Hi,

I'm planning to get either YES wireless broadband flexi or Umobile U home 5g as they are contract free. However, I would need to buy my own 5G router which seems to be quite expensive. Can anyone recommend me a 5g router preferably from shopee?

Been looking at a few options:

1. ZTE MC801A - RM758
2. Huawei 5G CPE Pro - RM689
3. Zyxel 3 NR5103E - RM559-720 (Add on antenna?)

https://shopee.com.my/ZTE-MC801A-5G-3.8Gbps...00-9e646c3ce8ae
https://shopee.com.my/%F0%9F%8C%9FUmobile-5...57-5c13589591cc
https://shopee.com.my/%F0%9F%8C%9FUmobile-5...42-cff0cf257672

which one would you recommend? Don't feel like using a 5g phone as will be on 24/7 and for the household.

Thanks in advance

ZTE mc801a is a capable modem. The item that u r interested in is under supplier 6 month warranty. Pls bear in mind. Options on bands are available under debug page. Pls clarify with seller if this is available. Also please make sure u r in Yes coverage area before embarking on taking up this decision.

This post has been edited by bios123: Nov 14 2023, 11:11 PM

olax g5 018
yeacomm
gteniq

update today:

after many month
++ gteniq the winner

yeahcomm no external antenna port
for the price of olax, better take gteniq

olax ax9 pro 4G have issue hotspot leak

This post has been edited by JLA: Mar 9 2024, 07:08 PM

For a great home 5G broadband experience, don't skimp out on a good router. The sub RM600 ones most likely can only give you sub par speeds due to outdated 5G modem chips inside.

zyxel one can have QC issues, it's better to go with big name brand ones with warranty

consider also tplink x50 5g and nx510v

Can give the NOKIA FastMile 5G Gateway a look.
Decent performance for that price.

Yes, I would recommend both offerings from TP-Link and the Nokia Fastmile, but do take note that our local sellers are only selling the V1 (1st gen) Fastmile here in MY. Fastmile is already on its 3rd gen (V3) now. Or, if you can spend a little bit more, why not get GtenIQ, a very, very solid modem router that can really pull 5G signals in areas where there a weak 5G reception, and it's using the Qualcomm SD X55 modem chip inside.

park

Olax & GtenIQ i highly recommend, but not Yeacomm. Their built in antennas are not powerful enuff to pull decent 5G signal from tower. Mileage may vary depending on areas.

also thinking of getting one

5GEE not bad, just paid for rm532

wow, 5G router very pricey

Anyone have any experience using the AW1000? How does it compare with gteniq?

AW1000:
https://my.shp.ee/dBcu3BY

Only heard good things about it, especially for tinkerers as its software were a derivative from openwrt