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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, o...
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.
HI,
I didn't know about the details of the WAC104. Thanks to explain.
My problem is when I use only the R6350 my smart devices are unstable losing connection and impossible to register new ones.
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, my main concern is to know how many devices the tp link model and WNDR can handle, as the WNDR is an old model is not easy this kind of information and the TP-Link is the same challenge.
I have plans to add more smart devices, but I don't know how many devices I can add to my network, If I know how many devices each router can handle, I can divide better between them.
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.
Basically michaelkenward is saying you're trying to piece this together with old products that are generations behind.
Never a good plan for speeds/stability.
It might be time to scrap it and upgrade a bit. You can pick up pretty cheap mesh systems on amazon both new and renewed.
If you've got a hardwired backhaul the dual band systems can perform perform pretty well. Like the MK nighthawks. Or you can pick up a triband system and use a mix/match of wired and wireless backhaul.
plemans wrote:
Never a good plan for speeds/stability.
Not to mention security.
Some of that stuff is well beyond Netgear's "support by" date.
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Thanks,
Do you have any suggestion of models?
It helps to know how much area you're looking at covering.
I'm a fan of renewed products just because I haven't had a netgear device fail on me yet. Its usually settings/firmware issues that can be resolved. And I'm willing to gamble.
So not sure what you're budget it.
The older renewed RBK43 is on there pretty cheap. its an orbi system with 2x satellites that you can use hardwired in or using the wireless backhaul (triband system).
Or you could look at something like the MK63 (if you're mainly used wired backhaul).
there's even the RBK752 system on there thats pretty solid if you're wanting to make the jump to AX
