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Best router for > 40 connected devices
Hello,
a) I'm looking for a router which can connect 40 devices or more (wirelessly, simultaneously). Any suggestion on the cheapest router for that?
b) I'm eyeing the D7000 Nighthawk or the ...
Thanks for the advice! Turns out each manual uses different word for device/client/node (I did a CTRL + F). From the manual:
Nighthawk D7000 : The modem router can support a maximum of 256 clients:
- Maximum number of wired clients: 128
- Maximum number of 2.4 GHz WiFi clients: 64
- Maximum number of 5 GHz WiFi clients: 64
- In a WiFi network, the maximum number of clients is limited by the amount of WiFi traffic that is generated by each client.
Nighthawk R7000 : Maximum computers per wireless network : Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node (typically 50–70 nodes).
I think people tend to go overboard with expensive routers. Your apt at 1000 square ft. will not need much for coverage. For your 40 devices, it all depends on what they are. Remember, a fast WIFI is only as good as the service provided. That 100-200Mbit coming in will not benefit from 1750 Mbit WIFI. The fast WIFI helps the connected devices such as gaming devices where you could have several interconnected. Just don't forget that everything is still restricted by your service speed. Also, in an apartment setting interference from neighbors can be a problem. Wired Internet is the best here. Computers and TVs that can be wired is preferred.
As to your question, unless you are doing something special, almost anything will work. I have a dirt cheap R6020 that handles 3 streaming TVs, several phones, ion Robot vacuum and a few other things. One TV is wired for the interference issue. Good luck.