Maximum number of connections to an access point

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Someone knows which is the maximum number of connections to an access point,
from xp computers with wireless adapters.

Regards

Ricardo Francisco
 
Ricardo said:
Someone knows which is the maximum number of connections to an access point,
from xp computers with wireless adapters.

Regards

Ricardo Francisco
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It depends on the access point. Some entry level routers/access points
can only handle a very small number (8-10).

Actual simultaneous usage by the different clients is more important
than the mere number of clients. It all comes down to available bandwidth.

This is a common enough question that Google will supply you with a lot
of info. See, e.g.,
http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/archive/index.php?t-51890.html
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If the access point has 54Mbps of data rate, and the network have 10
clients, which must be the data rate of each wireless adapter?

Ricardo Francisco
 
Whatever speed it will connect at. Attempting to force a connection speed
may cause connectivity problems.
 
Hi
It depends on the type of usage, the rule of thumb is minimum of 1Mb/sec.
for general use that does not involve longtime large file transfer.
A typical 802.11g at short distance provides about 18 to 22 Mb/sec., that
mean about 18 to 20 concurrent casual users at short distance.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
 
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