GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext (Slate) Gigabit Travel AC VPN Router, 300Mbps(2.4GHz)+433Mbps(5GHz) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Support, Repeater Bridge, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Cloudflare DNS

The GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext (Slate) Gigabit Travel AC VPN Router has been an absolute game-changer for my travel and remote work setup. With its compact size and powerful performance, it's the perfect travel companion. The dual-band Wi-Fi with speeds of 300Mbps (2.4GHz) and 433Mbps (5GHz) ensures a stable and fast internet connection wherever I go. The 128MB RAM allows for smooth multitasking and quick data processing. I especially appreciate the MicroSD support, which provides additional storage space for my files on the go.The built-in Repeater Bridge feature enhances the versatility of this router, enabling me to extend Wi-Fi coverage or connect to a wired network effortlessly. The pre-installed OpenWrt/LEDE firmware offers a world of customization options, catering to advanced users who seek total control over their network settings.Security is a top priority, and the integrated VPN support ensures my internet connection remains encrypted and private, even on unsecured public networks. The inclusion of Cloudflare DNS further enhances my online privacy and helps speed up browsing.I've used this travel router during my trips, in hotels, and even at coffee shops, and it has consistently provided a reliable and secure internet connection. For anyone seeking a powerful, secure, and travel-friendly router, the GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext (Slate) is an excellent choice that has truly exceeded my expectations!

This has been my favorite travel rider so far it's a nice size and shape they didn't even release an update to the firmware however they did disable some features namely the SD card I have to figure out how to reenable that. Is things been solid I like the size and shape better than the newer ones so I'm really hoping they do a refresh of the style at some point. Not necessarily using all of the features as I'm using it as a basic router access point. I am able to connected to my Wi-Fi hotspot device wirelessly or to weird ethernet, but the biggest thing is that it has to LAN ports which is great as one can go to the laptop and 1 # can go to the mixer. Yes I have gotten some incredible range over 300 feet line of sight I could barely see the band. I am primarily using it to control a Behringer X air (XR12, XR16, XR18) when I'm not using it as a mini router elsewhere. It's been solid and reliable. I hot glued some magnets on the back which lets me stick it up to the side of a speaker or the frame of a pop-up tent to get it above the crowd. The ability to have multiple wireless connection stored means I can save the settings for my Wi-Fi hotspot and put it where it's got good signal or I can connect it to the venues Wi-Fi without having to re-enter the password every time I switch back-and-forth and allowing my multitude of devices to connected and all I have to do is approve the captive portal on one.

We recently returned from an overseas adventure-vacation. While we had internet at the hotels, I remain nervous about the security risk of connecting to an open network. While stand-alone VPN solutions for each device are in theory an option, in practice this becomes clunky, and unreliable (I can't guarantee that everyone in my family will always activate their device's VPN).So I came across this device, which purports to provide a router-level VPN connection between you and your VPN provider.I have to say, this device is excellent. It's light-weight (with the antennae folded, it's about the size of a deck of cards). It has a decent signal strength, which deteriorates quickly outside of a ~ 30'x30' perimeter, which makes it ideal for hotel rooms, as it's less likely that the signal will extend to other rooms or the hallway/lobby. It has the ability to act as a wifi bridge to a wired connection, or as a wifi-extendor (providing VPN connections either way). Lastly, you can, if you must, connect up to two devices to it's LAN ports (it has a 3rd LAN port that's meant for LINE-IN).A few tips:- Make sure to get the latest firmware, as otherwise, it can't handle captive portals (the login screen that many hotels direct you to in order to activate your hotel wifi).- If you'll be connecting to a VPN, make sure to NOT have it set to auto-connect. I spent about an hour trying to figure out why I wasn't being directed to the login portal of my hotel room. Turns out that if the VPN is set to auto connect, it immediately tries to initiate a VPN connection, preventing connection to the captive portal of the hotel wifi. Alternatively, manually "disconnect" the VPN, log in to your hotel wifi, then activate the VPN.Once the VPN connection was established, it remained in place for the 48 hours we were in the hotel room without having to re-connect.My only gripe (a small one) is the lack of a built-in battery. There were several times that I had to move the device around, and each time, our family's wifi was down until the device rebooted and re-connected.Overall, an excellent product, and to my knowledge, the only travel router with VPN capability on the market in the U.S.Pros:- Small, light-weight- VPN capable (I'm using NordVPN, but I believe it'll work with any provider that supports then OpenVPN protocol)- Good user interface- All the necessary ports- Runs off USB port - even a portable battery if you'd like. Makes it much easier for travel purposes, especially overseas- dual band - can have 5mhz and 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz networks up simultaneously (primary and "guest", for example).Cons- relatively small range (a plus IMO for security reasons)- No built-in battery- No built-in SD card slot