Is it possible to limit how many clients can connect to an access point?

Limiting the number of clients that can connect to an access point is indeed possible, and it can be accomplished through various configurations, such as utilizing access-lists. In MikroTik routers, you can manage connections using features that restrict how many clients are allowed to connect at any given time. Access-lists, which can be implemented through various methods such as MAC address lists or firewall rules, are one approach to achieve this limitation.

Additionally, MikroTik routers allow you to configure wireless access points in controlled environments where the number of simultaneous connections is critical. For example, you can set a maximum number of users connected to the wireless interface, preventing overload and ensuring quality of service for connected clients.

Depending on the specific version and configuration of the router, there may be other methods to achieve similar outcomes, but the use of access-lists remains a straightforward and effective technique. This capability showcases the flexibility of MikroTik products in managing network traffic and client connections.