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Number of fixed IP addresses allowed on Netgear Orbie Mesh rbk853
I presently have a "connected Home" with a totol of 93 devices (and growing). That is everything from mulpiplt computers, tablets, and phones, pool and jacuzzi controls, drip system controls, in hous...
Thanks for the response. But it may surprise you that my business is setting up networks in peoples homes that want to treat their home as much of a "Smart Home" as possible. Many of these people have large homes (6500 sq ft) on multiple levels. In addition to 3 or so computers and 3 or 4 phones, they have multiple printers, NAS storage, NAS backyp, and up to 50 small devices like garage door controllers, pool controllers, jacuzzi controllers, screens, awnings, curtain or blinds control devices, video cameras, security devices etc....sometimes they add up to over 100 devices.
In addition to my business, I also host a TV show on PBS that discusses and gives lessons on "the use of smart devices". One of the most often made requests is "What Wifi routers to use and how to set them up". Ive always recommended Netgear until recently when I started runing up against the "Fixed IP limit" A LOT of these devices (the furnace and water heater for example ONLY like a fixed IP address. Otherwise they loose connections. But, that could also be a Wifi and router situation. Dont know.
I will still consider purchasing the RBK835, but I am still concerned because the manual doest seem to address this IP limit situation.
Sincerely, Leo Belardinelli
I to have a fairly large home as well. Multiple printers and storage and cameras. Best and recommended networking common practices should include static IP addressed devices that don't need much internet access or user management access. Like my printers, storage and cameras, there all static IPs, so IP address doesn't change or interfer with any DHCP IP address pool operations. Low priority devices can use static IP addresses. No need for Dynamic or Reserved IPs. Devices like PCs, Game consoles and phones and pad, put these in Dymanic or Reserved IP addresses.
Good Luck.
