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expiredmaxan posted Feb 16, 2024 5:09 AM

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.
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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 10:10 PM
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far3320Feb 16, 2024 10:10 PM
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I own a half dozen of Beryls and another (recent) half dozen of the Beryl-AX routers. Had a couple of the Mango routers for testing, but returned those pronto.

I love the original Beryls. They were stable af before a bunch of firmware updates. I'm slow to adopt new firmware updates now, but they're surprisingly good devices. I use them as gateway routers for my airbnbs: Triple WAN: ethernet, Wifi repeater, and tethered USB hotspot. Why? because of a variety of reasons that I won't get into, but they work very well for my needs, and I've been happy with them.

I recently picked up the Beryl-AXs as upgrades, and they've been OK, but I'm not fully switched over yet on all my installations. I still use a Beryl 1300 at home.

These have been as stable as my Unifi USG gateway (until they went to shit the other year). In fact, I replaced my Unifi USG with a Beryl 1300 and it's worked fine. Of course, not anywhere close to the granular features of Unifi, but these probably fulfill most people's simple needs.
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Quote from Pi.314 :
I have the the Ravpower.
works great since it has a built in battery but randomly drops from the source wifi for some reason. (sometimes less than 20min)
This is mainly the reason why i want to buy another travel router.

I probably need a firmware upgrade but the company that created the FileHub no longer supports it and removed the firmware upgrade from their website.

Anyone have a link to an updated firmware?

You can also flash it to openWrt but i have no idea how to do that.
Any help here?
It doesn't look like a simple "upload the file through the web UI" thing...

Here's the installation instructions from OpenWrt: https://openwrt.org/toh/ravpower/rp-wd03.
Here's the link to the files: https://mirror-03.infra.openwrt.o...ps/mt7620/.
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Feb 16, 2024 10:28 PM
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fearzizFeb 16, 2024 10:28 PM
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so let me get this straight. you want to connect a public or private wifi network through this, using your own vpn, and then make it accessible to multiple devices. so basically, unless you're a complete idiot, and you connect a scam network, you're going to route your traffic through multiple VPNS? by then your connection will be so slow and crappy that you might as well give up.
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berkeleyeshopFeb 16, 2024 10:28 PM
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In case you want to buy from their own website, it's free shipping and no tax was charged. Just ordered an AXT-1800 for $103.20.
Use code 20AXT1800 to take $25.80 OFF the price. (For this model only) Worked great.

This will be my 2nd GL INET travel router.
Feb 16, 2024 10:31 PM
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Pi.314Feb 16, 2024 10:31 PM
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Quote from far3320 :
I own a half dozen of Beryls and another (recent) half dozen of the Beryl-AX routers. Had a couple of the Mango routers for testing, but returned those pronto.
And i just ordered the Mango. Frown
Why did you return it?
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Feb 16, 2024 10:33 PM
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Pi.314Feb 16, 2024 10:33 PM
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Quote from fearziz :
so let me get this straight. you want to connect a public or private wifi network through this, using your own vpn, and then make it accessible to multiple devices. so basically, unless you're a complete idiot, and you connect a scam network, you're going to route your traffic through multiple VPNS? by then your connection will be so slow and crappy that you might as well give up.
no.
im using it for cruises.
Upgrade to unlimited internet package. let friends connect to me and also get unlimited.

so i think i'm just using it as a wifi repeater thus the $9 Mango should fit my purposes cheaply.
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Feb 16, 2024 10:50 PM
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RedElmoFeb 16, 2024 10:50 PM
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Can anyone confirm that Opal doesn't support easy tether? That's what the Amazon site says. Where as slate does?

I wanted to have the option to use my phones unlimited data plan for my home internet.
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Feb 16, 2024 10:50 PM
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cgigateFeb 16, 2024 10:50 PM
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Quote from mrdizle :
They update the firmware so often. Really a well supported device. Works with many VPN services like wire guard and setup is through a built in interface.
Supports AdHome
Supports Tor

Awesome device.
it depends on devices !
ie. GL-SFT1200 , they did not upgrade firmware in the past or in the feature!
Feb 16, 2024 10:54 PM
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googlephoneFeb 16, 2024 10:54 PM
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Quote from notaxstate :
Those AC-1900's are awesome. You can run dd-wrt, open-wrt or Asus Merlin firmware. I have one of those as backup just in case and still works strong.
As far as I know, the AC-1900 doesn't support open-wrt, at least the wireless part because of driver issue of the wireless chip.
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flunderFeb 16, 2024 11:25 PM
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Quote from yevomega :
Someone convince me why I need this
Honestly, can't. Main use case is now integrated into cell phone's Hotspot wifi sharing already.
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fbuellerFeb 16, 2024 11:30 PM
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Quote from flunder :
Honestly, can't. Main use case is now integrated into cell phone's Hotspot wifi sharing already.
No, it isn't. Google easytether.
Feb 16, 2024 11:34 PM
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flunderFeb 16, 2024 11:34 PM
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Quote from fbueller :
No, it isn't. Google easytether.
Why is that needed if cell phone can already share its connected wifi or cell data?
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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?
no ...
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dealsalwaysFeb 17, 2024 12:12 AM
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Quote from fbueller :
No, it isn't. Google easytether.
Good hint.. Been looking for a method that has a client on a router.. OpenWRT client is great. You used this and known to be solid for extended periods of time?

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