Best Wireless Travel Routers To Buy in 2019 Stay Connected On The Go ByVaidyanathan Subramaniam-August 7, 2019 “2/2.612.png” Often accessing the internet on the go may be a cumbersome process. Mobile data plans aren’t always cheap, especially when roaming internationally and hotel Wi-Fi connections come with their own limitations on speed and access. A good wireless travel router can help in that. Wireless travel routers are basically extensors of range or access points that enable multiple devices to be connected to public Wi-Fi or Ethernet, such as hotels and universities, without much trouble. A wireless travel router can perform multiple functions including Range Extension Wireless travel routers can amplify weak signals through powerful antennas so devices can connect easily. Security Public hotspots are often unsecured, which means that while you’re working in a cafe or in a public place, anyone can watch your communications. To secure an unsecured network, most wireless travel routers come with built-in firewalls and authentication. 1. TP-Link N300 Nano
Offer “2/2.613.jpg” TP-Link N300 Nano Features: Single-band (2.4) Chromecast compatible small-form factor Router / AP / Client / Repeater / WISP Operating Modes Data Transfer Rate: 300 Mbps No. of Ethernet / USB Ports:1/1 (1x micro USB) Dimensions (W x H x D):2.2 x 2.2 x 0.7 in $29.99?$4.2025.79 TP-Link N300 offers an easy-to-use TP-Link N300 It gives travelers versatility, as it can be powered either by an external power adapter or simply by a USB connection. Over the 802.11n band the maximum offered throughput is 300 Mbps which should be sufficient for most purposes while on the go. The device can also be used as a hotspot router or as an extensor for Wi-Fi range. Pros: Works in multiple modes Good speeds Simple setup Cons: Not the most feature-rich UI
2. GL.iNet GL-AR300 M
GL.iNET GL-AR300 M Features: USB-powered Repeater Bridge OpenWRT pre-installed 128 MB RAM 4 G tethering Wireless Protocols: 802.11n Data Transfer Rate: 300 Mbps No. of Ethernet / USB Ports: 2/2 (2x USB 2.0) $40.00 GL.iNet gives many hats as a Wi-Fi hotspot repeater and as a programmable DIY hobby gateway. It is one of the best available travel routers as a Wi-Fi hotspot and converter offering a maximum throughput of up to 300 Mbps. You can simply plug in your existing 3G/4 G internet dongle with the included USB ports, and create a Wi-Fi access point. Like other wireless travel adapters, the USB port or the bundled 5V DC power adapter will run off your laptop. The presence of UART and GPIO ports allows for the IoT development to act as a portable gateway. His OpenWRT firmware is the best part about this Sub-$50 router. You can use the software as an OpenVPN Tor router or even as your personal firewall between a public Wi-Fi hotspot and your computer. You can also perform load balancing between multiple internet sources such as an internet dongle or a tethered device, if you are an advanced user. Pros: Many configuration choices Cons: None as such Good for IoT production on the goData Transfer Rate: 150 Mbps No. of Ethernet / USB Ports: 1/1 (1x USB 2.0) Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.17 x 0.71 x 1.97 in The HooToo Wireless Travel Router is a very popular travel router and makes an excellent travel companion despite lacking some of the bells and whistles of slightly more expensive options. The HooToo can be used either as a hotspot or to share files wirelessly with the linked clients. The included USB port only supports USB 2.0 but all storage devices. The HooToo, however, is not without its share of quirks. For example, if you are already running the computer via USB the included USB port can not power an external hard disk. Also, if you connect two drives in a bridge, the software can recognize only one drive at a time Cons: USB port alone can not power external drives Software can recognize only one connected drive
4 at a time. HooToo TripMate Titan
“2/2.616.jpg” Features: AP Bridge and Router Modes 10400 mAh Battery Media Sharing and Streaming FileHub Wireless Protocols: 802.11n Data Transfer Rate: 300 Mbps No. Ethernet / USB Ports: 1/1 (1x USB 2.0) Dimensions (W x H x D): 1.65 x 3.74 x 1.65 in The HooToo TripMate Titan is built to be the all-in – one travel co-ports. So you can charge devices on the go and use the system in bridge access point or router modes simultaneously to stay connected while on the go. TripMate Titan’s standout feature is the FileHub. FileHub turns the titan into a full-fledged streaming and file management tool for media sharing. With up to 5 connected clients, you can share and stream media, and also use your Chromecast to stream videos to the big screen. However the HooToo TripMate Titan is not without its weaknesses. It can not function as a wireless hotspot, nor does it support any OpenVPN client. It can’t bridge an iPhone hotspot or stream DRM-enabled media, either. While a great server of files has a few security issues, the program has been stated to be ‘ hackable ‘ easily. Pros: Multiple wireless functions Media sharing Large capacity power bank Cons: no support for wireless hotspot and VPN Bundled software does not focus on security
“2/2.617.jpg” TRENDnet TEW-817DTR Features: dual-band (2.4 + 5) WISP access point router and repeater modes Pre-encrypted Wi-Fi Interchangeable power plugs Wireless Protocols: 802.1. GL.iNet GL-B1300
Offer “2/2.618.jpg” Features: Dual-band (2.4 + 5) OpenWRT Pre-installed OpenVPN Support Quad-core 717 MHz CPU Wireless Protocols: 802.11ac Data Transfer Rate: 1.3 Gbps No. of Ethernet / USB Ports: 3/1 (1x USB 3.0) Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.4 x 5.4 x 3.5 in GL.iNet GL-B1300 is one of the best travel routers you can use. There is dual-band wireless AC support with speeds up to 1.3 Gbps more than is provided by most hotel offices or universities around the world. The GL-B1300 comes with OpenWRT installed right off the bat which means powerful customization options along with OpenVPN support for up to 20 + VPN customers. The 717 MHz ARM CPU quad-core ensures things move about without bottlenecks. One cool thing is that if you want, you can swap the antennas to more powerful ones too. GL.iNet says the router has been tested for using up to 64 GB of storage devices. However, given the USB 3.0 port that uses higher capacity drives, it shouldn’t be a problem, but we would suggest avoiding external hard drives because they are power-hungry. Some users also reported that the firmware has yet to be updated to newer versions of GL.iNet. You can also use OpenWRT vanilla but you may need to configure other choices on your own. Pros: Good range of features Good speeds and OpenWRT-compatible coverage Cons: stock firmware needs to upgrade VPN speeds are reportedly slow
No products found. By integrating a file server wireless router and a power bank into a compact chassis that is easy to carry, the RAVPower FileHub is geared to being a worthy travel companion. You can easily share media with up to 5 connected clients using the FileHub interface, or use it as a portable router in bridge access point and router modes. In addition to the full size USB port, there’s a dedicated SD card slot and a microUSB port for seamless connection of all your devices. The RAVPower is likewise friendly to Chromecast. The RAVPower performs most of the advertised functions, but it can only do wireless file sharing and can not use the USB port to transfer data. This could be a disincentive to use the system on a trip. That will likely be resolved by a potential firmware update. When a fast battery top-up is required to revive a dying computer, the built-in battery comes out extremely handy. Pros: Media capacity sharing and streaming Dedicated SD card slot
8. TP-Link TL-WR902AC
TP-Link TL-WR902AC offers “2/2.619.jpg”The device performs well as such but experienced users may find the software a little lacking. There is no provision, for example, to configure the same MAC address for both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands at once. Users also reported that the microUSB port is further recessed which impedes a close connection. Pros: Multiple wireless modes Good speeds Cons: Software in microUSB port placement
9 is not particularly pro-user friendly Design flaw. TP-Link TL-MR3040 “2/2.620.jpg” TP-Link TL-MR3040 Features: Dual-band (2.4) Travel Router (AP) 3G/4 G Router WISP Client and Wireless Router Modes Multi-Functional USB Port Wireless Protocols: 802.11n Data Transfer Rate: 150 Mbps Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.9 x 2.4 x 0.6 in $59.95 The TP-Link TL-MR3040 is a small, wireless travel router that slides i. Also the 2000 mAh battery is removable which is great as you can just replace the battery instead of waiting for it to charge. The TL-MR3040 supports wireless N protocol so you can speed up to 150 Mbps which for most purposes should be enough. The MR3040 features a USB 2.0 that can be used for 3 G or 4 G modem connections. But you can’t use that to host a file server so you’re out of luck if you’re looking to stream media from USB storage. The MR3040’s performance is fine as long as you’re well within range and no obstructions exist. Even within range the velocities tend to drop as you move away from the router. There is also no facility to activate the guest networks. If you can work with those limitations the TP-Link TL-MR3040 makes an effective price for a great portable router. Pros: Wireless multiple modes Highly portable
10. GL.iNet GL-AR750S
“2/2.621.jpg” GL.iNet GL-AR750S Wireless Protocols: 802.11n Data Transfer Rate: 150 Mbps No. of Ethernet / USB Ports: 3/2 (1x USB 2.0) Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.94 x 2.68 x 0.94 in $83.99
ByNovak Bozovic-February 8, 2019 “2/2.622.jpg” As such this application can be a central location to store all of your media library. There is only one way to add photos to Kodi and that applies to all of this application’s recent versions. As you can imagine this also applies to recently released Kodi 18.0. Lastly this method can be used across all platforms available. So here’s our step-by-step guide to adding pictures to Kodi in 2019. “2/2.623.jpg” On the left hand side you see the main menu consisting of several categories of content. We’re going to import photos to Kodi so you need to click on them Pictures Next select ‘ Add Pictures … ‘ ‘ 2/2.624.jpg ‘ A new pop-up window appears. Your goal here is to navigate to your photo library folder-so go ahead and do that. If you are unable to find your way around we recommend moving your photo library to one of the partitions on your hard disk. For instance open the directory of your hard drive and place your photo library there. You can then simply click on ‘ C: ‘ on the pop-up, and wait for your folder. Important Note: You need to navigate to the main folder and hit ‘ OK ‘ if your photos are organized into folders. This will automatically detect and register all subfolders as photo albums once you find your photo library go ahead and click ‘ OK ‘ to reject the pop-up That’s it! Make sure to restart Kodi to view your newly created photo library. If you have imported a large library it could take some time for Kodi to process it. Once this is done you should see your photo albums in Kodi’s ‘ Pictures ‘ section. Read More We would like to suggest additional sources whilst we have you here. So check out those fast guides to show you how to best use Kodi. Get the Best Kodi Skins How to Change Skins on Kodi How to Create a Library in Kodi How to Import Videos to Kodi How to Set Up Kodi Profiles How To Add Subtitles to Kodi That’s It Guys. We hope that you found this article useful and now know how to add photos to Kodi. If you have any questions or doubts please make sure a comment is posted below.ByNovak Bozovic-February 8, 2019 “2/2.622.jpg” As such this application can be a central location to store all of your media library. There is only one way to add photos to Kodi and that applies to all of this application’s recent versions. As you can imagine this also applies to recently released Kodi 18.0. Lastly this method can be used across all platforms available. So here’s our step-by-step guide to adding pictures to Kodi in 2019. “2/2.623.jpg” On the left hand side you see the main menu consisting of several categories of content. We’re going to import photos to Kodi so you need to click on them Pictures Next select ‘ Add Pictures … ‘ ‘ 2/2.624.jpg ‘ A new pop-up window appears. Your goal here is to navigate to your photo library folder-so go ahead and do that. If you are unable to find your way around we recommend moving your photo library to one of the partitions on your hard disk. For instance open the directory of your hard drive and place your photo library there. You can then simply click on ‘ C: ‘ on the pop-up, and wait for your folder. Important Note: You need to navigate to the main folder and hit ‘ OK ‘ if your photos are organized into folders. This will automatically detect and register all subfolders as photo albums once you find your photo library go ahead and click ‘ OK ‘ to reject the pop-up That’s it! Make sure to restart Kodi to view your newly created photo library. If you have imported a large library it could take some time for Kodi to process it. Once this is done you should see your photo albums in Kodi’s ‘ Pictures ‘ section. Read More We would like to suggest additional sources whilst we have you here. So check out those fast guides to show you how to best use Kodi. Get the Best Kodi Skins How to Change Skins on Kodi How to Create a Library in Kodi How to Import Videos to Kodi How to Set Up Kodi Profiles How To Add Subtitles to Kodi That’s It Guys. We hope that you found this article useful and now know how to add photos to Kodi. If you have any questions or doubts please make sure a comment is posted below.