how many devices does this support? my current router gets fouled up when 4 devices are trying to be used all at once...
275690
It supports 2 devices- a desktop and I pad and is very slow. It seemed faster for about one week and then it's as bad as it was before I purchased this item.
275691
We use more than 2 devices. Sometimes the internet is slow, but for the most part we don't have a problem with using 2 tablets and the roku at the same time.
499188
This is a bridge. You would be able to connect multiple Ethernet devices to this bridge if you wanted. You're still using your WiFi. If you have a buffer problem this unit, or any other you purchase would not likely remedy that problem.
835319
I can not speak to that issue, however I do not care for mine. I have to reset my router everytime I use my smp-N100.I have two other wi-fi sony dvd players, 2 smart tvs, and another video streaming device, along with 4 smart phones, 3 tablets, and 2 computers that operate fine off this router, It is not the router!
966658
You will need a router any time you want to share the internet with more than one device. Essentially what happens is your internet service provider gives you 1 IP address. The router will take that one IP address and use something called Port Address Translation (PAT) to share the internet connection to multiple devices. The problem is, those stinking routers only come with 4 wired ports. If you want to share your internet connection with more than 4 wired devices (not typical), buying a switch (like this one) can help you achieve that goal. But you will still need the router to start out. You will need a router any time you want to share the internet with more than one device. Essentially what happens is your internet service provider gives you 1 IP address. The router will take that one IP address and use something called Port Address Translation (PAT) to share the internet connection to multiple devices. The problem is, those stinking routers only come with 4 wired ports. If you want to share your internet connection with more than 4 wired devices (not typical), buying a switch (like this one) can help you achieve that goal. But you will still need the router to start out.
334716
In my condo I currently see ~ 10 different network/ routers from my neighbors and my router is working fine. One option to avoid any interference with other routers is to change the default network channel of the router or experiment with turning on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz network.
468385
I had 4 hooked up at first, but I got rid of 1 & now I have 3. I used a splitter to get more than 2. Hope this helps.
2216412
I can't give you a definite answer as I have never tried to use the one I have with seven devices but I can tell you what I do know about it. First it depends on whether you mean hard-wired or wirelessly. It only has four wired ports so from that point of view it can only handle four devices. But as a wireless router, although I don't really know what the limit is I don't see why it couldn't handle many devices at once. For example it could assign more than 250 IP addresses on a sub net. E.g. 192.168.2.xxx where xxx could be from 2 to 254 (reserving 1 for the router itself. These could be either manually entered or DHCP could be used. Although with that many devices things might be rather slow. As I say, I've never had that many on at one time, but I have had four with no problems. I hope this answer is some help.
890230
This deck can only handle 3 devices. You have to delete 1. I had that happened to me before.
2060040
The extender would pair with one wireless router. It won't be able to boost signal from 2 wireless routers.
1209259
I don't know the exact number but I have successfully connected 3 devices. Jus keep in mind the more device you connect you may have reduced speed.
1703193
Yes. Thus router has been working for me like a charm. I have it connected to 4 WAPs throught 2 POE Switches and multiple direct connect devices. The router handles flawlessly!
1884192
I probably have 10 devices online at once and never have issues EXCEPT when it comes to uploading. I upload lots of large files, and every so often ... between all those devices and uploading large files - I guess I max the router out and it "disconnects itself". I turn it off, turn it back on and things are good then ... but, yeah ... unless you have a lot of devices and are uploading lots of info ... this router handles itself well!
1120181
I was able to get two working at once. Have not triedto get 3 acessing my router at once, but understand it can be done.
2137473
You can connect four computers to the router. I bought mine used, and no complaints so far. Well worth what I paid for it.
2271427
You can connect as many devices as you have. The biggest question would be how many of those are using it at the same time. This is where the higher bandwidth (cable, fiber, etc..) handle it better. I personally have my Xbox, computer, Nook HD tablet, and three of our cell phones connected to this all the time and my speeds are wonderful. And I am only using the lower band. If the router is decently close to your devices make sure and connect them to the 5 Ghz band. .. you will notice the difference. All in all it has been the best router I have used yet for the money.
1884194
Recently purchased this router. I have 11 devices active on it - 3 wired and 8 wifi, a mixture of Windows, Linux, Android tablet, Android phones, a Squeezebox, a Roku, and networked DVD player, etc. All working fine.As far as distance - the router is in a wood kitchen cabinet and I get good signal all over the house and beyond - up to about 60 feet away.
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There are only 4 useable ports for devices, including the port that would connect to your network/router. There is a 5th port that would be used only to connect to another switch. You would need 2 of these devices or a device with more ports.