Wireless Router Max User Review February 13, 2008

Wireless Router Max User Review

I did some research and it seems all wireless routers have a limit of 253 users. This makes sense because a class C IP address with the mask of 255.255.255.0 (this is usually the default) can only allow 256 addresses, -2 for the network and broadcast address leaves 254 host addresses. And one of those addresses will router IP so that leaves 253.

The amount of WLAN users varies among routers. I found it very hard to find routers that list the max. # of users. The ones below are what I found.

1)Belkin Wireless G Router

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=136493

2)IOGEAR GWA501 Wireless Broadband Gateway
price $60
Max. Users Supported: 253
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/IOGEAR-GWA501-Wireless-Broadband-Gateway/2675104/product.html

3) Belkin Wireless G router (F5D7230-4)
Max. users: 253 LAN, 32 for WLAN.
http://pclinuxoshwdb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=181&Itemid=63

4)3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router
The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router is a high-speed, affordable, and easy-to-use small office solution boasting eXtended range (XR) technology that enables up to 253 (64 wireless.
http://www.telephonestuff.com/catalog/jmp_Aastra/search.php?fs=ws

5)Netgear RangeMax DG834PN ADSL Modem Wireless Router
User Support: Up to 253 LAN users
http://www.applemac.biz/product_info.php?products_id=913&display=specs

6) 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router
Four 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports with Auto MDI/MDIX provide wired LAN connectivity; up to 253 (128 wireless) users can share the same cable or DSL Internet connection

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/detail.jsp?tab=features&pathtype=purchase&sku=3CRWE554G72T

7)CWR- 854 Wireless-G Router
Four 10/100Mbps Switch Ports with Auto-MDI/MDI-X Provide Wired LAN Connectivity for up to 253 (45 Wireless) Users

http://www.comx-computers.co.za/download/CWR-854.htm