Hardware recommendations and advice for 100 client network

Hi
We are currently looking at setting up a very basic separate wireless network for a client in two adjacent large cabins (3m apart) that will support up to 100 clients max concurrently. This will be solely for contractors to access basic internet, connections to web mail etc. There will be no existing infrastructure to connect to, so we will be looking at an internet connection of some form, a small switch and the wireless network. Range isn't an issue as they are next to each other its the support for such a large amount of connections. I thought a clustered setup of 2-4 WAP321 might be a bit stretched and we might get issues as the number of simultaneous connections gets near 100. I was also looking at a couple of standalone Aironet 1600s, one in each cabin.
The network itself is very basic, as it is literally just shared internet access but I need to ensure that it's reliable with 100 clients connected.
I did ring presales tech but they weren't mcuh help and sounded like they knew less than me, so any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Harry

Dear Harry,
Thank you for reaching Small Business Support Community.
By checking on the WAP321 datasheet I see:
- Recommended user support = Up to 32 connective users, 20 active users
- Active clients per cluster = 80
I agree with you when say "might be a bit stretched and we might get issues as the number of simultaneous connections gets near 100", therefore I suggest you to go for an enterprise-class, entry-level device like the Aironet1600 you mention.  I would anyway suggest you to contact back the presales team or the Wireless-Mobility Support Community for further assistance and advice.
Thank you for your time on this matter and please let me know if there is anything I may assist you with in the meantime.
Kind regards,
Jeffrey Rodriguez S. .:|:.:|:.
Cisco Customer Support Engineer
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