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TP-LINK TL-WR710N (out of production, but superceded by similar models)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TP-LINK TL-WR710N (out of production, but superceded by similar models)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
Jun 27, 2012, 4:30 pm
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I use my old Apple airport express block which is about 3x3x1" - it automatically recognizes all my devices. Has become less useful now that many hotels switched to h/s wifi but still useful in places that use ethernet cables and the .......s that charge separately for each device.
Jun 29, 2012, 12:51 pm
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Jun 29, 2012, 8:34 pm
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Jun 29, 2012, 9:02 pm
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Jun 30, 2012, 9:53 am
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Aug 30, 2012, 12:58 pm
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There is another one that the geeks here in Australia really love, called the Dovado tiny. Here is the Wiki: http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/hw_model_1251
and the discussion thread: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum....cfm?t=1784465
People love it for a variety of reasons, it is 4G, it can power cycle the USB device if the internet dies, and really great customer support for all new modems, and network APNs around the world.
Sep 2, 2012, 11:06 am
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Many businesses are implementing port based security these days. That means that only one MAC per port can transit the switch. Thereby eliminating DIY networks attached downline. Hotels aren't nearly as secure as other networks, but it's getting easier for them to implement this.
I would highly NOT recommend buying a router/switch from a Chinese outfit if you have an expectation of security or privacy. There have been instances where firmware from China was developed to intercept packets and send them to nefarious peeps.
I would highly NOT recommend buying a router/switch from a Chinese outfit if you have an expectation of security or privacy. There have been instances where firmware from China was developed to intercept packets and send them to nefarious peeps.
Sep 4, 2012, 3:36 pm
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Apple Airport Express
I've used the Apple Airport Express for years. Very easy, straightforward, functional, and solid. Never had a problem. Very convienent when traveling with multiple gadgets and/or family. Can convert one hotel internet "subscription" into multiple wifi users. But, of course, still need a wired Ethernet connection.
Sep 4, 2012, 3:56 pm
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I've used the Apple Airport Express for years. Very easy, straightforward, functional, and solid. Never had a problem. Very convienent when traveling with multiple gadgets and/or family. Can convert one hotel internet "subscription" into multiple wifi users. But, of course, still need a wired Ethernet connection.
Sep 4, 2012, 4:06 pm
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True. In my case I configured it a few years ago via laptop. I've never had to configure it again; even when I switched to iPhone and iPad.
Dec 16, 2012, 1:52 pm
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So how do you get the TL-WR702n running in the hotel with wired internet where you need to authenticate on the welcome page first and subscribe to a selected internet plan?
I have just tried setting it as a router, I can see on the status page that it receives IP address from the hotel properly, however when I open a browser it does nothing...
I have just tried setting it as a router, I can see on the status page that it receives IP address from the hotel properly, however when I open a browser it does nothing...
Dec 16, 2012, 4:45 pm
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So how do you get the TL-WR702n running in the hotel with wired internet where you need to authenticate on the welcome page first and subscribe to a selected internet plan?
I have just tried setting it as a router, I can see on the status page that it receives IP address from the hotel properly, however when I open a browser it does nothing...
I have just tried setting it as a router, I can see on the status page that it receives IP address from the hotel properly, however when I open a browser it does nothing...
Alternately, you could put it in client mode, then reconfigure it as a router (this way it would pick up the MAC address of the router, but it is a pain to do the mode changing)
Dec 16, 2012, 5:07 pm
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You could try doing the initial connection and setup of your plan using the laptop directly, then connect the 702N but have it clone the MAC address of your laptop. That should make it appear to the network no different than if your laptop was still there.
Alternately, you could put it in client mode, then reconfigure it as a router (this way it would pick up the MAC address of the router, but it is a pain to do the mode changing)
Alternately, you could put it in client mode, then reconfigure it as a router (this way it would pick up the MAC address of the router, but it is a pain to do the mode changing)
In a client mode I am not sure if you can achieve this with wired connection. Client mode requires SSID to be provided...
I wrote to TP-Link regarding this as they seem to failed here. It is supposed to be all purpose travel unit so I would be disappointed if they overlooked such issue. TP-Link gets IP properly from hotel ISP, you can even ping external IPs, but typing any URL or IP directly into browser fails (while it should redirect you to startup page to purchase the service).
Folks using Airport Express are reporting that they have no issues triggering the startup page allowing them to purchase internet service and agree to t&c.
Dec 16, 2012, 7:50 pm
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