For example NetGear claims 32+32 on their dual band routers. 32 on 2.4ghz and 32 on 5ghz. Is that realistic? Note: I'm not asking about bandwidth I'm asking about the devices connected to the router. Apple on the other hand only claims 50 for their dual port router. I noticed buffalo's Japan site claims their top consumer routers are only good for like 6 people!?!? I'm guessing that's 9 devices? Or maybe they're using some other metric. My travel TLink TL-WR702N seems to max out at 15 devices.
Is 32 the theoretical maximum per channel? Is Apple claiming 25 per channel because it's closer to reality whereas netgear is claiming 32 but that will probably not work reliably? Is there some way to tell how many devices can connect to a particular AP since most specs don't seem to say it directly.
If I wanted to support more devices are they any routers with more radios or do I have to start using multiple APs? My use case is basically a bar/cafe where people usually have at least 2 devices each, a phone + either a tablet or a laptop. The cafe is not that large but can easily hold 60 people, 120 if it's a party and the tables are removed. That means with people sitting around 2 devices each I might need to support 120 devices. At a party I guess no one would be using a second device so still only 120ish.
If I do get another AP should I go pro or is consumer hardware good enough? Do I need to separate them (opposite sides of the cafe) or can I just put both next to each other given that the space is not that big and there aren't any physical barriers
Is 32 the theoretical maximum per channel? Is Apple claiming 25 per channel because it's closer to reality whereas netgear is claiming 32 but that will probably not work reliably? Is there some way to tell how many devices can connect to a particular AP since most specs don't seem to say it directly.
If I wanted to support more devices are they any routers with more radios or do I have to start using multiple APs? My use case is basically a bar/cafe where people usually have at least 2 devices each, a phone + either a tablet or a laptop. The cafe is not that large but can easily hold 60 people, 120 if it's a party and the tables are removed. That means with people sitting around 2 devices each I might need to support 120 devices. At a party I guess no one would be using a second device so still only 120ish.
If I do get another AP should I go pro or is consumer hardware good enough? Do I need to separate them (opposite sides of the cafe) or can I just put both next to each other given that the space is not that big and there aren't any physical barriers
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