Too many devices to handle?

[timlab55]

I currently have the GS-AX5400 ASUS router. I think I have more devices that it can handle. So which way should I go?

 

[Crimliar]

How many devices of what types do you have, and what are the symptoms you are seeing?
*Much of my IoT now makes lower demands on the network than it used to, so I'd expect a household router to cope with a few more devices than they used to. My GT-AX6000 has been quite happy with just below 50 devices when we've had large parties, while the older RT-AC86U started groaning at 27, and before that the RT-AC68U was never happy above the low 20s!

 

[Tech9]

So which way should I go?

Popular around AX-class routers are RT-AX86U Pro, RT-AX88U Pro, GT-AX6000.

 

[timlab55]

To everyone about more specs. First off, I have 1GB of AT&T fiber optic cable coming into the house. Then it's connected to their router, which is then connected to my GS-AX5400 ASUS router. On one LAN port I have my 75" inch TV (100 mbs), HD homerun. On Lan 2, I have a line going into my office, which is then connected to 2 Netgear switches which is then connected to 2 PC's, and 2 Raspiberry Pi's, 1 printer, 1 weather station, and something else. I then have LAN 3 going out to my barn (approximately 75'). There it's connected to my DVR which has 32 cameras, and 2 wifi light switches. On Lan 4 I have my other NVR. One night I was looking at my inbox for at my mail and all of a sudden something strange happen to all my email. I was able to get them back. Lately when I try and add another camera BACK into the flock the router program will not allow it. Sometimes when on liine, my game will start slowing down and then go back to normal. My PC has an Intel Core I9 11900K processor and it stays cool when running.
O yea, and tons of tablets, 2 phones, and 3 laptops.
Thanks

 

[degrub]

Are the cameras hard wired to the NVR and DVR ?
That would reduce a lot of wifi loading unless they are already segregated by separate wifi in the barn, etc.

Is the electrical in the barn on it's own grounding rod or is it earthed through the main site/house panel ?
If separate, you run risk of ground loop between the house and the barn destroying the LAN ports. A point to point wifi (Ubiquiti for example) would solve the issue. Fiber optic between two would also do the trick.

 

[Tech9]

So which way should I go?

After the additional details - disregard post #3 above. You perhaps need more than just a router upgrade.

 

[timlab55]

After the additional details - disregard post #3 above. You perhaps need more than just a router upgrade.

What type of upgrade do you recommend? I've had this setup for the last 12 years, and then all of a sudden this happens

 

[Tech9]

Something more adequate than a home all-in-one router and able to handle all the wired and wireless traffic. Your current demands are obviously higher than years ago. The information provided is not enough for specific recommendations.

 

[timlab55]

Something more adequate than a home all-in-one router and able to handle all the wired and wireless traffic. Your current demands are obviously higher than years ago. The information provided is not enough for specific recommendations.

I'm not rich at all, but what other recommendations can you provide. You ask and shall receive.

 

[degrub]

A plot plan showing all hardwired devices (ethernet, coax, etc) and a plot plan with all wireless client and AP locations, etc. would be a start.

 

[timlab55]

A plot plan showing all hardwired devices (ethernet, coax, etc) and a plot plan with all wireless client and AP locations, etc. would be a start.

From what I describe above I'm sure you can figure it out. I'm not trying to be smart either. I need a router that could handle 50 connections. Any suggestions?

 

[Tech9]

I'm sure you can figure it out

I have no idea what traffic your cameras generate on your network, what is something else connected, how many is tons of tablets and what this something strange might be. The router models suggested above are more capable devices compared to what you currently have, but may not solve your problem.

 

[timlab55]

I see what you mean. Okay then..I have 16 cameras hook up to 1 dvr. I have no clue about the what the cameras will generate. Then I have 1 POE that is connected to an outside camera. And then another camera hooked up to the DVR. That DVR is connect to my house router (buried underground) to reach the home router. Then I have a NVR (16 channel that has 13 cameras hooked up to it. This is the biggest part of my network. Then I have 5 PC computers hooked up to my router. 1 Smart TV, a Homerun system and then 2 tablets. That's it.

 

[Ripshod]

General round number but a 1080p mkv 30fps camera would use a steady 4Mbps - 7Mbps peak.

 

[timlab55]

Thank you Ripshod for that answer.

 

[Tech9]

Cameras to DVR can be coax with management interface only to the main network. Cameras to NVR can be on a separate network behind this NVR (they better be), the most common setup also with management interface only to the main network. I can't recommend any upgrades based on guessing. Someone else may want to help you. Good luck!

 

[sfx2000]

Ballpark - 50 devices on the LAN side for many consumer router/AP's

16 to 32 devices on the WiFi radios for many - and this is due to resource management