Unifi Router Buyer's Guide in 2021
If you use Unifi at your home, you are probably not so happy with the speed and stability of the WiFi network. That’s because TM is still a business and they cannot give an expensive router while remain profitable. But, luckily, TM doesn’t stop you from buying your own router.
While the router provided by TM isn’t too bad, they have slower CPU and weaker WiFi coverage. This means they aren’t very good if you stay in a bigger home or if you have more WiFi devices at home. Thus, in this article, I will show you some WiFi routers that I’ve tested that will recommend for you to upgrade your home WiFi router.
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Unifi Fibre Equipment Overview
All Unifi Fibre installation come with 2 devices which is the fibre modem and WiFi router. The Fibre modem comes with lifetime warranty from TM and it is non-user replaceable. But, don’t worry as the WiFi router rarely breaks down and it performs well. What we will be focussing is the WiFi router part which will impact all your home networking performance.
Unifi Router Brands
Once you purchased the new router, please request your Unifi login ID and Password from TM. You will need them when configuring your new router. Once you got everything ready, remove your old wireless router and connect the new router to the ONU. You have to reconfigure your new wireless router. The process depends on the brand of the router but generally, you just need to insert the PPPOE ID and password and select the Unifi profile on the router.
TP-Link Unifi Router
TP-Link routers are fully compatible with Unifi. TP-Link offers really good value for money as their routers are usually cheaper while delivering the same level of performance compared to their competitors. They offer a 3 years warranty on all their networking products.
You can refer to my guide on how to setup TP-Link Unifi router here.
Model WiFi Specification Suggested Plan Beamforming MU-MIMO Maximum NAT speed Retail Price
Archer C5400X Gaming AC5400 800Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM1499
Archer C5400 AC5400 800Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM949
Archer C4000 AC4000 800Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM999
Archer C3150 AC3150 800Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM799
Archer C2300 AC2300 800Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM639
Deco M9 Plus Mesh AC2200 500Mbps ✔ ✔ 800Mbps RM999
Archer A10 AC2600 800Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM639
Archer A9 AC1900 500Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM439
Archer C9 AC1900 500Mbps ✔ – 941Mbps RM469
Deco M5 Mesh AC1300 500Mbps ✔ ✔ 800Mbps RM439
Deco M4 Mesh AC1200 300Mbps ✔ ✔ 800Mbps RM399
Archer C7/ A7 AC1750 500Mbps – – 800Mbps RM312
Archer C6/ A6 AC1200 300Mbps ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM209
Archer C1200 AC1200 300Mbps – – TBD RM279
Do note that HyppTV do not work on their Deco mesh series of products but Internet is working properly.
Asus Unifi Router
Asus is another well known brand in the wireless router industry. They are slightly more expensive but they have really solid performance and the AsusWRT firmware offers the most comprehensive set of features. Asus also pioneer their AiMesh technology which allows you to use several compatible Asus routers to form a high performance mesh network. Asus routers come with 3 years of warranty in Malaysia.
You can refer to my guide on how to setup Asus Unifi router here.
Model WiFi Specs Suggested Plan AiMesh BF MU-MIMO Maximum Internet Speed Price Range
RT-AX88U AX6000 800Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 941Mbps Unreleased
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Gaming AC5300 800Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM2489
RT-AC5300 AC5300 800Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM2209
RT-AC88U AC3100 800Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM1809
Asus Blue Cave AC2600 800Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 941Mbps RM1099
RT-AC68U AC1900 500Mbps ✔ ✔ – 850Mbps RM1039
Lyra Trio Mesh AC1750 500Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 850Mbps RM1579
Lyra Mesh AC2200 500Mbps ✔ ✔ ✔ 850Mbps RM999
RT-AC66U B1 AC1750 300Mbps ✔ ✔ – 941Mbps RM859
RT-AC1300UHP AC1300 300Mbps ✔ ✔ ~500Mbps RM569
RT-AC58U AC1300 300Mbps ✔ ✔ ~500Mbps RM479
RT-AC1200G+ AC1200 100Mbps – – ~400Mbps RM449
D-Link Unifi Router
You probably heard of D-Link before as they are one of the oldest brand selling networking gear in Malaysia. They also produce some really great networking equipment. New D-Link routers are fully compatible with Unifi. They are also rather affordable while delivering good performance.
You can refer to my guide on how to setup D-Link Unifi router here.
Other Brands (Tenda, Netgear and etc)
There are also other brands in the market and most if not all Enterprise level gear can be configured to support Unifi. But, we do not include them in this list as they may be harder to configure for most users.
Netgear is known for requiring manual setup of VLAN for it to work with Unifi.
Hi, i have lost both my TM stock modem and router during house moving. I am planning to get an ASUS RT-AC55UHP as you have suggested, but i would like to ask the best compatible modem for this router on Unifi 30mbps. Or is it necessary to get a modem? Is the AC55UHP a modem & router device? Or you can suggest me a good modem & router combo for single story 1500 sqft apartment? Thank you.
You have to request for a new modem from TM. There’s no way to get a third party modem for Unifi .
Hi,
Will you do review on the TP-Link Archer C9?
I will review it if I have the device. I suggest getting Archer C3150.
Thanks for recommendation, but this Archer C3150 is over budget..
hi,please suggest me .what router should i buy for unifi 30mbps .im stay in terrace but my signal always 5mbps-12mbps ..3 user.
Get what you can afford. I recommend something in the RM400-RM500 range.
Hey, im recently subscribed to the 30mpbs plan and was given the TP-LINK AC1200 (imma assume this is the default router given to everyone). I live in a double storey terrace house and the router is located at the 1st floor. I noticed that the coverage on the ground (not directly below it), is extremely bad. Furthermore, at the 1st floor, the room which is about 15m from it also suffered bad coverage. Is this normal? Should I ask for a new router? or should I buy a new one? if so, can u suggest a router below RM500 🙂… Read more »
If your house is very big, it is hard for the wireless signal to reach everywhere. You can try a stronger wireless router like the RT-AC55UHP or use a signal extender like a powerline wireless kit.
Can Maxis – Technicolor TG389AC be configured to use with Unifi?
No
Hi blacktubi
I am currently using the 50Mbps unifi plan. Can you propose a router that can reach every corner of my double storey house
Asus RT-AC88U.
i mean will hypp tv works if i install dd wrt to my asus router?
It will work if you configure it correctly but not recommended.
Hi BT, i just called a tech to investigate my speed decrease. He claimed my Asus RTU router is having speed of 30mbps but my package is 50. He swap the router to the Dlink Router and it reaches 50mbps. What could be the issue?
What model are you using? If it is an old model, you should get a wireless AC capable router.
May i know which is the best router for package vip5? I am staying at level 3 flat with 1.2k s.f. and the data receiving extremely slow even though it have wifi icon when it comes to my 3rd bedroom.
Any suggestion what to do and shall i need to change router and what router is recommended.
I extremely frustrated with unifi
You can try the TP-LINK WR941HP.
Hello!
I am about to move into my apartment which is next to mine ( connecting houses) and I want to have only one internet package. My apartments is 2000 sq.ft. each and the router will be in the middle. My question is, which router do u think is best to get the connection for the whole house.
P.s. We have +-8 people using the Wi-Fi. Each person has at least 2 devices and we have 3 consoles using the Wi-Fi.
It depends on your budget. I think Asus RT-AC55UHP is a great fit.
I am using 30mbps unifi, recently get free upgrade to 50 mbps. My current router is TP Link AC1200. The problem I had faced is the wireless speed for 2.4ghz is around 30mbps, while 5ghz and wired cable can get around 50mbps. Is that this router’s 2.4ghz with 300mbps cannot reached to 50mbps?
Wireless is subjected to various interference. You can consider getting a better wireless router.
D-Link DIR-823 2.4G/5Ghz AC1200Mbs Gigabit Smart Wireless Router 5G Modem Home Fiber WiFi Router(Black)
can i use this one for UNIFI?
price seem very cheap at lazada
I not sure about this.