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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.
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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 18, 2024 1:50 AM
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myamexFeb 18, 2024 1:50 AM
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You can just use regular wifi and then Bluetooth tethering to share your Internet on cruiseship. I can't find a use of this.

I actually wanna know if there is something that I can use to share my office computer's network to my cellphone...
Feb 18, 2024 2:48 AM
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fbuellerFeb 18, 2024 2:48 AM
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As far as using your phone as a wireless repeater - this beats the crap out of the battery (even plugged in) and really stresses the cpu. For a quick or temporary solution, cool. But I wouldn't use this method for a few days or anything. Spare your phone and spend 15 bucks on one of these.

I just got back from Goodwill, where I found a Creta in the box for ten bucks. So I grabbed that, lol.
Feb 18, 2024 2:50 AM
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AmusedLumber9037Feb 18, 2024 2:50 AM
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Quote from Pi.314 View quoted comment :
"All of the google pixel phones can do it right out of the box."

most phones only have 1 antennae so you can either receive wifi or you can hotspot.
the more expensive ones can do both wifi and hotspot.

no idea if the samsung a15 or a53 can do both like the s23.

come on $40 s23FE Smilie
Pull down from top twice to get quick settings icons. Locate Mobile Hotspot icon or add it if it ain't there already.

Open Mobile Hotspot>>Details>>Configue>>advanced
At the bottom of 'advanced screen', turn on 'wi fi sharing'. Save.

Go back to quick settings (top screen pull down)
Disable Mobile Data. Enable Mobile Hotspot. Now you should have wifi sharing over wifi. Client login settings are in Mobile Hotspot setttings.

It may warn you that 'data saver' must be off. Search settings for data saver.
Feb 18, 2024 3:11 AM
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trespeto25Feb 18, 2024 3:11 AM
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Quote from fbueller View quoted comment :
As far as using your phone as a wireless repeater - this beats the crap out of the battery (even plugged in) and really stresses the cpu. For a quick or temporary solution, cool. But I wouldn't use this method for a few days or anything. Spare your phone and spend 15 bucks on one of these.

I just got back from Goodwill, where I found a Creta in the box for ten bucks. So I grabbed that, lol.
Does this put more stress on the phone compared to something like regular hotspot tethering?
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Feb 18, 2024 3:13 AM
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Feb 18, 2024 3:13 AM
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These just use OpenWRT software if your current router supports it you can flash it.
Feb 18, 2024 4:02 AM
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fbuellerFeb 18, 2024 4:02 AM
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Quote from pmzo33 View quoted comment :
Does this put more stress on the phone compared to something like regular hotspot tethering?
Both are bad on the phone, but since this is using two radios and even more processing it should be even more demanding. That's a guess though.
Feb 18, 2024 4:17 AM
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xjqianFeb 18, 2024 4:17 AM
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Using my Beryl AX on RCI right now. Purchased RCI internet package for one device and had to create an account through its online portal webpage (via computer or phone) to activate the service first. Then used MAC clone on Beryl AX to allow its Repeater interface to acquire WIFI connection instead of the initial activation device.

At home, I plug Beryl AX's WAN port into a Google Nest router's LAN port and use Beryl AX's Drop-in Gateway feature (in Router mode) to extend the very limited router function from an existing Google Nest mesh WiFi network (which has too many smart home devices connected to motivate me for a reconfiguration).

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Feb 18, 2024 4:24 AM
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trespeto25Feb 18, 2024 4:24 AM
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Quote from xjqian View quoted comment :
Using my Beryl AX on RCI right now. Purchased RCI internet package for one device and had to create an account through its online portal webpage (via computer or phone) to activate the service first. Then used MAC clone on Beryl AX to allow its Repeater interface to acquire WIFI connection instead of the initial activation device.

At home, I plug Beryl AX's WAN port into a Google Nest router's LAN port and use Beryl AX's Drop-in Gateway feature (in Router mode) to extend the very limited router function from an existing Google Nest mesh WiFi network (which has too many smart home devices connected to motivate me for a reconfiguration).
Which ship and what kind of download speeds are you getting? One of the newer starlink ships?
Feb 18, 2024 4:30 AM
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xjqianFeb 18, 2024 4:30 AM
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Quote from pmzo33 View quoted comment :
Which ship and what kind of download speeds are you getting? One of the newer starlink ships?
Voyager of the Sea. Yes it uses StarLink. I got ~ 30 (down) / 5 (up) Mb from my device connected with the Beryl AX, while 4 kids and wife were all using their devices at the same time.
Feb 18, 2024 4:35 AM
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dingosmittyFeb 18, 2024 4:35 AM
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Quote from jbstrom View quoted comment :
I have Visible which only allows one device on hotspot/tethering. This is the "one" device... and then lots of other devices connect to that "one" device.
Visible also limits tethered speeds to 5mbps. I found this tho get full speeds through the travel router. https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/chang...g-ttl/2096
Feb 18, 2024 5:00 AM
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trespeto25Feb 18, 2024 5:00 AM
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Quote from xjqian View quoted comment :
Voyager of the Sea. Yes it uses StarLink. I got ~ 30 (down) / 5 (up) Mb from my device connected with the Beryl AX, while 4 kids and wife were all using their devices at the same time.
That's really solid for a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. Good to hear.
Feb 18, 2024 5:06 AM
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hiroo916Feb 18, 2024 5:06 AM
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Quote from xjqian View quoted comment :
Voyager of the Sea. Yes it uses StarLink. I got ~ 30 (down) / 5 (up) Mb from my device connected with the Beryl AX, while 4 kids and wife were all using their devices at the same time.
what kind of range do you get around your cabin? or do you carry it around the ship?
Feb 18, 2024 6:14 AM
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ScarletShow3424Feb 18, 2024 6:14 AM
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Anyone that has used one of these on carnival recently, what tier of internet package did you purchase and how did it work out for you
Feb 18, 2024 7:38 AM
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XrayZulu71Feb 18, 2024 7:38 AM
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Quote from RedElmo View quoted comment :
Do you have to go in and change the beryl MAC address to match your phone to get the internet working on the router?
it depends on the remote wifi, some block GL.INET MAC (Southwest Air did)

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Feb 18, 2024 7:59 AM
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infcloudsFeb 18, 2024 7:59 AM
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Quote from techie333 View quoted comment :
Second this one. I used this one all over Europe last year to remote into another one I had setup running wireguard at my house to log into work and make them think I'm at home lol. Some places I had to clone the MAC of my phone once I logged in with it but after that it was pretty flawless. it also seemed to work fine all day on my portable battery
Could you link a guide to do this please. I'm looking to work remote from another country and seem like I'm working from my house.
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