Fibre X compatible WiFi Router

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#208652 21-Feb-2017 14:15

I am helping with the sorting out of a FibreX network. They are currently using the VF supplied Huawei router but it is being somewhat troublesome. I could not find issue with the router so I feel it's environmental. They want to replace the router but are unsure what unit would work best

They currently have the Gigabit Fibre X, they have 4 Ethernet devices connected and up to 15 WiFi devices connected. What are the options for routers compatible with Fibre X ?

edit; I tried a Nighthawk r outer I had kicking around but could not get the silly thing to connect.

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#1723757 21-Feb-2017 14:38

What problems are you having with Nighthawk? Have you tried the steps in this thread?

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#1723794 21-Feb-2017 14:56

15 or more WiFi devices starts to get to a point where plenty of routers will struggle.

The best option is probably to move towards standalone access points with that many devices.

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#1723800 21-Feb-2017 15:00

I think I better talk to my wife about her SME or Enterprise routers

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#1723801 21-Feb-2017 15:03

DarkShadow:
What problems are you having with Nighthawk? Have you tried the steps in this thread?

Thanks for that I will look at this when I visit again tomorrow

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#1725980 24-Feb-2017 22:54

using a wr1043nd v2.1 running gargoyle with a 200/20 connection, will run fullspeed with only port forwarding but slows to 150mbs with QOS running (will try with more simplified rules thou)

very happy with fibre x so far, was on 130/10 (Waikanae beach)

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#1726019 25-Feb-2017 08:35

sbiddle:
15 or more WiFi devices starts to get to a point where plenty of routers will struggle.

The best option is probably to move towards standalone access points with that many devices.

I've got about 25 devices currently active on my R8000 and it seems to be coping ( although it does have 3 radios). Do you think I might be reaching my limit soon? What would be the next step in router?