How many wireless clients can connect when the wireless card is configured to mode=bridge?

When a wireless card is configured to mode=bridge in MikroTik, it is set to operate in a way that allows it to bridge traffic between wireless clients and another interface, typically a wired network. In this mode, the wireless card functions primarily as a bridge, rather than providing access point capabilities for multiple clients.

The correct answer indicates that only one wireless client can connect when in bridge mode because the configuration limits its ability to serve multiple connections concurrently. Essentially, the card acts like a bridge connecting a single wireless client to the local network rather than operating as an access point that can support multiple clients. This limitation is integral to the bridge mode's design, focusing on a simple point-to-point connection rather than a multi-client environment.

If the wireless card were configured to operate in access point mode instead, it could handle many clients simultaneously, significantly increasing the total number of connections allowed. The other options suggest numbers that far exceed the capabilities of the bridge mode, emphasizing the distinction in functionality between the configurations.