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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.
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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