WiFi for 2200 sq. ft. loft?

[nyfirefly11]

I need a dual-band N router for 2200 sq. ft. loft with about 25-30 employees.

I'd like to avoid a professional solution for now, so I was thinking I could do one router in the center of the room, or 2 routers (with one as an ap) - either 2 in the center or one on each side.

Any thoughts? I was thinking of trying the new linksys 4200 (expensive, I know).

Thx!

 

[aE0n]

25-30 users? Typically, a SOHO router can't handle that and that Linksys is on the low end. How many will actually be using wireless at a time?

 

[nyfirefly11]

Well, at least 15, but could be up to 25 (and growing as the company grows). Would more than one work, or do I need a more professional solution (and do you have a suggestion)?

Thx!

 

[theevilsharpie]

Get two access points and set the users up to roam.

BTW, if you're doing this to avoid wiring people's PC, good luck.

 

[VirtualLarry]

BTW, if you're doing this to avoid wiring people's PC, good luck.

This. Consider Cat5e to workstations, rather than wireless. One wireless AP with 25 users is a bit too much. (Edit: Especially for LAN-style file-sharing traffic.)

 

[gsaldivar]

You need to have this office WIRED for 15-25 business users.

 

[MtnMan]

You need to have this office WIRED for 15-25 business users.

^^^^^ Yea, that. With wireless all users must share the bandwidth, i.e. back to the days of thinnet coax or everyone connecting to a hub.

(hint: sharing bandwidth is a huge bottle neck and why you no longer see thinnet or hubs)