Searching for a Wi-Fi router capable of supporting 15 to 20 devices smoothly.
Searching for a Wi-Fi router capable of supporting 15 to 20 devices smoothly.
Hello! I’m organizing quiz sessions where participants connect via my laptop and small consumer router. About 10-15 people join online, and the quiz runs through their browsers. The software uses a webserver on my machine. Occasionally, connections drop for a few users, and while reconnecting is possible, it can be inconvenient during gameplay. I’m seeking a solution costing roughly $150-$200 that would prevent interruptions. I’ve heard about MU-MIMO and OFDMA—how effective are they? Also, someone suggested an access point for better handling of multiple users; would you prefer one unit instead of separate boxes? Thanks in advance!
I currently have 26 active devices connected to my Xfinity router, the XB8. I'm not sure about its exact specifications, but a model in that tier should perform just as well. In reality, any contemporary router can manage over 30 devices smoothly. Here are some links for more info: https://reviews.oneclearwinner.com/produ...n=geo%3AUS | site%3AOCW_ssr_t3 | type%3KWs | category%3AAll&utm_term=xb8 xfinity modem&utm_content=ad group36
Thanks for your response! I appreciate the clarification. It seems I didn’t mention my location properly—being in the EU means the internet hardware isn’t tailored to my needs. Also, these are all modem and router bundles, so I don’t require a separate modem. The main issue is occasional disconnections during online activities, especially with our quiz software that isn’t very stable. It usually reconnects itself quickly, but it’s not ideal for smooth performance. Right now, I’m considering this option mainly because of the MU-MIMO feature in the Asus RT-AX58U model. I’m not sure if there are more affordable alternatives that would work better at this price point.
The specifications I viewed matched the correct product, but the device only supports 2.4 GHz. This could be the problem. The 2.4 GHz range is usually heavily used and often causes interference from WiFi, Bluetooth, and other wireless standards. 5 GHz tends to have less congestion. However, performance depends on your location—closer neighbors can degrade the Wi-Fi signal. You might try using a Wi-Fi analyzer app on an Android phone to check signal strength and identify interference sources. Also note that Wi-Fi has limitations in terms of distance and wall penetration; it works well for walls but struggles with many devices. If your home is large, consider adding multiple access points or exploring a mesh network system. I checked the signal strength across your house, but I can't confirm ASUS router specifics. They do offer an AI mesh feature that connects routers together, which is useful if one unit fails. The router you mentioned also supports Wi-Fi 6, giving you dual-band capability and generally better performance.
Suggest your router with an access point, it worked well: https://techspecs.ui.com/unifi/wifi/u7-lite?s=eu