What's this dual-band AIS Wifi Router all about?

[Happy Grumpy]

https://store.ais.co.th/en/accessories/aisfibre/dual-band-wi-fi-router-fiberhome-hg180v2.html

 

Is it a simple plug and play device?

 

Or would an AIS team need to come out and install and set it up?

 

How would you pay for the 'No contract' package?

 

How long is the pack age for, 1 month unlimited or similar?

 

How would you buy and set up the package?

 

 

Thanks very much for any information. 

 

[mtls2005]

I think that is the VDSL modem that AIS uses in FTTB applications. So say you live in a high-rise, they run fiber into the basement, then utilize copper in the riser up to your apartment.

 

It's not plug and play.

 

AIS would have to set it up.

 

Typically the contract runs for twelve months, then month-to-month, but it looks like they have some "no contract" offer for this "condo" package?

 

http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/nocontract/en/index.html

 

[Happy Grumpy]

Thanks for the info. ? 

[mtls2005]

I guess if your building is currently serviced by AIS Fiber then it may be plug & play...

 

https://newfibre.ais.co.th/scpe

 

http://www.ais.co.th/fibre/nocontract/pdf/AISFibre_Manual-sale-kits.pdf

 

 

[Formaleins]

For 1490 Baht, I wouldn't be expecting too much from it though. It looks like a lot of bells and whistles for the money. If you take a look at the supposed specification page, it is a pile of garbage (the spec. page - not the router, the specs just do not make sense)

[sikishrory]

Yeh i read the same thing about a no contract package on the ais site before i got mine hooked up about 8 months ago.

I went to the pattaya branch in central festival and the thai guy helping was very friendly but I mentioned this no contract thing and got a definative "no" from the guy. I told him i read online about it..... "no"

Good luck with that

If I were to do it again I would try to start the process over the phone or get something over the phone to indicate I want the no contract package so that the store cannot refuse it.

I do remember reading in the t's and c's that no contract need to pay for the installation and setup of everything a few thousand baht whereas on contract that is billed differently or free (can't remember)

Edited July 18, 2018 by sikishrory

[bioluminescences]

It may not be the service you are referring to....But we use AIS Pocket Wifi.  Three months.  No problems.  But if we are talking about the AIS shop in Big C.  Staff were about as warm as the air conditioning in 7-11.  

[ravip]

Dual band is the capability of wireless routers to transmit on the 5 GHz band and also the 2.4 GHz band. Unlike other wifi routers that only support one signal band, dual-band routers contain two different types of wireless that can support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connections.

 

Other than for gaming, I doubt if there is a significant difference in speed - I use a TP-Link AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router (not a top-end router), but dont see much difference.

Also, note that the range of the 5 GHz band is very low. Your Phone, Tab, PC or other equipment also should be dual band.

More >>> https://www.flashrouters.com/blog/2013/09/25/the-difference-between-single-band-dual-band-and-tri-band/

 

Edit

You might have to do the basic router setup - WiFi ssid & password and Internet account user name password.

 

Edited July 19, 2018 by ravip

[marcusarelus]

It's plug and play.  They will set it up for you at the store.  I get wifi 250Mbps at 5G and 50 at 2.4G.  Take your passwords and AIS info to the AIS store to have them set it up. 

[marcusarelus]

14 minutes ago, Kleeeniks said:

I am not sure about how they are working. Ais can give you a “No contract” package but they payment is different, are you sure that you are gonna stay only for a month in that apartment? Because friend of mine got that kind of contract, but it was at least 3 months or 2. They are gonna show you many routers, but you better ask to see more from Asus, they are cool and good for real, because the other ones are bad, or at least not that good as Asus are.

You buy the router.  It's yours.  

[The Fat Controller]

It does not have a modem, so you will need a method of connecting to the incoming  ADSL/VDSL/Fibre service.

[marcusarelus]

Bridge mode.