Typically, this is what you can do 1. A single mp4 video stream at 720p will need 3-5mbps depending on how it's encoded. So your network needs to be able to provide this to every user (especially if you want them to watch simultaneously). So if you'd like 100 simultaneous people, you need 300mbps available. This is realistically not possible on a single AP. 2. 802.11n will do up to 300mbps with the best conditions (maximum modulation, and everyone with an 802.11n device eg iPads. In the real world this is usually not possible - especially when you have walls etc as you've indicated. Those will severely affect your signals & throughputs. Note that the maximum throughput from the AP is also dependant on the slowest user on your network - so one user with a bad signal affects overall performance of the whole AP. 3. You're better off deploying a few 802.11n APs ... connected by cable. That way you can get more throughput overall into your network (say 100mb x N) & can place them also so you have the best signal levels to all users, so all users are on high modulations. Your other problem is that realistically though vendors may tell you everything - most WiFi chipsets still only support up to 50 users per AP without falling over. So build your network with that in mind. 4. Also explore encoding at different bitrates. You only need 720p on a big screen really. For smaller screens eg tablets & smartphones, you can get away with a much smaller bitrate stream & still have high quality. You may only need 700kbps to 1.5mbps per stream ... You can play with multicast if your end-user device/app supports. But chances are you're just thinking of embedding the stream in a website/page ? R ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bernard Wanyama" <bwanyama@eis.co.ug> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 2:15:10 PM Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] On Access points and streaming video via wifi WiFi R&D has progressed so much, you will be shocked. Innovations like beamforming, bandsteering, dynamic interference rejection, dynamic channel selection, adaptive antennas, etc have taken WiFi performance to a new level all together. Vendors like Ruckus and Xirrus have taken huge strides in the area of dense wifi deployments, with mid-level APs for under USD 2,000 that do 500 concurrent users without breaking a sweat. When doing high-performance WiFi, SOHO APs like Linksys and D-Link simply cannot do the job. One must look into purpose-built products that can get the job done. At the end of the day, it comes down to the amount of money you are willing to spend (and of course, the laws of physics which must be obeyed) Kind regards, Bernard On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 10:38 AM, Odhiambo Washington < odhiambo@gmail.com > wrote: @Job, how about for draft-N and AC standards? I see there are APs now doing 1300Mbps for home setup (although this is now OT coz this poster talked of outdoor ones). Sent using CloudMagic On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 8:46 am, Job Muriuki < muriukin@gmail.com > wrote: Access points have a theoretical maximum based on the modulation implemented. The standard 802.11 bg has a maximum 32 users connected concurrently but the number may vary depending on data rate requirements of each connected user. I have seen others talk about about 100+ concurrent users but in real world cases its not possible with the kind of bandwidths we utilize. On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Silas Savali < dzez2003@gmail.com > wrote: We are currently planning a party for a friend and I wanted to load some videos on a server then hook it up with these powerful outdoor AP (its a big hotel) then have all the guests log in and stream the video(via XMBC or MediaTomb) to their devices (720p and higher video mark you) I have several questions 1. Do these Access Points have a maximum no of users who can be connected? 2. Do they have a maximum bandwith? 3. What are the disadvantages of these idea and what should I watch out for? I haven't made a decision on which to buy so go ahead and suggest whatever you think has the highest no of simultaneous users and bandwith _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Regards, Job Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 722906324 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke __________________________________________________ Wananchi Group Disclaimer and Confidentiality Note: The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. 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