Yes I was getting lazy! Some cities I had’nt memorized
Agreed, I added the VPNs afterward, and everyone should use a variety of tactics, VPN’s are not the answer for everything by any means! (All of my passwords are 30 digits when allowed and different for every single place)
I never knew what the situation was with that but I understand that If you split apart the wifi to one or more separate wireless access points with a wired router, your limits essentially completely disappear. If you split them apart, then you need to not only measure what the WAP can handle for wifi (and multiply that if you have mnore than one WAP) as well as the number of IP addresses that the router can handle. That is why people say it is SOOOOO much better to separate them. For instance for the wired TL-ER7206 router (which is way cheaper than many wireless routers out there at about $150 (link aboce), it can handle literally thousands of IP clients -
I copied and pasted the below snippet:
The TP-Link TL-ER7206 is a business-class VPN router, and its ability to handle client IP addresses primarily depends on the specific network configuration and the class of IP addresses used. The TL-ER7206 itself typically supports a substantial number of client IP addresses, but it is limited by the IP address range and subnet mask you configure.
In a typical business network, you would use IP addresses from a private IP address range such as the IPv4 Class C range, which provides 254 usable IP addresses when using a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. However, the TL-ER7206 supports more flexible subnetting, allowing you to create custom subnets based on your requirements.
The number of client IP addresses that the TL-ER7206 can handle largely depends on how you configure the router. By changing the subnet mask and addressing scheme, you can create smaller or larger subnets, which will determine the number of available IP addresses. For example, if you use a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, you can have up to 254 client IP addresses in a single subnet.
If you need to handle a larger number of client IP addresses, you can subnet your network further by using a larger address space or more flexible subnet masks. However, keep in mind that more extensive subnets may require more complex network management.
Ultimately, the TL-ER7206 can handle a significant number of client IP addresses, but the exact number will depend on your specific network design and how you configure it. Be sure to follow best practices in network design and IP address management to ensure your network operates efficiently and effectively.
And, for the EAP225 access point (I copied and pasted as well):
The TP-Link EAP225 is a wireless access point designed for small to medium-sized business networks. The number of Wi-Fi clients it can handle depends on various factors, including the specific network configuration, the usage patterns of the clients, and the performance of the access point itself.
The EAP225 is designed to support a significant number of concurrent clients, and it is suitable for high-density environments. However, the actual number of clients it can handle will vary based on factors like the network load, the bandwidth requirements of the clients, and the features and settings used.
In general, the EAP225 is capable of handling anywhere from 50 to 100 or more concurrent Wi-Fi clients, depending on the network conditions and the specific configuration. To get a more accurate estimate for your network, it’s a good practice to consult the product documentation, including the user manual or data sheet, provided by TP-Link. These documents typically include information on the access point’s specifications and capabilities, including its recommended maximum client capacity under various conditions.
Keep in mind that while the EAP225 can support a substantial number of clients, the real-world performance may vary based on factors like the Wi-Fi interference, client device capabilities, and the overall network design. It’s important to configure your network and access point properly to ensure optimal performance and client handling.
I don’t mean to sound like a salesperson for TP-Link, but the ~$150 for the router and ~$50 for one access point (and then also use your old router as a freebee access point too!) will for less $ than the price of the consumer all-in one router that does not work as well, is a no-brainer…
Also if you have a unified setup for less $ than some individual routers, (so you can update all the settings from one place easily etc.), they do work together in handling the wifi for the end user for a better experience. For example, there is no longer any need to determine which channels to use for which access point etc - you can set it to be automatically handled so the WAP’s automatically change to the least congested channels for each signal around each wap, and the WAps know when a wifi client like a mobile phone or notebook computer moves about awy from one wap and closer to the other, and till automatically disconnect the client device from one wap and sonnected it to the closer wap. That is how it works in large offices for people that walk around so that they have a consistently strong wifi signal with the same SSID no matter where they go.
The above alone makes it much easier to configure with fewer settings to worry about actually - and for less money!
