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Recommend a good Wifi router for IoT

  • 04-08-2019 06:27PM
    #1
    donspeekinglesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭


    So I've hit the 16 device limit on the 2.4Ghz network on my Eir modem/router. Any suggestions on a standalone device that can cope with 20+ devices? (I also have devices using the 5Ghz network too)


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  • #2
    wexfordman2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭wexfordman2


    Ubiquiti unifi as a wireless ap added in to your exit8ng router, and turning off your own routers wifi. That's what I did, and a huge improvement.


  • #3
    donspeekinglesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭donspeekinglesh


    wexfordman2 wrote: »
    Ubiquiti unifi as a wireless ap added in to your exit8ng router, and turning off your own routers wifi. That's what I did, and a huge improvement.

    Like this one? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016K5A06C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_f0XrDbD6BN944


  • #4
    raytaxi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 472 ✭✭raytaxi


    I added that to mine, wifi is a lot better. Switched off 2.4g on eir and left 5g as extra network. Only problem I'm having is random reboots of eir modem. Will contact when I can to see what's wrong with modem.


  • #5
    Dont be at yourself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,461 ✭✭✭✭Dont be at yourself


    I'm using Google WiFi -- 28 devices all over the house connected concurrently with no issues, and can extend it with extra units as necessary.


  • #6
    donspeekinglesh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭donspeekinglesh


    Dont be at yourself wrote: »
    I'm using Google WiFi -- 28 devices all over the house connected concurrently with no issues, and can extend it with extra units as necessary.

    On a single unit?


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  • #7
    Dont be at yourself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,461 ✭✭✭✭Dont be at yourself


    donspeekinglesh wrote: »
    On a single unit?

    Yep, covers my whole house, with my eir modem in bridge mode.


  • #8
    Chet T16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    Dont be at yourself wrote: »
    I'm using Google WiFi -- 28 devices all over the house connected concurrently with no issues, and can extend it with extra units as necessary.

    I've had 80 devices on a Google Wifi with no issue. You can push them a bit more but they can get a bit touchy


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