hi,
yes only 2 clients with 1.9.6.9.
From asus support:
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Version 1.9.6.9 2006/06/08 update
Description: WL-500gP English/Traditional Chinese Firmware Version , version 1.9.6.9
Fixed bug:
* Fixed Bandwidth management issue
* Fixed samba server with NTFS issue
* Reduce WDS client to 2. User only can set 2 clients in WDS/Hybird mode
Add and Update
* Add new warning message in ftp user number
* Modify some rules about burning MAC/regulation_domain for factory
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You can try to set more clients in the hidde management page with the command "wl wds" or "nvram set". You can also wait for the Olegs FW.