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Rodrimag
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Jan 15, 2023
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WNDR3400v2 how many devices can connect

Hi I have several IoT (Smart switch, smart outlet) and the total of devices is 42 itens. My main router is R6350, this router is reposible to give all IP number and I have more 2 router in AP mode, one is TL-WDR4300 (that i don't know how many devices this router can handle) if someone knows, let me know.  And I have the third router Netgear WNDR3400v2.

Anyone knows how many devices the Netgear WNDR3400v2 can handle? and the R6350 how many devices can handle?

 

Thanks.

Rodrigo

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Jan 16, 2023
    Rodrimag wrote:

     

    As I had 2 old routers, TP-link TL-WDR4300 and WNDR3400v2, I connected these 2 devices as AP, and now the network is stable

     

    Perhaps that is because they are in better positions to feed the devices. WiFi has a limited range.

     

    How big is the space you are trying to fill with WiFi?

     

    You seem to be trying to cobble together a network with a grab bag of old and ancient basic devices that were designed before the rush in to IoT stuff. Throwing in yet another strange and aged device, the WAC104 isn't going to bring you nearer to current technology.

     

    If things are working as you want, why not just keep adding stuff until you hit the ceiling? Then rethink your network.

     

     

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    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru
      Jan 15, 2023

      While that is a good place to start, the WNDR3400v2, with its N600 wifi, dates back to 2010, which may precede the advice in that link.

    • Rodrimag's avatar
      Rodrimag
      Aspirant
      Jan 15, 2023

      Thanks, 

      The connections are wireless, I have only 5 wired devices.

      I am thinking to buy the model (NETGEAR Wireless Desktop Access Point (WAC104) - WiFi 5 Dual-Band AC1200 Speed | 3 x 1G Ethernet Ports | Up to 64 Devices | WPA2 Security | Desktop | MU-MIMO | Supports 3 SSIDs | 802.11ac) the price looks good at amazon $29.90. 

       

      So, Can I define this model as main main router , it means the modem connect with this model (WAC104), and this device connect my current R6350 as AP mode?

       

      Br.

      Rodrigo

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru
        Jan 15, 2023
        Rodrimag wrote:

        I am thinking to buy the model (NETGEAR Wireless Desktop Access Point (WAC104) - WiFi 5 Dual-Band AC1200 Speed | 3 x 1G Ethernet Ports | Up to 64 Devices | WPA2 Security | Desktop | MU-MIMO | Supports 3 SSIDs | 802.11ac) the price looks good at amazon $29.90. 

         

        There may be good reasons for that low price.

         

        The WAC104 bills itself as a "Wireless Access Point" (AP) it is old (2016) and while it does have some router features the manual goes into great detail on how to get it to work with your router. That's what it was designed for.

         

        It  might make a great AP, it seems like a quirky thing to choose as a router.

         

        What is wrong with using your R6350 as your main router? It is actually younger (2018) than the WAC104.

         

        Why are you looking for new hardware? What do you want to so that you can't do now?

         

        If it is the wifi clients, try the R6350. If it causes problems, look for something else. Or, at that price, buy an WAC104 and use it as an AP behind the R6350.