How many wireless access points do I need?

If you must have a number a rough estimate is one access point every 800 square feet or 75 square meters. In most cases, the biggest issue isn’t the access point signal reaching clients but the low power client signal getting back to the access point.

How do I find the range of an access point?

The Wi-Fi signal range of any given access point varies significantly from device to device. Factors that determine the range of an access point include the specific 802.11 protocol it runs, the strength of its device transmitter, and the nature of physical obstructions and radio interference in the surrounding area.

How many access points does a building have?

If you are looking for a benchmark to make a rough estimate however, you may approximate one access point per every 1000 square feet. Knowing the area in square feet or meters is a good start. As mentioned above, a very rough estimate is approximately one access point for every 1000 square feet.

What is the max speed for Wi-Fi?

Maximum speed comparison

2.4 GHz	Theoretical Speed	Real-World Speed
802.11b	11 Mbps	2-3 Mbps
802.11g	54 Mbps	10-29 Mbps
802.11n	300 Mpbs	150 Mbps

What is normal Wi-Fi range?

Here’s a “rule of thumb” to go by: your average wireless router has a range of 150 feet (46 meters) indoors and 300 feet (92 meters) outdoors.

What is the minimum range of WiFi?

A general rule of thumb in home networking says that Wi-Fi routers operating on the traditional 2.4 GHz band reach up to 150 feet (46 m) indoors and 300 feet (92 m) outdoors.

Can I add mesh to my existing router?

Mesh networks are meant to replace your current router, but you can use them with existing routers if you need to. It’s generally recommended you remove your existing router when installing a mesh network. Using a router with a mesh network will disable some of that network’s features.