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I use a Ubiquiti Edge Router X which probably has 30+ things connected with no issue. I've never really considered how it allocates bandwidth but I guess that's a sign that it works well.
Bear in mind though that this is only a router and doesn't do wi-fi. I've got a ubiquiti access point for that and, again, never really noticed an issue.
There are a lot of settings for manually/smart allocating bandwidth ranging from the simple to the I've no idea what this does.
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Thanks, will have a look.
Though, the Amazon description for one of their access points doesn't fill me with hope that I won't have to be spending the next couple of months setting something up ! (I guess it could be some sort of Amazon based SEO-bingo)
"Innovative Antenna Design The innovative antenna design provides a long-range, symmetrical-link coverage area, and the antenna gain of the UniFi AC LR AP performs better than one-way, high transmit power does for connecting distant clients. Designed for Optimal RF Performance The newly redesigned UniFi Controller optimizes RF performance Scalable Enterprise Wi-Fi Management The UniFi Controller v4 software is a powerful, enterprise wireless software engine ideal for high-density client deployments requiring low latency and high uptime performance. With its software-based capabilities, the UniFi virtual control plane allows for unlimited scalability under one centralized controller. Remotely access the UniFi Controller to upgrade deployed UniFi APs while in the field."
After getting frustrated at webex/zoom/meet/hangouts/teams/whatever dropping every 15mins, I recently decided to switch the Virgin home-hub to modem mode and get a new router.
I've a quite a few IoT devices connected (about 20 - my alarm sensors account for most of this) plus 4 TVs/laptops. I get an average of 350mb from Virgin.
In a rush, I bought the Netgear Nighthawk R8000P in the hope it would better bandwidth across a number of devices, it advertises 55. I'm now immediately regretting it, not only does it struggle with the number of devices (my doorbell regularly loses connection) & offers very little in way of settings to manage bandwidth allocation, but it also looks like something a teenager would rub themselves against while playing CoD.
Is there a forum approvedTM router that would a) handle multiple devices and allocate bandwidth in a sensible fashion and b) doesn't require me to be CCNP certified?