AP USB Dongle Tenda W311U+ limitation?

heaycekz · May 11, 2014, 3:49 PM

I have 2 IP cameras connected to it (using zoneminder) - both transferring at 3mbps.
When I go to the Status of WLAN traffic, the max throughput I see is 6mbps.
When I connect a 3rd client to the AP (My android phone) to view the cctv footage, its so slow that I don't think the USB dongle can handle it anymore.
It is fine though when viewed on LAN.

Is this a limitation of the dongle? Or is there a workaround?

Some things I've solved so far:
Problem -> pfSense crashes when wireless AP gets his 3rd client.
Solution -> interface -> wlan settings -> enable intra bss support.
*Probably only applicable to this USB dongle.

doktornotor · May 11, 2014, 4:14 PM

I'd rather use RFC 1149 than USB WiFi dongle…

heaycekz · May 11, 2014, 4:41 PM

Am I better off buying a pci x1 wireless card with multiple antennas?

heaycekz · May 11, 2014, 5:18 PM

OR I think it would be better to use my old Tenda Wireless G 54mbit router. Just buy a pcie gbe network card bridge bridge etc. Right?
I think I'm answering my own questions lol.

doktornotor · May 11, 2014, 5:42 PM

Both are whole LOT better alternatives, compared to the USB dongles junk. :D

jasonlitka · May 13, 2014, 6:43 PM

@doktornotor:

I'd rather use RFC 1149 than USB WiFi dongle…

Ah, good old IPoAC. You might want to read though RFC 2549 though. IPoAC isn't terribly reliable in its standard form so you may want to consider an upgrade. If you're a frequent user you might be able to get your carrier to upgrade you for free. ;D