Dec 5, 2013, 1:09 pm
Last edit by: nkedel
Some of the popular routers in this thread:
Edimax 6258NL (or via Amazon)
Asus wL-330nul
TP-Link WR702N
TP-LINK TL-WR710N (out of production, but superceded by similar models)
Edimax BR-6258n
Hootoo Tripmate Nano (TM-02)
GLi GL-AR300M
GL.iNet GL-AR750 Travel AC Router - a higher-powered dual band option; probably bigger than most people want, but if you need it... (has its own thread here)
Edimax 6258NL (or via Amazon)
Asus wL-330nul
TP-Link WR702N
TP-LINK TL-WR710N (out of production, but superceded by similar models)
Edimax BR-6258n
Hootoo Tripmate Nano (TM-02)
GLi GL-AR300M
GL.iNet GL-AR750 Travel AC Router - a higher-powered dual band option; probably bigger than most people want, but if you need it... (has its own thread here)
World's Smallest Wireless Router for Hotel Rooms
Aug 7, 2014, 9:51 am
#436
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: DXB / WAW
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 726
I have been using TP-LINK TL-WR702N for quite some time and they are rock solid. In fact they (I have two) are running 24/7 in AP mode in my apartment without any issues. I am surprised:
System Up Time: 167 day(s) 21:51:00
In normal circumstances cheap products would require a reboot every week or so to improve stability.
I am however considering upgrading to TL-WR710N as it has 2 RJ-45 ports, so it can receive internet via WAN and provide it via LAN wired to your laptop. It can also act as a WiFi client (WISP mode) at hotels which for some strange reasons didn't equip their rooms with ethernet ports.
System Up Time: 167 day(s) 21:51:00
In normal circumstances cheap products would require a reboot every week or so to improve stability.
I am however considering upgrading to TL-WR710N as it has 2 RJ-45 ports, so it can receive internet via WAN and provide it via LAN wired to your laptop. It can also act as a WiFi client (WISP mode) at hotels which for some strange reasons didn't equip their rooms with ethernet ports.
Aug 7, 2014, 4:00 pm
#437
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 460
Can you connect to your Edimax and take a look at the status screen by pointing your browser to its (gateway) IP address?
Aug 7, 2014, 11:07 pm
#438
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
Posts: 6,017
Just bought an Asus wL-330nul. Looking forward to trying it out next week. Will report back findings/impressions. Hope it's as good as advertised. Looks very small - but comes in an electrostatic bag. Do I have to keep it in this bag at all times when not in use?
Aug 9, 2014, 7:44 am
#439
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,138
It's been bouncing around my gadget bag unprotected for over a year with no ill effects...
Aug 12, 2014, 8:15 am
#441
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 37,486
Aug 12, 2014, 6:20 pm
#442
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: HEL
Programs: No more status, free agent now
Posts: 163
Possible workaround: Stop the administration web server temporarily on the device yourself to prevent access to the problem page, after you have configured the device using it's web administration pages.
- Go to the router admin web login page 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.2.1, no need to login
- Change the URL in your browser after the IP address to /Main_AdmStatus_Content.asp
- Type killall httpd and press return
- Verify that your web browser can not connect to the router administration web page any longer
Unfortunately it seems that all these devices have similar security issues :-( even if they are really nice and convenient :-( :-(
Aug 20, 2014, 2:33 pm
#443
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 573
I simply logged on to the admin screen from my browser and rebooted the router from there.
Oct 11, 2014, 7:07 pm
#444
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: SNA Rwy 20L
Programs: QF Silver
Posts: 703
Instead of starting a new thread just wanted to pass along that as of today Amazon is selling a HooToo travel router for $15. I don't own one but it's received reasonable reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZWOQZ6
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZWOQZ6
Oct 11, 2014, 8:04 pm
#445
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Exclusively OMNI/PR, for Reasons
Posts: 4,188
Instead of starting a new thread just wanted to pass along that as of today Amazon is selling a HooToo travel router for $15. I don't own one but it's received reasonable reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZWOQZ6
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HZWOQZ6
Oct 31, 2014, 1:34 pm
#447
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Menlo Park, CA, USA
Programs: UA 1MM 0P, AA, DL, *wood, Lifetime FPC Plat., IHG, HHD
Posts: 6,912
pretty decent little travel router for 25$ , 802.11 AC to boot
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...-20&ascsubtag=[referrer|feedly.com[type|link[postId|1653271913[asin|B00KUB48KW[authorId|5727177402741770316
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...-20&ascsubtag=[referrer|feedly.com[type|link[postId|1653271913[asin|B00KUB48KW[authorId|5727177402741770316
Nov 1, 2014, 6:32 am
#450
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Exclusively OMNI/PR, for Reasons
Posts: 4,188
I've also used a similar unit at a number of work sites that provided wired connections that didn't require authentication for internet access, but their wireless access did. I plugged my travel router into the wired connection and could then connect to the internet, using it as an access point.