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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 02:48 PM
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overzeetopFeb 16, 2024 02:48 PM
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Quote from ValueRanger :
You might benefit from a Hidden Network option, if it's available to you ...
Oh, that privacy thing is definitely not me. I prefer to have fun with my SSIDs; If you run into a guest network named Mordor with the password OneDoesNotSimplyLogIn it might be me. Even had QR coasters made for guests with Sean Bean in the center logo. I just know that some people have SmithFamily, or whatever, as their home SSID and might not want to be as conspicuous when travelling.
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pray4allFeb 16, 2024 03:00 PM
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I like my slate but it starts crapping out without much use. Hmm, not sure if I should get a replacement
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Feb 16, 2024 03:18 PM
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cgigateFeb 16, 2024 03:18 PM
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Quote from discman017 :
The manufacturer's website has these products and a few other refurbished items also at very low prices: https://store-us.gl-inet.com/coll...ed-product

Their Velica mesh system looked interesting to me at a dirt-cheap $29.90 for two nodes, but it seems to get crummy reviews.

So I'm not sure there's anything worth buying here. Just thought it worth pointing out that they have more cheap refurbished stuff than what's on Amazon.

I'm a happy long-time Slate owner, but their other products seem to be hit or miss.

The manufacturer website has more options, but shipping costs $19.99 that kills the deal
Last edited by cgigate February 16, 2024 at 07:27 AM.
Feb 16, 2024 03:22 PM
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jbstromFeb 16, 2024 03:22 PM
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Quote from ditto33 :
Can the old t-mobile ac 1900 be flash, and have function like this beryl router.
Kinda...
I have two of those. Flashed them to Merlin for awhile until support ended, then switched to Fresh Tomato which is great.
But I'm not gonna lug one of these on vacation... I have a GLiNet router for that!
Feb 16, 2024 03:25 PM
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taehoyaFeb 16, 2024 03:25 PM
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Snagged an Opal. Thanks.
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cgigateFeb 16, 2024 03:26 PM
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Quote from hiroo916 :
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?
It is useful for your cabin...or you can carry a battery power bank to walk around...
In real world, you may buy a Netgear mr1100 for dirt cheap with cat 16 LTE-A on offload data mode with its own day lasting battery to share your Internet with you in the cruise
Last edited by cgigate February 16, 2024 at 07:28 AM.
Feb 16, 2024 03:28 PM
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notaxstateFeb 16, 2024 03:28 PM
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Quote from mrkorky :
Does the AC1900 support captive portal login? I'm going on a cruise and thought I might need something like this because of captive portal. I bought the slate because they all seemed similar but some mentioned EAP.
Don't believe so that AC1900 supports captive portal or maybe recent firmware does that. That is my backup router for home purposes. I have Merlin installed. I know dd-wrt is more flexible, but my use case is limited for home.

I'd spend few $ on these gl.inet compact routers if your purpose is to extend wifi on cruise/flights which use MAC and/or captive portal authentication. That is actually perfect use case for these gl.inet routers.
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Feb 16, 2024 03:30 PM
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cgigateFeb 16, 2024 03:30 PM
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Quote from notaxstate :
Don't believe so that AC1900 supports captive portal or maybe recent firmware does that. That is my backup router for home purposes. I have Merlin installed. I know dd-wrt is more flexible, but my use case is limited for home.

I'd spend few $ on these gl.inet compact routers if your purpose is to extend wifi on cruise/flights which use MAC and/or captive portal authentication. That is actually perfect use case for these gl.inet routers.
AC1900 can do the same when you flash to open-wrt.
But unfortunately, only wifi 2.4ghz is available for Broadcom chips on open-wrt
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MJanofskyFeb 16, 2024 03:34 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
It is useful for your cabin...or you can carry a battery power bank to walk around...
In real world, you may buy a Netgear mr1100 for dirt cheap with cat 16 LTE-A on offload data mode with its own day lasting battery to share your Internet with you in the cruise
Curious where you're getting an MR1100 for dirt cheap- I've only seen them for $175-200ish
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maxan
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Feb 16, 2024 03:38 PM
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Quote from whodiini :
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.
I don't know how GL-iNet UI will look with the change, but on OpenWrt(which these are based on, accessible via Admin Panel -> SYSTEM -> Advanced Settings), you can uninstall the wpad-mini, and install the full one to gain EAP capability (https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/wireless.security.8021x​ [openwrt.org]).
Quote from ditto33 :
Can the old t-mobile ac 1900 be flash, and have function like this beryl router.
For the most part. If you just want a simple wireless client for use in hotels/cruise, you can reflash it with Fresh Tomato (https://learntomato.flashrouters....to-router/), which supports WISP mode. There are other differences that may matter to you, like EAP, or USB cellular modem, etc... Like what other people said though, these travel routers tend to be very compact, and can be powered by USB+battery pack so you actually can walk around with it(like on a cruise, or air plane).
Last edited by maxan February 16, 2024 at 07:58 AM.
Feb 16, 2024 03:41 PM
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nklFeb 16, 2024 03:41 PM
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I am new to these routers but want to get one to try.

I found the Convexa-B (GL-B1300 * not listed at op) has very similar spec as the Beryl (GL-MT1300) except it is running on 12v AC instead of USB-C but for $15.9.

Convexa-B (GL-B1300) https://a.co/d/5VxK6cG
Reference
https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-b1300/

Does anyone know if this one has the same functions and performance as the Beryl?
Last edited by nkl February 16, 2024 at 07:46 AM.
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BillyMaysFeb 16, 2024 03:48 PM
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Able to score a beryl , it was only 3 available, when i get it, looks limit one?
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EtherGnatFeb 16, 2024 03:54 PM
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Quote from hiroo916 :
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?
I used it on a cruise ship. It definitely won't cover more than adjoining cabins or so. I did take it with a battery around the ship a few times.
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Pi.314Feb 16, 2024 03:57 PM
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Quote from cgigate :
It is useful for your cabin...or you can carry a battery power bank to walk around...
In real world, you may buy a Netgear mr1100 for dirt cheap with cat 16 LTE-A on offload data mode with its own day lasting battery to share your Internet with you in the cruise
Link?

the mr1100 is $100 on ebay
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cgigateFeb 16, 2024 03:58 PM
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Quote from MJanofsky :
Curious where you're getting an MR1100 for dirt cheap- I've only seen them for $175-200ish
you can get for $50 or less
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