairs get new WiFi 6, upstairs get a better router than the old TM DLink.

The spare mesh AP can use as decor....

Agree. Been working fine so far, about a day. Thanks for all you & others advice.

Some further update:
TM suddenly called and said the DLink router is available. Proceeded to replace both my Fiberhome with DLink AX3000. The model is X3060Z (black colour with 5 antennas).

So far, managed to set up everything properly. The only downside is one of the ports is reserved for IPTV and despite all my tinkering it couldn't be "released" as a normal Ethernet port.

Hence, got a TP Link T3U AC1300 USB card, so far tested can get 500Mbps on the link after driver update.

Seems everything is working so far. One main router, one Bridge mode with wired LAN.

The DLink is definitely much easier to set up and works almost out of the box.

Hope it continues to be smooth and steady.

EDIT: linking another forumer's post that helped me set up the DLink. He has the same model as I do.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5407927

This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Nov 19 2023, 03:56 PM

Yes, but like some other forumers mentioned, by default you can't choose.

I think in my case, there were 2 things that worked in my favor:
1. The salesperson promised me the Dlink
2. There was an exact model (but with some red stripes) in the Unifi Centre itself, with the price tag of FREE if you sign up 100Mbps and above.

They were very reluctant to entertain me, and I pretty much gave up already. Didn't really pursue it after a few calls and follow up.

Then suddenly, they called so I just agreed to it.

I am on SWU 3.0 500Mbps.

TBH I did not have the Fiberhome for very long. Probably 1 week +? They were fine for what they are (not a very heavy user), my only issue was I couldn't use the spare one as a wired AP.
Dlink on the other hand took all of 5 mins to set up the AP (Bridge) mode.
Plus black devices look more sexy