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BBrayer's avatar
BBrayer
Aspirant
Apr 22, 2020
Solved

Connecting to 2.4gb not allowing connection

I have noticed since I have added a bunch of smart items to the 2.4 gb connection, it is very difficult to connect phones and computers to the 2.4. It is also difficult to connect any new smart items...
  • BBrayer's avatar
    BBrayer
    Apr 22, 2020

    so the bottom line is, instead of 30 items listed on the router, it could take those 30 items and put them on the WAP and the router would only have one ip Address listed on the 2.4 connection and the others would be on the WAP?

microchip8's avatar
microchip8
Master
Apr 22, 2020

NG routers have a limit of 32 wifi devices as a max per band. I think you're overloading the band with your smart gizmos

BBrayer's avatar
BBrayer
Aspirant
Apr 22, 2020

Thanks. I did not know there was a limit. So does that mean if 32 are already taking the spots and I try to connect my phone it wont allow it? If i cut down on the smart gadgets it will allow different items to connect. Is it like a first come first serve connection and does not allow others until some are shut down?