Need to create WiFi network that supports more than 100 connections

[chipchen]

Has anyone had any experience creating a WiFi network capable of more than 100 simultaneous device connections? Can this be done with non-commercial routers? Can I bridge multiple AirPort Extremes?

Suggestions? Recommendations?

I realize internet bandwidth will likely be crap... in fact, we don't even need an internet connection for what we want to do... merely have a bunch of devices (mainly iOS) on the same network to test a network based app.

 

[Gav2k]

The airport extreme accepts 50 wifi connections or a total of 250 wired and wireless together so you could buy two and extend with the second there are a few that support what your after but the cost $$$

 

[razzededge]

Just buy enterprise grade access point. They support 500 connections through wifi for example (cost for such one is around 1k usd)

 

[chipchen]

Just buy enterprise grade access point. They support 500 connections through wifi for example (cost for such one is around 1k usd)

Suggestions on specific ones? I assume I still need a router to handle IP assignments?

 

[miles01110]

Suggestions on specific ones? I assume I still need a router to handle IP assignments?

What's your budget?

 

[chipchen]

What's your budget?

Ideally, nothing. (like if we can use existing AirPort Extremes bridged) Couple hundred bucks max. If commercial router, maybe I can rent one.