How many devices will this router handle at one time? Our current router forces all devices offline for about 5 minutes when there are more than 5ish
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There's a hard limit of 15 wireless devices connected at a time (http://www.amazon.com/gp/forum/cd/discussion.html/ref=cm_cd_al_tlc_cl?ie=UTF8&asi;n=B001FWYGJS&cdAnchor;=Mx1FVDUR7N0PCYX)
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My TP-LINK TL-WR841N shipped with a firmware-limited wireless device limit of 15 devices. The latest firmware version, TL-WR841N_V9_141013 released 10/13/2014, increases the wireless device limit to 30. Still stupid that the limit exists, but at least it's now at a number I won't reach in the near future. Here's the URL: http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?model=TL-WR841N&version;=V9 or search for: 841n firmware v9 (or whatever hardware version you have - this will be on the bottom on the router as well as on the box.
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Can I use two of these wireless routers in my home. One for upstairs and one downstairs for better performance?
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Being that this device can handle 300 mbps it's probably your isp that is the problem. If it cannot provide the broadband speed necessary for the devices using it it will naturally cause a hang up.
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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!
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I am using the following devices with this router and 80Mbs cable broadband... 2 roku, 1 wdtv video streaming devices, 3 new model android smartphones, 2 heavily used pc gaming rigs, 1 laptop, 1 tablet,1 VoIP device, and a nook. Most of which are being used concurrently with zero problems. None. Very impressed.
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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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The latest firmware for version 9 limits the number of wireless clients to 31, possibly up from 15.http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?model=TL-WR841N&version;=V9
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I know we have several devices, including 2 laptops, a PS4, and an iPad. We have had people come over with their laptops, and we have not seem to be a problem with having around 5 devices supported by the router. Our Internet provider is TWC and this was one of the routers they support. It's working well so far and I hope it continues to work this way for a long time!
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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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I would no longer recommend this router. It has overheating issues that were never resolved by firmware upgrades. It got so bad that it finally died and I had to replace the router. I replaced it with an ASUS Wireless N900 router that has performed much better with more features.
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Mine is connected to a WIFI Router. You can connect up to 4 different things at the same time.
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I don't quite understand your question. This is a wireless router. It has (I think 5) plugs for wired connections with the added capability of connecting to other things wirelessly. From what I've researched, having two routers is not a good idea. They will "fight" with each other to issue IP addresses and you have to do a bit of work to make one dominate and the other the slave. If the router you have is not wireless, then simply replace it with this router. I have a 2000SF house and have a strong wireless connection nearly everywhere.
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Quick question; I continue to buy wireless components and was wondering if there is a limit to the number of wireless devices that can connect to this router? I have, computers, playstation, printers, DirectV boxes for several rooms, etc. that are all wireless and I would like to know the limtations of this device. Thanks in advance. ~ Gunner
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It's probably much faster than a home-grade router thing, I'd disable the WiFi you have and use 1 or more of these.
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Hi. On a regular basis, I have 3 smartphones, 3 i-pod touch's, 2 ROKU sticks, 1 chromecast, and 3 laptops hooked up and have no problems. It has more to do with your internet speed (I have 30 Mbps). I would recommend this.
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I've have not had any lock ups or crashes at ALL with this router. However, I currently have: - Two laptops - Three 3DS's - Two smartphones - One PS3, one Wii, one Vita - One BluRay player that can stream stuff like Netflix, Amazon, etc.. - Three tablets/eReaders - One wireless extender And probably a few other devices that I'm forgetting, all connecting wirelessly, not to mention frequent guests that show up that borrow my wireless as well with THEIR devices. I think all in all I've had about twenty devices connected wirelessly at once, no drops or lockups. It's a SOLID device. :D
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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.
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My wireless router is so slow. I can't get thru a short You Tube video without it hanging and loading every 2 minutes. I have Comcast cable and a Belkin Router. I only paid $29.95 for the router, is that the reason if two of us are trying to use the wifi it will only work for one person. Would I have the same hang with the movies, tv is I used this wireless router? I am not tech savvy at all. Thanks
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Your router may not allow the total number of connections you're trying to make. You can test it by disconnecting the iPhone/iPad and then see if you can connect your computer.
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That should be no problem. I have 15 to 20 devices connected with no problems. This assumes wireless and not wired. It has 4 ports for wired connections although you should be able to expand that with a switch (which I also have).
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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.
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You can connect four computers to the router. I bought mine used, and no complaints so far. Well worth what I paid for it.
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I have a dual-band Asus router and it works just fine. You can get on 5 Ghz, but I think the cap is something like 150Mbps. It's a great device, but this thing might be overkill if you aren't using a router with AC. I bought this thing specifically because I got a new router with AC protocol, and I had no devices that could hop on that wireless protocol. Well worth it if you plan on using AC devices.
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I am not sure how many. I have had five on at a time BUT you have software that can manage connections. It will tell you who is on. You can also block devices you don't want on the network. The software is amazing!
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Nope! I have a WiFi router and I run the TV , two laptops, an iPod and a Kindle off it, sometimes all of it is running at the same time! :)