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GL-iNet SFT-1200 use at large sites

The GL-iNet SFT-1200 is described by NTSC as supporting 52 concurrent connections (printers plus Chromebooks) on p.4 of NTSC’s .

One site has reported that use with 30 concurrent connections during a December training event resulted in instability, specifically the WiFi networks created by the SFT-1200 failed to appear in Chromebook WiFi network lists. A “Network Reset” of the router restored visibility to the WiFi networks seen by Chromebooks.

Diagnostic testing ruled out Chromebook and site issues as contributing factors. Tests at two sites showed no operational issues with 15 connections or less.

The router is new and we (PA1) have limited experience with it, so it is not possible to say with certainty what the upper limit is on connection count.

In the meantime, we suggest:

• At sites with more than 15 concurrent connections, consider use of the higher-capacity GL-iNet MT-3000.
• Have the network reset process, described below, available and train site personnel on its use at sites using the SFT-1200.
  

Next Steps

If your sites have operational or training experience with the SFT-1200, please share it by replying to this email or adding a reply to this posting on groups.io whether or not you experienced a problem. Be sure to briefly describe the number of Chromebooks and printers connected and the nature of the workload, such as return preparation, tax training, initial Chromebook setup, or something else.

One district (D22, eastern Northampton County) will have its annual two-week Certification Training starting on January 6th. The two GL-iNet models will be used on different days during that training. Another district, D04, (Bucks County, PA) will have training on January 13th and 15th. We will report on both experiences.

GL-iNet Router Network Reset Procedure

To perform a network reset, use the reset button on the side of the router next to the Mode switch. Press and hold the reset button for four seconds. If you hold the reset button for ten seconds, you will reset the SFT-1200 to factory settings, erasing your Tax-Aide configuration.

You can find some additional information on the GL-iNet site under “."

Note that the same procedure is used to perform a network reset on all GL-iNet routers, including the MT-3000.