I'm setting up WiFi access for students and currently use a MikroTik hEX router with a captive portal. However, it's only able to support about 100-150 concurrent users. I'm looking for recommendations on a router that can handle over 2,000 concurrent users while maintaining captive portal functionality. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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For a more robust setup, check out the Cisco Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controller. We use it with Cisco ISE for Active Directory authentication, and it comfortably supports around 4000 concurrent connections daily after setup. It can be tricky to configure, but it runs smoothly once it's up.
You could look into MikroTik's CCR2004-16G-2SPlus model. It can definitely support more than 2000 users, but make sure you're using the right hardware and license. Level 6 licensing could help scale up the performance if you're going that route.
I've had success with RADIUS for similar situations, assigning each user a unique username and password. Just a heads-up, running extra software like captive portals directly on your router can slow things down.
Have you considered the Unifi Dream Machine? It's a solid option and can handle a good amount of users with captive portal features.
Remember, managing 2000 concurrent users is a big deal! It's not just about picking one router; you'll want to think about the whole network setup. Getting some professional advice can really help streamline things.
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