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    TP Link WR941ND supporting only seven wifi connections

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by gull_s_777, Dec 23, 2014.

  1. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    As the topic says, my router is supporting only seven devices at max.
    I have 3 laptops and 5 android devices. Till seven connections, everything is OK. But as soon as i connect 8th device, all the laptops get disconnected while android devices remain connected. :)
    I think according to the documentation, this router is supposed to support 10 wifi connection??
    Any suggestions?
     
    gull_s_777, Dec 23, 2014
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    I don't think there is a limit of 10 devices - usually it's said to be a theoretical limit of 256 devices.

    Does it happen when either of the devices is connected at the 8th one or is one particular device cause it?

    Can you connect the laptops (or at least one of them) via an Ethernet wire (and disable its Wi-Fi for that time) to see if the problem will manifests itself with 8 devices total or only with 8 devices via Wi-Fi.

    Make sure you have the most recent firmware - if not update. Mind you there are 5 hardware versions of this router so check which do you have.
     
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    Happens with any 8th device. Be it a mobile or tablet.
    It's a V5 version hardware.
     
    gull_s_777, Dec 23, 2014
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    Ok, there was another firmware update available. Came out few months ago (140627).
    Updated the firmware and it is working now with 8 devices connected. :)
     
    gull_s_777, Dec 24, 2014
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