IsleOfMan

I still don't see the point of buying a travel router when you can do what you need for free using Windows ICS (which automatically handles NAT) and an ad-hoc wifi connection. The only possible disadvantage I can see is you couldn't BOTH be wireless... seems like a pretty small sacrifice.

cme2c

For me, I bought the travel router for using one computer. The quality of desk chairs is very variable. I like being able to have flexibility of where I work in the room. I think my travel router was like 10 dollars on sale. I would definitely recommend this over using ICS which in my experience can be buggy at times.

MisterNice

I have one (after tossing the cheaper dlinks and belkins) and its worked fine in at least 20+ hotels. Right now 6 of us are sharing the same wi-fi signal in Prague as it works flawlessly on either 240v or 120v. We gotta share as the hotel wi-fi is an outrageous 36 euros/day.

MisterNice

mikew99

Lots of points: The router maintains the Internet connection, preventing you from having to log into the hotel network each time; your laptop(s) stay safely in the safe when not in use. You don't have the dependency of having to set up one laptop to use the Internet with the other; each can use it independently. Wireless, not sharing, is the primary reason that I use the router when travelling. Also, despite numerous attempts, I have never successfully gotten Windows ICS to work (although large numbers of people have, so it's surely just something I'm doing wrong).

YMMV, but that little travel rounter is a standard travel accessory for me now.

IsleOfMan

If you can find a travel router for $10 like one poster mentioned then it definitely seems worth it. If in the $50+ range I wouldn't buy it just for the rare occasion (to me) that I would be sharing a single paid hotel connection with another user. I also wouldn't pay the $50+ to use wireless in rooms with wired connections. I find it MUCH more comfortable to work/surf from a desk than a bed or couch, regardless of how comfortable the desk chair is. This probably stems from the fact that I loathe most laptop pointing deviced and need a sturdy flat surface to mouse on.

That said... if someone can link to the $10 travel router they found I might pick one up to keep in my bag just in case I'm in a sittuation in which it might come handy.

MisterNice

Almost every week BB, CC, CompUSA etc has low end belkin, dlink etc wireless for $20 or less after rebates (I know I have bought mucho). Check the websites or the Sunday newspapers.

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IsleOfMan

I've never once seen a TRAVEL router in the weekly BB/CC/CompUSA adds. I see plenty of cheap routers advertised, but never travel routers.

cme2c

I haven't paid attention lately, but I bought mine at Compusa around Christmas time. It was 10 after rebate.

It was this one:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?model=DWL-G730AP

It does not do multiple voltages like one of the others described here.