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GL.iNet Travel Routers (Refurb): GL-MT300N-V2 (Mango) $13.90, GL-AR750 (Creta)

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whodiini
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you are partially correct. It depends on whether or not you need VPN and the login protocol of the cruise line internet. The one I posted works with all protocols including EAP. Even the more expensive ones sometimes dont have EAP. I had the slate model but upgraded first to the Beryl AX model, since on paper that seemed better. But actually using it tells you what the issues were. The Beryl AX didnt have EAP, only worked with an older version of software (with bugs) and it ran hot. Had issues connecting to my VPN and couldnt get VPN to work reliably. So even though it was newer and more expensive and better on paper, it had fewer capabilities, I finally ended up with hte version I posted, had EAP, ran on a more updated firmware, was power efficient and never got hot and was fast enough. It paid for itself many times over on the cruise. (Saved me 2 people x $15/day x 16 days) = $480.) It was worth it spending $90 for certainty vs $20 uncertainty prior to the trip. Yes it was 4x the cost of the $20 model, but if it didnt work, it would have cost me a lot more than the additional money

BTW, I see posts all the time of people that claim model X is better based on specs, but actually never tried it. Wish they would put disclaimers and not be so certain of their claims. (Not talking about your post). Most important for a travel router to me is useability.
whodiini
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These are older obsolete versions. For me, they arent worth the bother despite the low cost. IF you want a travel router, I highly recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL...R2PX&psc=1

I used it on a recent cruise with it plugged into an Anker phone battery and it worked as a hotspot all over the ship for my family. Worked perfectly. Also used it in VPN mode to connect back to my home network and while slow, worked OK. (It was slow because the ship internet speed was slow. )
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One thing I learned from this post is that there are a lot of slickdealsers that go on cruises.

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Feb 16, 2024 10:54 AM
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Trekboy
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Feb 16, 2024 10:54 AM
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Darn it, the Beryl is sold out 😭

Already have an AR-750S and love it, would have to have upgraded. May get the next one down.
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nuggsteinFeb 16, 2024 10:59 AM
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Can anyone please confirm if the Opal can also be used on cruises/flights that require a login, and also allows VPN? Are there major differences between the Beryl and Opal when merely using it for slow internet connections?
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Feb 16, 2024 11:24 AM
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RedElmoFeb 16, 2024 11:24 AM
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Does Opal work with easy tether to use my spare phone sim to connect to my router for home internet?
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Feb 16, 2024 11:29 AM
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lg_20Feb 16, 2024 11:29 AM
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Can I use this in our minivan? I'm tired of reconnecting the tablets of my kids to my phone's hotspot every single time. How can I connect my phone's hotspot to this wifi router?
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armedmetallicaFeb 16, 2024 11:31 AM
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Quote from sd_junky :
Will I be able to use one of these on a cruise ship without paying extra for Wi-Fi?
Yes, I've used shadow and beryl. Depends more on the ship than the cruise line. I think I've in had a problem once.
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Quote from sd_junky :
Will I be able to use one of these on a cruise ship without paying extra for Wi-Fi?
🤣

Cruise ships are such a rip. They'll probably find this in your luggage during their embark search, confiscate it, and force you to pay while you argue about getting your router back for 4 days.
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Quote from whodiini :
These are older obsolete versions. For me, they arent worth the bother despite the low cost. IF you want a travel router, I highly recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL...R2PX&psc=1

I used it on a recent cruise with it plugged into an Anker phone battery and it worked as a hotspot all over the ship for my family. Worked perfectly. Also used it in VPN mode to connect back to my home network and while slow, worked OK. (It was slow because the ship internet speed was slow. )
I bought this one last week to use as a backup WiFi when my home internet goes down. I work remote and need a solid connection. My iPhone hotspot has issues providing a connection consistently to my work laptop without constantly losing connection and needing to search for the hotspot again from the laptop. This seems to be a possible solution.
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JayM3585Feb 16, 2024 11:45 AM
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Quote from firebirdude :
🤣

Cruise ships are such a rip. They'll probably find this in your luggage during their embark search, confiscate it, and force you to pay while you argue about getting your router back for 4 days.
You are not wrong this has been reported to be true by some
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Quote from maniacripper :
Also for ease of use, when you setup the WiFi network on the Beryl, set it up with the same SSID and password as your home network...
This is a great set up tip, and highly recommended! I have an old 750 I take on vacation/travel that has my main home network SSID which allows me to connect up my Roku Stick to whatever internet we're using (or though my phone in a pinch) without having to bring a separate remote. Also useful for properties which want to limit the connections - just connect once and everyone's device is on line. For the security paranoid, or those with their name or address in their home SSID, just pre-connect all your devices to the travel router with an anonymous sounding name (I like to use the HP printer naming convention - something like HP-Print-B5-AcctBk) so they connect, but the address doesn't look like an internet gateway device.
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docuFeb 16, 2024 11:54 AM
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I missed out on the refurbished Beryl but this sent me down a rabbit hole on these travel routers. I ended up getting the Beryl AX because there was a $25 coupon on Amazon. Probably way overkill for my needs but seems like a solid product
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nksduserFeb 16, 2024 12:07 PM
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Quote from hiroo916 :
Can somebody give an overview of what these travel routers are good for? seems like a new suddenly hot category.
1. Compact size
2. Better, more customizable OS than most home routers. So it supports far more use cases, especially travel. May examples in this thread.

I have the Beryl and I'm very impressed by what this little thing can do.
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Quote from Henry2006 :
yea pretty new to these. My phone can use as a wifi hotspot...why do i need this?
No one said you needed it. If you don't know and won't do the research, maybe you're not the target market.
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hiroo916Feb 16, 2024 12:12 PM
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Cruise ship users: are you carrying this thing around with a battery or does it actually reach the whole ship from your cabin?

Does it connect to the ship's wifi and then rebroadcast it over your own SSID?
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srikalapalaFeb 16, 2024 12:13 PM
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Quote from sd_junky :
Will I be able to use one of these on a cruise ship without paying extra for Wi-Fi?
You can use 1 account for multiple devices with this

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FuschiaBorder7781Feb 16, 2024 12:26 PM
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The slate is a steal and is amazing little device. Been running his for over 3 years and love native open source firmware.

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