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We all know that the stock Unifi router supplied by Telekom Malaysia is bad, it perform poorly and unstable. Here are some routers that are compatible with Unifi and easily available in Malaysia.
They are sorted according to their price from the most expensive the the cheapest.
Please leave a comment below if I miss out any router.
Full Unifi Compatibility:
The routers listed below are fully compatible without complicated configuration required. Just follow the user guide and you are good to go.
Asus:
Asus routers are known for their excellent Unifi support. They are generally easy to configure and all new models are fully compatible with Unifi. You can refer to this article on how to setup Unifi on Asus Router.
- RT-AC5300
- RT-AC88U
- RT-AC3200
- RT-AC87U
- RT-AC68U
- RT-AC66U
- RT-AC56U
- RT-AC55UHP
- RT-AC1200HP
- RT-N66U
- RT-N18U
- RT-N14UHP
- RT-N12 D1
D-Link:
Most D-Link routers are fully compatible with Unifi. All models listed below are fully compatible with Unifi. Just make sure you are running the latest Malaysia/Singapore firmware.
TP-LINK:
WARN: Not all hardware version support Unifi! Make sure you get the correct version!
WARN: Unifi is broken on certain firmware with Hardware NAT. Disable Hardware NAT may fix it.
Note : You may need to flash your device to the Malaysia firmware. Get it from http://tp-link.com.my.
- Archer C2600 Remark: QoS disabled when VLAN is enabled.
- Archer C7 V2
- Archer C2
- TL-WDR4300 V1
- TL-WDR3600 V1
- TL-WR1043ND V1, V2
- Archer C20
- TL-WR841HP V1
- TL-WR841N V7, V8, V9
- TL-WR841ND V7, V8, V9
Partial Unifi Compatibility:
You need to manually configure VLAN tagging. Support for IPTV is available but may be more difficult to configure.
Netgear:
Please refer to this article on how to configure manual VLAN tagging.
- R6400
- R7000
- R7900
- R8000
- R8500
Linksys:
Click the link for the instruction on how to configure the router for Unifi.
Hello, I need your help so much please. Sorry that I am not very good in this so please be patient with me. I have my original TM modem and router (30mbps) on the first floor and my pc is on the third floor. The technician from Unifi says that it’s impossible for me to connect from third floor via WIFI. So, he use my Asus RT-N12HP router as a repeater/range extender on the second floor. Everything is fine (facebook / youtube) until I start playing on-line game (CS:GO). Ping is fine (30ms) but I am facing serious packet loss… Read more »
It depends on your location and the way you configure your repeater. If wireless network at your location is very congested, repeater is definitely not helpful. The RT-AC55UHP is a good choice. If you have the extra budget, get a pair of powerline adapter and configure your RT-N12HP as a secondary access point instead of a repeater.
Hi there,
What about for DLink wifi router?
I do not have a chance to test D-Link routers. I will try to get my hands on some of them and update the list soon. 😉
Hi,need your opinion on a replacement router for Unifi 30.For my budget of rm500,i’ve narrowed down to 2 router.that is the rt-ac55uhp and the archer c7.which 1 would be the best choice?
I would prefer the RT-AC55UHP. The Archer C7 is having some firmware issue with Unifi currently. You need to disable Hardware NAT to make it works properly.
Hi Sifu, I just got the Asus RTAC1200HP. After set up, the connection icon showed green color but Internet page showed no internet. Please advise if I have configure incorrect? Many thanks.
I am not sure about your condition so it’s best for you to contact Asus.
need help from sifu
recently upgraded to unifi 30 and still using the old TPlink router come with vip10. noted the download speed for unifi30 is not stable, the download speed fluctuating but was stable at 1.7mb download speed previously on vip10. is this due to router issue? if yes, can suggest some replacement router. budget 500 plus minus
Speed degrades when the distance is further, stand beside your router and see if you can achieve 30Mbps. Else, you need a better router.
Hi, can I get your advise which model should buy under budget less than rm300. I’m currently just upg to unifi 30Mbps, planing to replace the TM white+orange router or combine ADSL+Modem router. Tp-link Archer C2 vs. Archer C20, any differences between this 2? or any suggestion which Asus model (under rm300)? Thx.
The Archer C2 is better as it comes with Gigabit Ethernet and slightly better specifications. If you don’t need the better specifications, the Archer C20 is good enough.
Hi Sifu…
I want to ask u some question. I just upgrade my plan to Unifi 50 and which model i should choose in order to fully utilize 50 Mbps ? (because the original router(DIR-615) only give like 19 Mbps max speed through speed-test). My budget is around Rm 300… (which model i should go Dlink, TP-link or Asus ? I more concerned about the performance more than brand. )
for TP-link which one i should go (TL-WDR4300 or Archer C2) ?
both are 450 Mbps the different just the Archer C2 is 802.11ac.
Need ur advise.
You should get the Archer C2. It is a newer device and it supports Wireless AC.
If you are looking for pure performance, Asus is the best choice. Just get what you can afford. The Asus RT-AC68U is a good choice.
RT-AC68U 1.3 Gbps costed RM1000 something. Sifu is that mean i have to get model about 1.X Gbps in order to fully utilise the 50 Mbps offered by Unifi ?
As i have seen people with 30 Mbps Unifi Package running at 300 Mbps router didnt even fully utilise the 30 Mbps speed,which only get like 70% of it
The actual throughput of wireless is nowhere close to the claimed speed and the capable throughput decreases as the signal get further. You may not need a RM1000 router. Even a cheap RM300 dual band wireless router is great.
Hi sifu, I would like to seek your expert advise as to the latest Wifi Router that is fully compatible with TM’s Unifi. I visited to a computer store and they recommend Asus RT-AC68U, but the price is a bit too high for me. I go thru the Asus website and saw this model RT-AC55UHP. I’m not sure is this model suitable for my house or not. I live in a 3 storey house and currently my DIR-615 placed at 1st floor. Weak signal at ground & 2nd floor and some corner have no signal at ground floor. There’re at… Read more »
I used the RT-AC55UHP before, you can read my review here. It is definitely good enough for you case. If your house is very big or well constructed, getting a second access point is a good idea.
Hi Sifu,
After all, i purchased the RT-AC55UHP and set it up by yesterday. Everthing gets improved, in terms of stablebility and coverage of signal. As like what you said, yes this model is good enough to solve my problem. I don’t even have to get an access point for this. Really a big thanks to you.
However, what i’m talking about is only for 2.4GHz. When i switch to 5.0GHz, the signal is not good as like 2.4GHz, unless you at the same floor with the router.
Anyway to improve the signal for 5.0GHz?
Hi, you are welcome. The signal penetration for 5Ghz is naturally weaker than 2.4Ghz. Signal penetration decreases as the frequency gets higher. My suggestion is intelligently to choose what works better for you. Modern devices should be able to switch between different band which provide the best throughput automatically.
Hi,
I have Unifi 30Mbps and I use the given router. The router is at the living room downstairs, and the signal is very weak upstairs. I am thinking of using a powerline adapter (let’s say TP-LINK PA4010KIT), and then using another router plugged into the adapter that is located upstairs. Can I do that? If can, what kind of powerline adapter is okay? What kind of router is okay? Will there be a second wireless network? Is it going to disrupt the original network? I have never used a wireline adapter before.
Thanks
If you are planning to set up a powerline based second access point, why not consider the TP-LINK TL-WPA4220KIT. It is easier and you do not need to have another router. Do note that powerline only works properly with single phase wiring.
Hi Sifu,
How about Asus RT-AC66U? good for unify 5mb? i’m currently stuck, dunno which 1 to choose, either RT-AC56U or RT-AC66U.
It great, I prefer the RT-AC66U with external antenna.
Sifu , I am thinking to replace the stock Unifi router since I am upgrading to the new 30mbps , are there any good router recommendation under rm200 perhaps ? Just a single floor house , and need easy QoS setup . TQ !
If you need easy QoS and below RM200, it’s quite difficult. TP-LINK’s QoS configurations are quite confusing and Asus models with QoS are cheap. You can try Asus RT-N12 series.
Which model in the Asus RT-N12 does sifu recommend? Or anyone of the series is good enough?
All new N12 support Unifi. Get one within your budget.
I am using a Asus RT-N18U with Unifi 30Mbps.
When I watch online movie using MiBox, the line seems unstable, video streaming is almost not moving at all.
Wifi signal weak when I am further away from the router.
Connection also seems to be unstable where it can drop from full bar to one bar at the same location out of a sudden.
What could be the cause?
Will replacing the Asus router with a higher end model solve the problem?
Please advise.
Thank you.
It may not be the issue of the router if the server of MiBox is slow itself. If even your other devices are having the same issue, consider a dual band wireless router.
Hi Blacktubi, I’ve just upgraded my internet package from vip 5 to unifi 30. It seems incapable of reaching to that expected 30mbps on wireless unless I plug in the LAN cable. Called their customer service ended up telling me to buy my own router as they only provide the standard ones. I’m using desktop from my room with a D-link N150 wireless usb adapter, while the router is at the living hall next to my room. Here’s my question: 1) Any suggestion to get back my 30mbps speed via wi-fi? 2) Should I change to a dual band router… Read more »
1) Download WiFi Analyzer on your Android and look for the least congested channel. Change your wireless channel to that channel.
2) You will need a dual band wireless adapter to take advantage of the dual band ability. WDR4300 is alright.