1. Router Positioning
   • Most people underestimate the importance of picking a good spot for a Wi-Fi router. Even a small shift in positioning could end up being the difference between day and night.
   • High vs. Low
     • Put the router as high up as possible to extend the broadcasting range of the radio waves. This also helps clear the router of possible interferences.
   • Concrete & Metals
     • ​Make sure your router isn't blocked by any other objects, especially devices that are electronic. Also, avoid placing your router in your basement as this area is usually enclosed by a lot of concrete, which can be almost impossible for WiFi signals to penetrate.
   • Distance to Router
     • ​ The further away from your router you  get, the weaker the Wi-Fi signal. Therefore, the best option is to place your router as close to your devices as possible, but this is only practical if you have one main area where you tend to use your devices.
     • Otherwise, you should place your  router near the center of your home. After all, WiFi broadcasts in 360 degrees, so it doesn't make sense to put it at one end of the house.
2. Wireless Interference & Noise
   • You've probably never  noticed but there are wireless signals all around you wherever you go and  they're passing through you all the time. From where? Electronic devices,  WiFi routers, satellites, cell towers, and more.
   • Although WiFi is  supposed to be on a different frequency than most of these devices, the  amount of radio noise can still cause interference. Some common causes of interference include:
     1. Microwaves
     2. Bluetooth Devices
     3. Cordless Phone
3. Surrounding Wi-Fi signals
   • A truth of the modern world is that every  household has their own WiFi network, which can cause issues with channel overlap. This can be somewhat problematic in a townhouse, but is especially problematic in housing complexes and apartments where there can be many  routers within close proximity.
   • Which is why it's important that you pick a good channel in your router settings. Modern routers can choose channels  for you automatically, but sometimes it's better to investigate and find the best channel yourself.
4. Usage
   • More likely, however, is that the people  on your network such as friends, roommates, or family members are participating in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming and streaming Ultrabox/ Netflix.
   • Fortunately, if this is the case, you can prioritize your own network traffic by enabling Quality of Service in your router settings.

Please refer to these FAQs for more information, or click here to learn more and sign up for the Ulti Box. Alternatively, you may call 03-7481 8000 to get in touch with an Astro representative.

STEP 1  

Check your current software version on your box.

If the software version updated (Refer to Table 1), proceed to STEP 2.

If software version different from Table 1, click here for Software Update guide.        

Once software is updated, tune to the impacted channel.        

If issue persist, proceed to STEP 2.

STEP 2    

Run Test Satellite Frequency.    

Click here for the guide.

If Test Pass, proceed to submit report here.

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Guide to  submit report:    

At Feedback Type select "I have  missing channel".    

Fill up all the required  information and submit.    

Please indicate if you agreed to recontract for 12 months (technical visit is FOC) or paid visitation  (RM65).    

You will receive appointment  details via SMS within 48 hours.

If Test Fail, proceed to STEP 3.

‍STEP 3    

Proceed to Update Satellite Frequency.    

Click here for the guide.    

Once completed, tune to the impacted channel.            

If issue persist, proceed to submit report here.

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Guide to  submit report:    

At Feedback Type select "I have  missing channel".    

Fill up all the required  information and submit.    

Please indicate if you agreed to recontract for 12 months (technical visit is FOC) or paid visitation  (RM65).    

You will receive appointment  details via SMS within 48 hours.

(i) Head over to My Astro Portal and go to 'Bill & Payment'. Click on 'Payment History'
(ii) Contact us via one of these platforms. Please ensure you include your Astro Account Number.

For customers with Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus, Sports Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack 

1. Launch Netflix from the home screen or via remote control. 

2. Click on Get Started

3. If you are an existing Netflix customer, please fill in the email address and password associated with your Netflix account. Once successfully completed, all existing settings and watching history on your Netflix account will be brought over. If you are a new Netflix customer, create a new account by filling in your email address and a password for your new Netflix account. 

4. In the next screen, you will be shown your default Netflix package “Standard”, you can choose to upgrade to “Premium” here. 

5. The final screen provides a summary of your account including your email. Click Start Watching to enjoy Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. 

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For Non-Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack Pack customers (New Netflix customers) 

1. Launch Netflix from the home screen or via remote control.

2. Click on Join Now

3. Create a new account by filling in your email address and a password for your new Netflix account. 

4. The final screen provides a summary of your account including your email. Click Start Watching to enjoy Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. 

Note: The Netflix plan will be defaulted to Premium, you may select ‘Change Plan’ to choose the ‘Standard’ plan. 

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For Non-Entertainment Plus Pack, Premium 2, Premium 3, and Platinum Pack customers (Existing Netflix customers) 

1. Launch Netflix from the home screen or via remote control 

2. Click on Sign-in 

3. If you are an existing Netflix customer, please fill in the email address and password associated with your Netflix account. 

4. You will be able to start watching Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box once you log in.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port in Maxis Router and direct to computer/laptop].
2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.0.1 or www.tplinkwifi.net and below page will appear.

The default login of the router is available on the sticker at the back of the router. If you have done a configuration on your router previously, the password may be different

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.
 

5. From the top menu, choose Basic and then click Wireless tab on the left menu to access to below screen.

6. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wireless Network Names  (SSID) i.e. 2.4GHz and  5GHz. You may connect to any of the SSID, preferably with a stronger signal available.

7. You may change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and the Password to follow your preferences, then click "Save"  for the changes to take place.

Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

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STEP 1

Check on your TV input to ensure correct input selected.

If issue remains, switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2

Unplug the HDMI cable from your box and plug it back in securely.

STEP 3

Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 4

Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with the error details and provide  sim card number for assistance.

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1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port in Maxis Router and  direct to computer/laptop].

2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.

3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.1.254 and below page will appear.

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If below box appear, please enter required details as below:

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USERNAME:  Administrator

PASSWORD: (ACCESS KEY AT THE RGW STICKER)

(These are the defaults, if you have done previous configuration on your router the password may be different)

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4. Once enter into the page ‘’TECHNICOLOR TG784N V3’’, you may follow below step for the wireless information.

i. Click "Configure”

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ii. Once clicked configure button, below screen will appear.

A. This is your current password. Please delete and enter the new password.

B. Once completed the selection; click the "Apply" button. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.                      

Please re-connect your wireless using the new password.

You can proceed with below BTS if the weather is good. Otherwise, you may try again later.

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STEP 1

On your remote, press the HOME button and the home menu will be  displayed on top of your screen.

STEP 2

Navigate to SETTINGS.

STEP 3

Navigate to Satellite Settings and press “OK”.

STEP 4

Navigate to Diagnostics and press “OK”.

STEP 5

Refer to the signal strength on your screen.

If it is 65 or higher, please take the screenshot and submit your feedback form.

If it is below 65, please go to Step 6.

STEP 6

Switch off the power for your box and  make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.

STEP 7

Unscrew the satellite cable from the box  and pull it out.

STEP 8

Plug the satellite cable back into the  box and screw it back securely.

STEP 9

Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 10

Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this issue.

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with error details and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

Centralized  Dish

If issue persist under a centralized satellite dish, please refer to your respective Building Management before contacting our agents.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, you will be charged a fee of RM100 (not inclusive of Govt. tax) upon confirmation of lost Astro Box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

For lost Smart Card/SIM card only, you may be charged RM50 to obtain a replacement.

For Residential Astro Pay TV customers: You may change your contract from e.g., 12-month to 24-month without incurring a switching fee or cancellation fee. However, if you change your contract from e.g., 24-month to 12-month, will be charged a cancellation fee accordingly if still within minimum term (contract) period. No switching fee applicable.

Tap on the "Content' tab on the navigation bar. Select "Channels' and the channel of interest and you may view the scheduled programmes of the day. To switch between days, choose a channel and tap on a particular day (E.g. Mon, Tues, Wed). You may also view the showtimes of the day and up to the next six days.

You will need to bring along all devices to your new place as no new devices will be issued.

Relocation will be subjected to new 24 months recontract and standard relocation fee applies for both Maxis and Allo respectively.

When playing content from the Video On Demand library, a 15-second or 30-second video advertisement(s) will be shown before the On Demand programme starts. All advertisements will display a countdown to indicate the time remaining on the advertisement(s) and will not be skippable.

To find out more information on Astro GO advertising, please click here.

This error indicates that you have reached the maximum number of simultaneous video streams across devices for one (1) account. To stop seeing this error, please stop streaming on one of your other devices.

• If you have recently purchased your Astro pack or made any changes to your pack on or after 9th November you can stream on two (2) concurrent screens

• If you have not made any changes you can stream on four (4) concurrent screens.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
 

Advance payment can be made via credit/debit card or online banking.

For My Astro App Users 
Go to the "Account' tab and scroll to "Personal Info' section. Click "Name & contact info' to view and update your personal contact information.

For Ultra and/or Ulti Users 

1. Launch the My Astro app on your Home screen and you will land on your My Astro account dashboard. Then, press the yellow button on your Astro remote control to visit your "Account details".
2. Press the down button to view the "Personal info".
3. Press the left button and focus on the edit icon for the contact details, press on "OK" to change your contact details.

In support of the environment, customers are encouraged to opt for bill statements delivered for free via email or SMS for better savings as the Paper Bill Charge will be revised from RM7.00 to RM10.00 per bill/month, starting 1st August 2022. The Paper Bill Charge will be waived for customers who opt for e-Billing as their preferred bill delivery method.

Yes, eKYC verification is mandatory. In addition, this verification process helps to reduce manual handling of customer's personal information and secure against unauthorised usage.

Astro GO is a free streaming companion app for all Astro customers to enjoy their favourite shows and channels on their smartphones, tablets, and computers - anytime, anywhere in Malaysia. Astro customers with an active Pay-TV subscription can link their accounts to watch corresponding on demand and TV channels available on Astro GO as part of their subscription.

Your Astro Rewards tier is based on how long you've continuously been an Active Astro Pay TV customer:

• Magenta: 0 - 2 years
• Silver: >2 - 9 years
• Gold: >9 - 15 years
• Diamond: >15+ years

The rewards you will receive depends on which tier you're in. Rewards are cumulative: If you're in Diamond tier, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits from Magenta, Silver, and Gold tiers.

If you cancel your Astro Pay TV services but resubscribe at a later date, your duration (year) with us will reset to zero and restart according to your new activation date. Your Astro Rewards tier will reset to Magenta.

Astro is an official distributor of Disney+ Hotstar, the dedicated streaming home for global, and Malaysian hits. Astro customers can now subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar through the new, bigger and more diverse Packs, i.e.: Movies, Premium 1, Premium 3 or Platinum Pack. The streaming service brings together blockbuster movies from Hollywood to Hallyu and award-winning content from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, FX, 20th Centuary Studios and more including exclusive premieres from leading Malaysian studios. Take your family entertainment to the next level with Disney+ Originals like I am Groot, Prey, Baymax, Obi-Wan Kenobi, She-Hulk, IN THE SOOP: Friendcation and more - with the convenience of one monthly bill for all your entertainment needs. 

Movies Pack, Premium 1, Premium 3 and Platinum customers as well as customers on the Starter Plus Pack, Value Plus Pack, and Disney+ Hotstar (3-months Pass) can enjoy Disney+ Hotstar on Astro. 

Customers can subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar via astro.com.my/Disney, as well as via authorised retailers and dealers. 

No, you will not be charged 8% Service Tax for reconnection performed before 1st March 2024. Only reconnections executed on or after 1st March 2024 are subject to the 8% Service Tax.
 

For Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Boxes, you will be able to see an itemised charge called "Box Fee” in your Astro bill.

For any access related queries on Disney+ Hotstar, please call or WhatsApp "DH Help

Unfortunately, your Disney+ Hotstar access with Astro will be terminated as well. 

To continue enjoying your PVR decoder and service, you must maintain a minimum monthly subscription fee of RM60 (not inclusive of the recording fee and Govt. Tax).