Paying for a 500Mbps or 1Gbps fibre plan but getting weak WiFi in the bedroom? The culprit is almost always the basic router your ISP bundles in. Upgrading to a proper WiFi 6 router (or a mesh system for bigger homes) is the single biggest fix for dead zones and buffering. Here's how to choose the right one for Unifi, Maxis, or TIME in Malaysia.
First: will it work with Unifi / Maxis?
Yes — any router that supports PPPoE (which all the models below do) works with Unifi, Maxis Fibre and TIME. You simply enter your ISP login once during setup. If you're on Unifi, you can run your own router behind the ISP box or replace it entirely. Not sure how? We set it up for you.
Do you need a single router or a mesh?
- →Apartment / single-floor home (under ~140m²): a single WiFi 6 router is plenty
- →Double-storey or larger home / shophouse (200m²+): a mesh system gives seamless coverage with no dead zones and one WiFi name throughout
- →One stubborn dead spot only: a range extender can patch it cheaper than a full mesh
Best value single router: TP-Link Archer AX23
AX1800 dual-band WiFi 6 covering up to ~120m². The easiest upgrade from an ISP router for an apartment or smaller home — WPA3 security, 4 Gigabit LAN ports, and a noticeable jump in speed and device capacity for not much money.
TP-Link Archer AX23 WiFi 6 Router
AX1800 dual-band WiFi 6. OFDMA + MU-MIMO, WPA3 security, 4× Gigabit LAN. Covers up to 120m².
RM 199.00
Best all-rounder: TP-Link Archer AX55
AX3000 dual-band with beamforming and a USB 3.0 port for sharing a drive across your network. Covers up to ~230m² — our most-recommended single router for typical Malaysian terrace and semi-D homes.
TP-Link Archer AX55 WiFi 6 Router
AX3000 dual-band WiFi 6. Beamforming, USB 3.0 port for NAS sharing. Covers up to 230m².
RM 329.00
Best for heavy / large homes: TP-Link Archer AX73
AX5400 with six high-gain antennas and a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU for homes with lots of devices and heavy 4K streaming or gaming. The strongest single router on this list.
TP-Link Archer AX73 WiFi 6 Router
AX5400 tri-band WiFi 6. 6 high-gain antennas, 1.5GHz quad-core CPU. For large homes and heavy usage.
RM 429.00
Best for whole-home coverage: TP-Link Deco X50 Mesh
A 2-pack AX3000 mesh covering up to ~500m² with seamless roaming — your phone switches between units automatically with no drop. The go-to fix for double-storey homes where one router can't reach upstairs.
TP-Link Deco X50 WiFi 6 Mesh System (2-pack)
AX3000 whole-home WiFi 6 mesh. Seamless roaming, built-in parental controls. Covers up to 500m².
RM 449.00
Future-proof: TP-Link Deco XE75 (WiFi 6E)
Tri-band WiFi 6E with the new, congestion-free 6GHz band — ideal if you have the latest phones/laptops and want the lowest latency for years to come. Covers up to ~550m².
TP-Link Deco XE75 WiFi 6E Mesh System (2-pack)
AXE5400 tri-band WiFi 6E. 6GHz ultra-low latency band. Next-gen mesh. Covers up to 550m².
RM 799.00
Quick recommendation
- →Apartment / small home → Archer AX23 (RM199)
- →Most homes, best balance → Archer AX55 (RM329)
- →Large home, many devices → Archer AX73 (RM429)
- →Double-storey / dead zones → Deco X50 mesh (RM449)
- →Latest devices, future-proof → Deco XE75 WiFi 6E (RM799)
💡 We can deliver and set it up with your Unifi/Maxis login, optimise channel and placement, and migrate your devices over — so you go from weak WiFi to full-speed coverage without touching a setting.
All in stock in the Fix It Sukil networking shop, with delivery across Malaysia and free West-Malaysia shipping over RM100.
