By default, the band steering featured is disabled. Follow these steps to enable it.

Note: Band Steering is called Dual-band Combination in the router web interface.

1. Please connect your computer or laptop to your Astro Fibre router using LAN cable. Your LAN cable must be connected from the yellow port of Astro Fibre router (Any available port).
2. Once connected, open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, type http://192.168.100.254 and below page will appear.

Login using your username and password if you have changed the router login setting. Otherwise, your default router login is as per below.

Username: user
Password: user

 

4. Once you have successfully logged in, the router's web-based setup page will appear.

5. At the top of the page, click Wi-Fi to configure the WiFi parameters.

6. Click on Dual-band Combination button to enable the Band Steering.

7. A pop-up message will appear showing "The device network may be disconnected when dual-band combination is enabled". Click "OK" to proceed.

8. Set the Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi password based on customer's preferences. Then click "Apply" for the changes to take place.

Please reconnect to the new Wi-Fi name with the new password once completed.

Please follow the steps in Q5, then continue with the steps below:

Although it is possible to pair the second mesh node unit with the first mesh, customers are advised to follow similar steps in setting up the Mesh Network by pairing the mesh unit with the WiFi router instead.

We noticed that you've recently requested for a change in your Astro account. 

As this change will affect your overall monthly subscription, the expiry date for your Disney+ Hotstar (3-months Pass) subscription has been deferred to xxx (date) to consolidate the final monthly subscription pricing. 

Each Astro customer can subscribe to a maximum of one (1) Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription. If you need additional Multiroom access, you may subscribe to Multiroom (Astro Box). All subscription has to be used within the same location as per the main subscription.

Yes, all Astro customers with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription can access the app on the Ultra/Ulti Box. To access the app, please refer here. 

If you are already subscribed to the Movies/Premium 1/Premium 3/Platinum Pack, you are automatically entitled to access Disney+ Hotstar. Therefore, you will not be able to add on the Disney+ Hotstar 3-months pass. 

No, you will not be able to manage your account with the Astro Fibre App. However, you may download the “MyAstro” app on your mobile device now to manage your Astro account in a fast and easy way.

Yes, your charges during the deferment days will be pro-rated and reflected in your next bill. Please note that due to the recent requested change in your Astro account, the expiry date for your Disney+ Hotstar (3-months pass) subscription has been deferred to xxx (date) to consolidate the final monthly subscription pricing.

By changing from a higher contract duration e.g., 24-months commitment period to lower contract duration e.g., 12-months, a proration of the cancellation fee will be applicable whereby you will be charged per contract's month balance against the maximum cancellation fee agreed upon during sign up for the offer.

A proration of the cancellation fee will be applicable whereby you will be charged per contract's month balance against the maximum cancellation fee agreed upon during sign up for the offer.

You will start a new contract with 12-months commitment and receive the corresponding discount for that duration.

Check out how a cancellation fee is calculated with examples via this link:

Please switch your current subscriptions to our new Astro packs to subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV). To sign up, WhatsApp "SWITCH" to 03-9543 3838 and an agent will assist you.

Find out more of our new packs at https://product.astro.com.my/tv

Yes, another person may register their credit card to your account's auto-debit facility. If you are performing this action via our call centre, the respective card holder is required to be present.

You will receive two SMS notifications with tracking numbers separately from the courier service, one for the Plug & Play Box and one for the Astro SIM card. Please expect these SMS notifications to be sent to you within 2-3 working days upon successful order submission (online or via retailer).

No, Ultra Box is only available for Entertainment Pack and above only.

To request for a move, you may choose to:

1. Self-serve by logging in to My Astro app and follow the steps below:

Step 1: From Account tab, choose Installation address under Subscription.
Step 2: Click "Relocate”.
Step 3: Verify your identity via OTP.
Step 3: Fill in the OTP that you receive and proceed by clicking "Verify"
Step 4: Confirm the Address, a support ticket will be created.

2. Submit your feedback via below link: https://support.astro.com.my/feedback-form

Step1: Choose Feedback Type

• Type: Technical issues
• Issue: I want to enquire about installation/ relocation

Step2: Fill in the form and click “Submit” support ticket.

Yes, you can sign up for auto-debit after your account has been activated via My Astro.
 
Alternatively, you may also call our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 for assistance or to enquire about any current Auto Debit promotions.

It will begin on 1st March 2024 and onwards.
 

Please make sure that:

1. You are logging in with the correct registered Astro ID (email or phone number) and password. If you can’t remember your password, please proceed to use the “forget password” function.
2. You have an Astro ID that is linked to an Astro account. (note: NJOI – linked users will not be able to log into Astro GO)
3. Your Astro account is active and not under suspension.

If the above points have been met, you may try some quick solutions below:

1. Clear the cache on your browser or app.
2. Check if you have the latest version of the browser or app.
3. Log out and log back into the browser or app.
4. Relaunch the browser or app.
5. Restart your mobile device.
6. Restart your internet connection.

Should there be any changes in plans we will keep our customers informed on any new development.

The main features and changes in this update are the revamped look and feel of Astro's user interface on the Astro Ultra/Ulti Boxes and Astro GO, which include redesigns to the Astro interface that consists of title rows at the Home Page to feature popular franchises, new live programmes posters and changes to the menu bar for easier navigation; auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO; as well as a Picture-in-Picture mode that shrinks your video player so you can keep watching your favourite shows while using other apps.

The details of each feature are:

• New Astro user interface
• Picture-in-picture mode
• Auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO

For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, please ensure to provide your latest contact details to our Astro agent during the call to terminate your account, this includes your mobile number and house address. If you still need further help, please contact us at 03-9543 3838.

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn't take you much longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please standby a computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN  cable to the Black port at D-Link Router and direct to the 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://dlinkrouter.local./ and below  page will appear. (These are the defaults and if you have done a  configuration on your router previously, the password may be different)

Username: admin

Password: (Leave the field blank)

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, click Settings and then choose Wireless.

6. Below screen will appear to configure the wireless setting. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wi-Fi Names (SSID); i.e. 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

i. For 2.4GHz setting, click Advanced Settings to display more available options.

ii. To change the channel, click the drop-down arrow for Wi-Fi Channel, then select your desired channel.

Choose between 1 to 13 (Suggested channels : 1,6,11). Click Save for the changes to take place.

The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

iii. Next, for 5GHz setting, click Advanced Settings to display more available options to make changes on the wireless channel for 5GHz.

iv. Click the drop-down arrow for Wi-Fi Channel, then select your desired channel from the selection.

v. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few  minutes.

STEP 1
Check the Audio settings on your box and set to Auto.
Refer guide to change Digital Audio Settings.

STEP 2
If issue persist, check if there is any 3rd party device (sound system/hdmi splitter) connected between box and TV.

STEP 3
If using 3rd party devices, bypass/remove 3rd party device and make sure HDMI cable connected directly from box to TV.

STEP 4
If issue persist, connect to Live Agent via WhatsApp for help.

You will be charged 8% Service Tax on Astro Pay TV services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, whereas your Astro Fibre including Mesh will remain at 6% Service Tax.
 

All Astro customers who are actively using their username to log in will be notified via email or SMS two (2) weeks before this change takes place. Please refer to the guide below on how to check for your registered contact details:

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 Guide.

STEP 3    

Select the channel you would like to lock and press "OK".

STEP 4   

Select "Lock Channel" and press "OK".

STEP 5    

You channel is successfully locked when this screen appears.

STEP 6

Your selected channel will  have a lock tagging after being locked.

Unfortunately, this means that you are using a TV model that does not support 4K UHD resolution (Sony BRAVIA 4K GB, Sony BRAVIA 4K UR or Sony BRAVIA VH). Not to worry, we are working with the Sony team to ensure you will be able to enjoy these 4K UHD channels soon. We will keep you posted once these channels are available to you!

You will be contacted by an Astro representative within two working days to advise you on the next course of action.

Yes, customers whose accounts are suspended but resumed within 24 months from their offer period start date will still be able to enjoy the internet speed upgrade upon service resumption. However, the speed upgrade offer period will not be extended despite the suspension period.
 
Unfortunately, customers whose accounts are suspended but resumed after 24 months from their offer period start date will not be able to receive the free speed upgrade.
 

Please contact us through one of our platforms found here or Self-serve by logging in to Astro Self-Service Portal within 3-7 days before moving out and we will sort everything out for you!