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TP-LINK TL-WR710N (out of production, but superceded by similar models)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TP-LINK TL-WR710N (out of production, but superceded by similar models)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
Feb 19, 2013, 1:37 pm
#151
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Oh boy... And another new one:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/a...400/#continued
Power, streaming AND a router...
http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/19/a...400/#continued
Power, streaming AND a router...
Feb 24, 2013, 1:46 pm
#152
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is the Edimax only available in the UK? On their site they list only one US retailer/online option: http://getnetusa.com/store/index.php...a9e37b8f16263a, but they do not show it available. 
Feb 24, 2013, 2:10 pm
#153
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is the Edimax only available in the UK? On their site they list only one US retailer/online option: http://getnetusa.com/store/index.php...a9e37b8f16263a, but they do not show it available.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...x+%2Caps%2C122
Feb 24, 2013, 3:47 pm
#154
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That one does not look the same as this one that thegasguru, et al, mentioned above:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-BR-62.../dp/B00ADHPP6Y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-BR-62.../dp/B00ADHPP6Y
Feb 24, 2013, 5:30 pm
#155
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That one does not look the same as this one that thegasguru, et al, mentioned above:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-BR-62.../dp/B00ADHPP6Y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-BR-62.../dp/B00ADHPP6Y
http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-BR-6258...ords=BR-6258nL
Mar 11, 2013, 3:52 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 464
Edimax and the meaning of 'Reset' when you travel
Hi folks, I had a specific question on Edimax in WISP mode.
I tried the router at home, configured it to WISP, made it scan my home wifi, connected to it, did all the settings, changed the SSID to a different name, secured it. I assumed that when I got to a hotel, I would power it up, connect to its new SSID and then go to 192.168.(whatever .the IP is) and simply rescan the WISP mode wifi, attach to the hotel wifi and 'restart' the edimax and all would be good.
What infact happened is that it did not even broadcast an SSID when I went to the hotel. I had to hold down the hardware reset and take it back to factory, and then redo the entire WISP connection, local security et all - only then did it start broadcasting an SSID for my other devices.
I found this odd - I expected that it will not connect to the internet till I reattached to the hotel WiFi in WISP, but I did not expect it not to broadcast the SSID till I did a 'hardware reset' just because it was configured to connect to my home wifi earlier.
Is this normal?
I tried the router at home, configured it to WISP, made it scan my home wifi, connected to it, did all the settings, changed the SSID to a different name, secured it. I assumed that when I got to a hotel, I would power it up, connect to its new SSID and then go to 192.168.(whatever .the IP is) and simply rescan the WISP mode wifi, attach to the hotel wifi and 'restart' the edimax and all would be good.
What infact happened is that it did not even broadcast an SSID when I went to the hotel. I had to hold down the hardware reset and take it back to factory, and then redo the entire WISP connection, local security et all - only then did it start broadcasting an SSID for my other devices.
I found this odd - I expected that it will not connect to the internet till I reattached to the hotel WiFi in WISP, but I did not expect it not to broadcast the SSID till I did a 'hardware reset' just because it was configured to connect to my home wifi earlier.
Is this normal?
Mar 12, 2013, 12:57 pm
#158
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Anyone have any info as to why and when they will be available again?? Anyone with experience with it saying it's worth the wait? Trying to decide if I should wait but I have a trip in April.
Apr 4, 2013, 10:30 am
#159
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Been looking into getting one of these myself and came across the TP-LINK MR3040 which looks like the perfect device to me, battery opeated, WISP, WAN/LAN port. I guess the only thing it's missing is the ability to share the contents of a USB drive...might have to add a RAVPower® RP-WD01 for that, which would be somewhat overkill...
Will order the MR3040 and report back !
Will order the MR3040 and report back !
Apr 8, 2013, 6:55 pm
#160
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Originally Posted by ScottC
"Just got an email advertising this unit:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATFFHEA/...P1A2RFH4G2YF46
"
This item is available again as of today
"Just got an email advertising this unit:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ATFFHEA/...P1A2RFH4G2YF46
"
I hesitated and this item sold out both on Amazon and on their own website weeks ago (within days of it's release).
Anyone have any info as to why and when they will be available again?? Anyone with experience with it saying it's worth the wait? Trying to decide if I should wait but I have a trip in April.
Anyone have any info as to why and when they will be available again?? Anyone with experience with it saying it's worth the wait? Trying to decide if I should wait but I have a trip in April.
Apr 9, 2013, 2:27 am
#161
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Has anyone here tried the D-Link DRI-506L? Seems to be the best of "all" worlds :
- ethernet
- wisp
- media sharing on USB port
- 1700mAh battery (can recharge devices)
- $40 !
Not the big 5000mAh battery of the Adata (RavPower has a 3000mAh battery) but it probably makes sense to have an extra battery pack anyway. And the RavPower has an extra SD slot. Neither of these two have an ethernet port, which is a big "no, no" for me.
- ethernet
- wisp
- media sharing on USB port
- 1700mAh battery (can recharge devices)
- $40 !
Not the big 5000mAh battery of the Adata (RavPower has a 3000mAh battery) but it probably makes sense to have an extra battery pack anyway. And the RavPower has an extra SD slot. Neither of these two have an ethernet port, which is a big "no, no" for me.
Apr 9, 2013, 5:23 pm
#162
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Asus WL-330nul vs. Edimax BR-6258nl
Does anyone have insight that these 2 are identical from feature/functionality standpoint? They look similar but Asus website doesn't give much details as Edimax website provided.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apr 9, 2013, 6:06 pm
#163
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The TP-LINK router makes Inc.'s top 6 business gadgets to make life easier: http://www.inc.com/ss/john-brandon/b...-life-easier#4
Apr 9, 2013, 6:19 pm
#164
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A neat device, no WISP though on that model unlike on the TP-LINK MR3040 and the 2000mAh battery makes it more convenient IMHO.
About the DRI-506L I was asking about yesterday, I've ordered one and will see how well the media sharing/streaming from the USB port works.
About the DRI-506L I was asking about yesterday, I've ordered one and will see how well the media sharing/streaming from the USB port works.
Apr 14, 2013, 7:54 pm
#165
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Hi folks, I had a specific question on Edimax in WISP mode.
I tried the router at home, configured it to WISP, made it scan my home wifi, connected to it, did all the settings, changed the SSID to a different name, secured it. I assumed that when I got to a hotel, I would power it up, connect to its new SSID and then go to 192.168.(whatever .the IP is) and simply rescan the WISP mode wifi, attach to the hotel wifi and 'restart' the edimax and all would be good.
What infact happened is that it did not even broadcast an SSID when I went to the hotel. I had to hold down the hardware reset and take it back to factory, and then redo the entire WISP connection, local security et all - only then did it start broadcasting an SSID for my other devices.
I found this odd - I expected that it will not connect to the internet till I reattached to the hotel WiFi in WISP, but I did not expect it not to broadcast the SSID till I did a 'hardware reset' just because it was configured to connect to my home wifi earlier.
Is this normal?
I tried the router at home, configured it to WISP, made it scan my home wifi, connected to it, did all the settings, changed the SSID to a different name, secured it. I assumed that when I got to a hotel, I would power it up, connect to its new SSID and then go to 192.168.(whatever .the IP is) and simply rescan the WISP mode wifi, attach to the hotel wifi and 'restart' the edimax and all would be good.
What infact happened is that it did not even broadcast an SSID when I went to the hotel. I had to hold down the hardware reset and take it back to factory, and then redo the entire WISP connection, local security et all - only then did it start broadcasting an SSID for my other devices.
I found this odd - I expected that it will not connect to the internet till I reattached to the hotel WiFi in WISP, but I did not expect it not to broadcast the SSID till I did a 'hardware reset' just because it was configured to connect to my home wifi earlier.
Is this normal?