Configure Wi-Fi remotely for 70 devices.
Configure Wi-Fi remotely for 70 devices.
I merged five 5G connections into a single Wi-Fi network for my coworkers during workcation. The setup worked well until connection drops became frequent, disrupting the service. Could you help improve it so it runs smoothly next time? Thanks ahead of time.
Dudettes and Dudes,
I manage infrastructure for a 35-person agency, handling MS365 and cloud tools. For this year’s workcation, we stayed at a place with only 5G. The villa had multiple access points to ensure everyone got reliable internet. The problem was the single 5G SIM provided too little bandwidth for all devices. To fix this, I used three TP-Link X50 routers and an OMADA ER7206 to balance load. My test at home succeeded, but at the site it stalled after about 20 devices connected—then it recovered.
I noticed the X50s didn’t support bridge mode natively, which caused network issues (Double NAT). I wondered if many 5G repeaters or a crowded local network might have affected performance. Could the mobile data plan be the culprit? The WAN ports on the ER7206 worked fine, but I’m unsure about other settings.
My main questions:
- How can I fix this for future setups?
- Should I stress-test it beforehand without many devices?
- Was the hardware choice a mistake? If so, why?
- Any recommendations or alternatives?
Thanks! I’d appreciate more details if you can.