Travel router is a must have. I been carrying my Slate with me everywhere in SE Asia, with 5 devices connected. The thing I like the most, is the repeater function. There are many hotels with older routers and not perfectly placed in their hotels making the signal weak. The router can easily pick up the signal, better than our wireless devices.
It’s great for cruising. You only need to purchase one internet subscription and then use your router to share to all your devices. Did this on my last cruise. Of course range is limited so only worked while in the cabin.
This is great news! If you don't mind sharing, what cruise line did you take? I have had a few questions sent in specific to certain cruise lines and this router.
Absolutely!! I actually have something else in the works with GLi.Net 🙂 So stay tuned! I have two other long form videos being created prior to it. But it does include a giveaway of a GLi.Net router.
If you connect this device via Wifi (as you have in this video) .... can you then utilize one of the LAN ports and plug in a laptop or a remotely positioned QNAP Server ? Nic
@@david_does Hi David. I just came across your channel right now and I loved it. I have been trying to work from any location while traveling using my home IP Address. So that my employer does not notice. Can you please show me how. I don't mind paying you for your time. Thanks
I have the Beryl AX MT3000 and connect the WAN port to my LAN port of my home router. One ethernet cable into the LAN port of the Beryl connected to a port of my Ubiquiti ToughSwitch. Unifi UAP AC Pro 48v PoE antennas connected to the switch. Mullvad running on the Beryl connecting only specific devices. This setup is excellent for a home environment!
Hey, that's a great idea! I'm actually traveling now and left it at home (staying at Cerro Gordo, the ghost town! No TVs to even consider). But if I can find some free time I should film a quick short about that. Honestly it's super slick. Once connected to a hotel wifi it will stand up its own wifi you can connect your phone and Chromecast too (just like your home router).
Thanks for the review. I’ve been toying with getting a travel router for a good while. Although I don’t travel much for work anymore, we do have a few family trips a a year. I already have a VPN sub and part of me feels like this is extravagant but is it really if it is increasing security. Probably better than creating one with a Pi, as I’ve had mixed results with connections dropping out repeatedly.
Hey! I am glad you enjoyed it. It has been a pretty solid companion for me since I have had it. It has been much more stable than some RPi projects I have toyed with. I am trying to get my hands on a few other products from them that seem similar but a bit more inexpensive such as the "Mango." I hope to have a showdown review up in a few weeks between them.
Will this work fine with USB tether to cell phone? I have Visible which is unlimited hotspot and wondering if this would work for a portable unlimited mobile hotspot
When using your phone to tether, does it use the limited hot spot data plan or the actual unlimited data from your plan and what speeds will that give?
Great question! So from my understanding it will use the limited hotspot data pool (if you have one). So be careful there! That being said, this thing will give you whatever speed your phone will allow it (based on signal and data restrictions).
Bigger the better with this device! I used a fairly large portable power pack similar to what campers use. It uses little power compared to what it can handle. However with portable power banks (for phones and such) you may want a fairly large one.
a bigger power bank will allow longer run times, but if you are flying, you want to keep below a certain mah rating. I've ran these devices on things as small as about 5000 mah.. I had one that was smaller actually, ..
May not be faster overall if you are using WiFi as an uplink. But you could share that connection for things like a Chromecast. Also if you happen to pay for a faster speed you'd pay for one device and share it with all the others.
Actually, yes, sometimes. Example, my tablet, just out in the parking lot at the gym cannot stream Amazon Prime from the phone, but the travel router can pick up the signal from the same parking lot, rebroadcast wifi, and function correctly. The antennas on the device are better than what you have on a standard phone or tablet. Power the unit off from a USB power bank. I can and have used it to connect to a laptop as well; work laptops can be finicky at times due to how it's configured by network admins ..
I completely agree! The UniFi UMR seems like a close competitor but I don't believe it has WiFi as WAN capabilities - just LTE. Actually, I used this GL.iNet recently when staging a network for one of our clients. I had to stack a ton of network gear where I didn't have an ethernet drop. Used GL.iNet's WiFi as wan to provide internet to the stack while I was configuring it. Super handy!
Awesome video, very helpful. I travel A LOT for work. I was always curious about a travel router and why I would need one, but your “hotel seeing only one device” scenario, only seeing one MAC, sold me to the idea. Thanks a lot!
Sweet!! Absolutely, I have love that feature. Actually I just put this thing through a couple week long test while traveling. Used it every single day with no issues!
*lets say you travel to locations around the world with open Wi-Fi and you visit these same locations* *Is there a way that it can automatically connect without having to put the credentials in?*
Great question! So there is an "Allow switching to saved networks" option. If this is enabled it will automatically connect to WiFi networks that it remembers. You shouldn't have to keep entering credentials.
@@david_does I also appreciate the reference to USB C Data Blocker, even though I just always charge with my OWN power banks, handy to know. I am wondering, if its better to have my own USB Modem or get a hotspot to jump on the connection.
@@chrisumali9841 Absolutely, I agree I always use my own charger but it is better to have a blocker just incase you are in a pickle. Either a portable router or LTE hotspot would work. That being said I always install a VPN on my phone and enable it when traveling so even if I connect to a guest wifi everything is secured. I use Private Internet Access. I find them to have the best quality and best price. I have used them for years. I am also not paid by them. I have a referral link to them in the description which I believe just gives me a couple extra months of use for free if someone uses it.
@@david_does Awesome, thanks for the feedback. I agree, that's why I purchased a blocker with your link, just in a pickle. Thanks for the tip, I have a few vpn apps on my phone also, for that scenario as well. Have a great day.
I just got off a cruise on Disney Dream cruise ship. I have the GL.inet Beryl router. I paid for a single device internet. I could not ever get the router connected and working on their internet. I even tried to clone my phone to the router without success. Do you have any tips that I could have used so I'll be ready for next time.
Interesting! So you paid for single device internet with your phone, and then clones your phone's MAC to the Beryl router - which didn't work? I wish I had the opportunity coming up to test it. Did you enjoy the Disney cruise? I have seen a few Ordinary Adventures post and I may have to book one (to test the router of course - at lest that will be my justification lol).
@@david_does I have heard that there are bugs with MAC cloning on Beryl. It just seems like they had really strong network security on Disney Dream cruise ship. I haven't had trouble connecting at hotels etc.
What do I need to connect to the internet using this at an airport? Do I have to buy/rent internet access and then use it with this unit? Is there any way to be autonomous?
have you been able to do any speed tests while using this device and compared it to the modem/router provided by the internet service you use at home? also can you tell me if you use a vpn on this router is the user interface quick and easy to make adjustments to the WIFI signal name/password and the geo location?
So I heard recently that a few folks had issues with this on a cruise. Some mentioned that they are getting a bit wise to this type of device. That being said, if you use the MAC cloning feature on this it should work for ya. I wish I had a cruise scheduled to try this out on. So far, I have not had any issues using this with standard hotel wifi systems.
Can you configure the hotel capture portal from an iPad Pro you have connected to its wifi? I.e. using it in repeater mode. I’ve seen questions about the Beryl on this and it seemed they were using a laptop connected via cable to configure the capture portal
I've done the same on a laptop and phone via wireless (not with iPad, though not sure if that would be different). When you log into the router, configure as repeater and connect to hotel wifi, the hotel login page opens in a browser on the laptop and you enter the credentials. The router then connects, and any other device connected to the router can then access. Have been pleasantly suprised how easy it has been to use. I have the Slate AX-1800 model.
@moestealth85 it doesn't bypass anything. You still have to submit the necessary form, just you only need to do it once for the router rather than every device you want to connect to the WiFi. You can get clever doing things like hosting openvpn on port 53/udp and try to bypass it but just buying the device, doesn't do it for you.
Exactly! Doesn't bypass the portal or anything. However the first portal you encounter while in repeater mode will associate to the GL.iNet and you shouldn't have to do it again.
I'd like to apply for remote jobs while traveling frequently. Most jobs state that I would be required to have a dedicated connection (no wifi connection allowed). Would this work around the problem with traveling and only having hotel wifi service? Thank you
Short answer: You need to know what DEDICATED connection means; a hardwired connection is one thing, but I think that DEDICATED means a connection that is owned by YOU specifically, and not shared with others. Will this device give you a hardwired connection at a hotel wifi- YES; is it dedicated - NO. Many companies also have compliance concerns that they need to be aware of BEFORE hiring; if you are traveling abroad, or just traveling, you may be exposing data to circumstances that your prospective place of employment does not want to have to adjust for. For example, at my workplace, they need to know where I am logging in from, i.e. city/state/country; and the computer hardware, storage devices, etc, plus software plus proprietary company data are ALL considered EXPORT items under regulation (yes, it's true ), so they MUST take it all into consideration. My company, for example, uses geolocation data to note where I'm working from, what I'm logging into, and what I cannot based upon my contract, and my location. Dedicated connection would mean SOMETHING I own, or rent exclusively for me, myself, and I. For example, if I leave the US for travel, I'd likely be told to not take any of my normal gear, and even more likely told to NOT use any computer equipment of theirs to log in with while traveling, aka - don't work if you are overseas.. With computer hardware, certain things can't be exported; same with software, and again with proprietary data, especially in any government contractor space. These are LEGIT concerns for businesses; try to understand those concerns prior to accepting employment. So, that's a conversation you need to have with prospective employers before you take it upon yourself to accept employment with the intention of you traveling while working. Sorry for the lengthy reply; I know and understand my company's concerns; and I understand that my company is not the only one that has requirements to be met...
@@MrPir84free I appreciate your reply. Dedicated was actually my word for this example. The listings I’ve noticed just specify Ethernet connect and/or no WiFi and often also say reliable connection as a description. I know I’d also have to be addressing any security issues for their comfort levels as well. I’m just seeking options while I am temporarily displaced from a home of my own, to improve my situation. But you gave me more info for me to inquire about within an interview. As a former business owner I do understand the legitimacy of an employers concerns. And hadn’t even considered the additional concerns of transporting company property and those risks at this stage. Thanks! :)
MrPir84free this is great advice. Always talk it over with your employer. It comes down to their policies. Generally the Employer's concerns lie within a few bounds - reliable connection (you need to be able to get your work done efficiently), privacy/security concerns, and tax implications (where you live can sometimes impact what taxes your employer has to pay - even if you are living somewhere for a month or less). One thing I have learned while working and traveling is always having a backup plan for internet. If I need to work when on the go I research all the options for internet in the area. If the hotel WiFi is not good enough I generally have a few backup options such as LTE hotspot or I have identified shared "work spaces" that allow you to rent a space with good connectivity. One big aspect of my job is security. No matter where I go I utilize VPN connectivity. We also have places in measure in the even a device is lost or stolen (encrypted drives, MDMs, and remote wipe).
Great video! I was just wondering what app you were using? The only app on iPhone I have found is used to setup the router. Thanks again for a great video!
Hey! Great question, so this is the android app. I would have assumed the iPhone app works the same way. Does yours look totally different? I've also had great luck with the local web UI.
On a recent cruise i set my laptop up as a hot spot. I could connect upteen devices. The downside was loss of bandwidth. As i work remotely i always have the laptop. Why do i need another device?
Oh interesting, that is a great idea. You're right - not everyone needs this. It can be super handy. I like that I can push all my devices through my PIA VPN for a bit more privacy.
Can someone please tell me if I need to install any software? I have a work laptop for which I do not have admin right but the laptop is no longer connecting to WiFi and I am not allowed to use my phone as hotspot - it’s disabled. Many thanks
So it will! Here is the caveat - networks such as hotel guest networks have a hotspot portal. They bump devices offline every once in a while and you need to resign in with the portal. This isn't a big deal as it just passes the portal to your phone. But it makes it a touch less seamless. Thanks for watching 🙂
@@david_does Thanks for replying. By chance have you tested the max distance while using as a repeater? As far as how far a WiFi source can be from the unit. I realize there’s variables in every situation, but was just wondering in general.
Does it work if I have it in my car with my laptop while actually driving? My new job orientation will have two weeks on zoom but I need to pick up kids from summer camp during work hours.
Absolutely! So first put it in repeater mode and connect it to the hotel wifi (or better yet hard wire it to a jack in the hotel room). Then connect your chromecast/fire stick to the WiFi that the GL.iNet stands up. Connect your phone to that same wifi from the GL.inet. You should then be able to cast to it.
Hey mate, do you know if the GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 model also has an app? its much cheaper than this one, but i have seen reviews saying its hard to set up..
Yes, there is an app; and it does work with the Opal. However, it's a bit less powerful when it comes to things like VPN, etc. Also, one can connect to it and then open a browser on the phone and configure it that way as well. Every GL.Inet device I've used ( 3 so far ) has the same basic layout for the device configuration screens; significantly easier to configure than I thought it would be; but I'm not set back by using tech either; you'd call me tech savvy. The app does get confused if you try to use the app to manage MULTIPLE gl.inet devices.
Fantastic question! So you don't have to pay to make it work on this router. However you generally have to pay someone to host the other end of the VPN. Such as Private Internet Access - you use this router to build a connection to them.
It's possible to set up a VPN endpoint at your house, and to a travel router; sort of roll your own. Otherwise, if you want a VPN with endpoints elsewhere, you can go free, or buy a plan. Personally, if it's FREE, it's because YOU are the product. Proton VPN free edition would be the ONLY plan I'd consider if I wanted "free".. The paid version just gives you better speeds and more endpoint options.
Thank you! Actually, this is the first time I have heard of them. I am looking at their website now. Honestly a nifty product from the looks of it. A bit more compact than the GL. inet. I may have to pick one up!
It's meant for traveling, or working remotely, like out of a hotel room or something where you have multiple devices to hook up to wifi. Let's say I go somewhere with the wife, I'd be likely taking 2 phones myself, a tablet, and two laptops, plus a phone and tablet for the wife. I can set everything up at home, get to the destination, and then connect, and have all the device already connect to one internet source. Some hotels/especially cruise lines will limit the number of devices you can use, but this would hide all the devices behind what the hotel/cruise line would see as one device. Also, it's good to NOT trust open wifi or wifi configured by someone else as like a skimmer on a card reader, a public wifi can indeed monitor everything you are doing, infect your system with malware, etc and this provides a decent barrier against all of that, especially if you use a VPN with the router.
This thing is slow when I use it . I do call center work and I wanna work out country with out permission. I got one but for work I the internet is too slow with this router . Besides that it works great
raspberry pi costs 15 dollars. and if you cant take that pi and configure it as a router, then you ont know enough to save yourself anyway. any purchased router is inherently malware.
I think this is a solid option for providing internet to a few devices. It is only a Cat6. However, it does have many of the common US bands (which I find a lot of similar units from other places don't have).
@@david_doesThanks for your feedback. I want to know what you mean by only Cat6. Is there some limitations or better options? I’m trying to use it for travel around Asia.
Travel router is a must have. I been carrying my Slate with me everywhere in SE Asia, with 5 devices connected. The thing I like the most, is the repeater function. There are many hotels with older routers and not perfectly placed in their hotels making the signal weak. The router can easily pick up the signal, better than our wireless devices.
I completely agree! I just used it for two weeks straight while traveling. The repeated option saved my bacon!
I've had one of these for a week and I can tell you flat out it is an absolute must-have for any techie or nerd.
They are so nice! I'm about to receive a few other models to film a "show down."
It’s great for cruising. You only need to purchase one internet subscription and then use your router to share to all your devices. Did this on my last cruise. Of course range is limited so only worked while in the cabin.
This is great news! If you don't mind sharing, what cruise line did you take? I have had a few questions sent in specific to certain cruise lines and this router.
You mean like a cruise ship? Cuz I just came from one and would definitely need that next time
Finally someone showing it in action, actually connecting. Thank you!
Absolutely!! I actually have something else in the works with GLi.Net 🙂 So stay tuned! I have two other long form videos being created prior to it. But it does include a giveaway of a GLi.Net router.
If you connect this device via Wifi (as you have in this video) .... can you then utilize one of the LAN ports and plug in a laptop or a remotely positioned QNAP Server ?
Nic
Absolutely! The LAN ports would work for this purpose!
randomly I saw this video and checked you're Chanel, looks very good and lot of interesting videos!
Thank you 🙂 I am happy you stumbled upon it!
@@david_does Hi David. I just came across your channel right now and I loved it. I have been trying to work from any location while traveling using my home IP Address. So that my employer does not notice. Can you please show me how. I don't mind paying you for your time. Thanks
I have the Beryl AX MT3000 and connect the WAN port to my LAN port of my home router. One ethernet cable into the LAN port of the Beryl connected to a port of my Ubiquiti ToughSwitch. Unifi UAP AC Pro 48v PoE antennas connected to the switch. Mullvad running on the Beryl connecting only specific devices. This setup is excellent for a home environment!
This sounds like a great setup! I love the Ubiquiti switches.
What are the benefits, what you said is over my head but I'm interested!
Great Video. Perhaps doing a video how to set this up along with a chromecast for us less tech savvy people.
Hey, that's a great idea! I'm actually traveling now and left it at home (staying at Cerro Gordo, the ghost town! No TVs to even consider). But if I can find some free time I should film a quick short about that.
Honestly it's super slick. Once connected to a hotel wifi it will stand up its own wifi you can connect your phone and Chromecast too (just like your home router).
Thanks for the review. I’ve been toying with getting a travel router for a good while. Although I don’t travel much for work anymore, we do have a few family trips a a year. I already have a VPN sub and part of me feels like this is extravagant but is it really if it is increasing security. Probably better than creating one with a Pi, as I’ve had mixed results with connections dropping out repeatedly.
Hey! I am glad you enjoyed it. It has been a pretty solid companion for me since I have had it. It has been much more stable than some RPi projects I have toyed with. I am trying to get my hands on a few other products from them that seem similar but a bit more inexpensive such as the "Mango." I hope to have a showdown review up in a few weeks between them.
Will this work fine with USB tether to cell phone? I have Visible which is unlimited hotspot and wondering if this would work for a portable unlimited mobile hotspot
Working perfectly. I have the same setup
When using your phone to tether, does it use the limited hot spot data plan or the actual unlimited data from your plan and what speeds will that give?
Great question! So from my understanding it will use the limited hotspot data pool (if you have one). So be careful there! That being said, this thing will give you whatever speed your phone will allow it (based on signal and data restrictions).
*what would be a good (mah) voltage for a power bank: 20,00mah; 18,000mah?*
Bigger the better with this device! I used a fairly large portable power pack similar to what campers use. It uses little power compared to what it can handle. However with portable power banks (for phones and such) you may want a fairly large one.
@@david_does
*thank you sir, for your response!*
*I’m gonna have a few of these Wi-Fi pocket routers just to have extras*
a bigger power bank will allow longer run times, but if you are flying, you want to keep below a certain mah rating. I've ran these devices on things as small as about 5000 mah.. I had one that was smaller actually, ..
This router is my life saver…. I work from abroad traveling which is restricted by my job.
I completely agree!!!
How so?
Сan I use this mini router as a regular router by connecting a flash drive with a SIM card inside?
Could you use this on a cruise ship?
So could I connect this to hotel WiFi and the plug the Ethernet port into my computer for faster speeds?
May not be faster overall if you are using WiFi as an uplink. But you could share that connection for things like a Chromecast. Also if you happen to pay for a faster speed you'd pay for one device and share it with all the others.
@@david_does awesome thanks!
Actually, yes, sometimes. Example, my tablet, just out in the parking lot at the gym cannot stream Amazon Prime from the phone, but the travel router can pick up the signal from the same parking lot, rebroadcast wifi, and function correctly. The antennas on the device are better than what you have on a standard phone or tablet. Power the unit off from a USB power bank. I can and have used it to connect to a laptop as well; work laptops can be finicky at times due to how it's configured by network admins ..
It would be nice if the Unifi Express could do the repeater "mode". Might have to add one of these 1800's to my tech bag.
I completely agree! The UniFi UMR seems like a close competitor but I don't believe it has WiFi as WAN capabilities - just LTE.
Actually, I used this GL.iNet recently when staging a network for one of our clients. I had to stack a ton of network gear where I didn't have an ethernet drop. Used GL.iNet's WiFi as wan to provide internet to the stack while I was configuring it. Super handy!
Awesome video, very helpful. I travel A LOT for work. I was always curious about a travel router and why I would need one, but your “hotel seeing only one device” scenario, only seeing one MAC, sold me to the idea. Thanks a lot!
Sweet!! Absolutely, I have love that feature. Actually I just put this thing through a couple week long test while traveling. Used it every single day with no issues!
*lets say you travel to locations around the world with open Wi-Fi and you visit these same locations*
*Is there a way that it can automatically connect without having to put the credentials in?*
Great question! So there is an "Allow switching to saved networks" option. If this is enabled it will automatically connect to WiFi networks that it remembers. You shouldn't have to keep entering credentials.
*I will look for this!*
*do you know where specifically I can find that option in the routers GUI?*
Well presented, well spoken, concise, subbed!
Thank you 🙂
Thansk for the demo and info, have a great day
Absolutely 🙂 Thanks for watching!
@@david_does I also appreciate the reference to USB C Data Blocker, even though I just always charge with my OWN power banks, handy to know. I am wondering, if its better to have my own USB Modem or get a hotspot to jump on the connection.
@@chrisumali9841 Absolutely, I agree I always use my own charger but it is better to have a blocker just incase you are in a pickle.
Either a portable router or LTE hotspot would work. That being said I always install a VPN on my phone and enable it when traveling so even if I connect to a guest wifi everything is secured. I use Private Internet Access.
I find them to have the best quality and best price. I have used them for years. I am also not paid by them. I have a referral link to them in the description which I believe just gives me a couple extra months of use for free if someone uses it.
@@david_does Awesome, thanks for the feedback. I agree, that's why I purchased a blocker with your link, just in a pickle. Thanks for the tip, I have a few vpn apps on my phone also, for that scenario as well. Have a great day.
Let's say I'm traveling with only 1 phone. I can easily install VPN software on my phone. So does the travel router have a benefit?
I just got off a cruise on Disney Dream cruise ship. I have the GL.inet Beryl router. I paid for a single device internet. I could not ever get the router connected and working on their internet. I even tried to clone my phone to the router without success. Do you have any tips that I could have used so I'll be ready for next time.
Interesting! So you paid for single device internet with your phone, and then clones your phone's MAC to the Beryl router - which didn't work?
I wish I had the opportunity coming up to test it. Did you enjoy the Disney cruise? I have seen a few Ordinary Adventures post and I may have to book one (to test the router of course - at lest that will be my justification lol).
@@david_does I have heard that there are bugs with MAC cloning on Beryl. It just seems like they had really strong network security on Disney Dream cruise ship. I haven't had trouble connecting at hotels etc.
I wonder if this is that EAP thing that the Slate AX can handle that the Beryl AX cannot. hmm.
What do I need to connect to the internet using this at an airport? Do I have to buy/rent internet access and then use it with this unit? Is there any way to be autonomous?
I really wanna know, can you put a SIM card straight into it and it becomes a modem?
Nope! You will need a USB sim modem to do that. I prefer Peplink when I need cellular modems.
Can I use this router to provide wifi to iptv box via ethernet cable?
i work from home and my work requires me to plugin directly to a router. If i directly plug into this, would they be able to tell if i wasn't at home?
have you been able to do any speed tests while using this device and compared it to the modem/router provided by the internet service you use at home? also can you tell me if you use a vpn on this router is the user interface quick and easy to make adjustments to the WIFI signal name/password and the geo location?
Do we need a laptop to sync the Wi-Fi network to the travel router or can we do it with our iPhone?
I had no issue using my Pixel (with the GLiNet app). I could search wifi's and then select one to connect to.
Could you use it to make a network without internet? I.e., cast downloaded content to a chromecast, Roku or something like that?
You could! If you had a movie file or something on your laptop you could open it in chrome and cast it to the TV without an internet connection.
Do you know how this router would work or the steps I should consider if I am on a cruise?
So I heard recently that a few folks had issues with this on a cruise. Some mentioned that they are getting a bit wise to this type of device. That being said, if you use the MAC cloning feature on this it should work for ya. I wish I had a cruise scheduled to try this out on. So far, I have not had any issues using this with standard hotel wifi systems.
Can you configure the hotel capture portal from an iPad Pro you have connected to its wifi? I.e. using it in repeater mode. I’ve seen questions about the Beryl on this and it seemed they were using a laptop connected via cable to configure the capture portal
I've done the same on a laptop and phone via wireless (not with iPad, though not sure if that would be different).
When you log into the router, configure as repeater and connect to hotel wifi, the hotel login page opens in a browser on the laptop and you enter the credentials. The router then connects, and any other device connected to the router can then access.
Have been pleasantly suprised how easy it has been to use. I have the Slate AX-1800 model.
@@ssmith954 Does it work the same for Beryl MT3000 to bypass capture portal?
@@moestealth85 Not sure, I haven't used the Beryl MT3000, sorry.
@moestealth85 it doesn't bypass anything. You still have to submit the necessary form, just you only need to do it once for the router rather than every device you want to connect to the WiFi.
You can get clever doing things like hosting openvpn on port 53/udp and try to bypass it but just buying the device, doesn't do it for you.
Exactly! Doesn't bypass the portal or anything. However the first portal you encounter while in repeater mode will associate to the GL.iNet and you shouldn't have to do it again.
I'd like to apply for remote jobs while traveling frequently. Most jobs state that I would be required to have a dedicated connection (no wifi connection allowed). Would this work around the problem with traveling and only having hotel wifi service? Thank you
Short answer: You need to know what DEDICATED connection means; a hardwired connection is one thing, but I think that DEDICATED means a connection that is owned by YOU specifically, and not shared with others. Will this device give you a hardwired connection at a hotel wifi- YES; is it dedicated - NO.
Many companies also have compliance concerns that they need to be aware of BEFORE hiring; if you are traveling abroad, or just traveling, you may be exposing data to circumstances that your prospective place of employment does not want to have to adjust for. For example, at my workplace, they need to know where I am logging in from, i.e. city/state/country; and the computer hardware, storage devices, etc, plus software plus proprietary company data are ALL considered EXPORT items under regulation (yes, it's true ), so they MUST take it all into consideration. My company, for example, uses geolocation data to note where I'm working from, what I'm logging into, and what I cannot based upon my contract, and my location. Dedicated connection would mean SOMETHING I own, or rent exclusively for me, myself, and I.
For example, if I leave the US for travel, I'd likely be told to not take any of my normal gear, and even more likely told to NOT use any computer equipment of theirs to log in with while traveling, aka - don't work if you are overseas.. With computer hardware, certain things can't be exported; same with software, and again with proprietary data, especially in any government contractor space. These are LEGIT concerns for businesses; try to understand those concerns prior to accepting employment.
So, that's a conversation you need to have with prospective employers before you take it upon yourself to accept employment with the intention of you traveling while working.
Sorry for the lengthy reply; I know and understand my company's concerns; and I understand that my company is not the only one that has requirements to be met...
@@MrPir84free I appreciate your reply. Dedicated was actually my word for this example. The listings I’ve noticed just specify Ethernet connect and/or no WiFi and often also say reliable connection as a description. I know I’d also have to be addressing any security issues for their comfort levels as well. I’m just seeking options while I am temporarily displaced from a home of my own, to improve my situation. But you gave me more info for me to inquire about within an interview. As a former business owner I do understand the legitimacy of an employers concerns. And hadn’t even considered the additional concerns of transporting company property and those risks at this stage. Thanks! :)
MrPir84free this is great advice. Always talk it over with your employer. It comes down to their policies. Generally the Employer's concerns lie within a few bounds - reliable connection (you need to be able to get your work done efficiently), privacy/security concerns, and tax implications (where you live can sometimes impact what taxes your employer has to pay - even if you are living somewhere for a month or less).
One thing I have learned while working and traveling is always having a backup plan for internet. If I need to work when on the go I research all the options for internet in the area. If the hotel WiFi is not good enough I generally have a few backup options such as LTE hotspot or I have identified shared "work spaces" that allow you to rent a space with good connectivity.
One big aspect of my job is security. No matter where I go I utilize VPN connectivity. We also have places in measure in the even a device is lost or stolen (encrypted drives, MDMs, and remote wipe).
Great video! I was just wondering what app you were using? The only app on iPhone I have found is used to setup the router. Thanks again for a great video!
Hey! Great question, so this is the android app. I would have assumed the iPhone app works the same way. Does yours look totally different? I've also had great luck with the local web UI.
@@david_does I am glad you demonstrated the app, since I was not aware of the app and now I use it intermittently with the web UI also.
When I try to log on with my iphone it just shows a lock symbol and times out with no login. Any thoughts?
Weird! Have you tried doing a factory default? Possibly it had another password set on it from the seller?
Is a vpn just as safe ?
It is! If I don't feel like bringing a router I just have a VPN on my phone.
On a recent cruise i set my laptop up as a hot spot. I could connect upteen devices. The downside was loss of bandwidth.
As i work remotely i always have the laptop. Why do i need another device?
Oh interesting, that is a great idea. You're right - not everyone needs this. It can be super handy. I like that I can push all my devices through my PIA VPN for a bit more privacy.
If you have vpn config to that router at home will that ip address change if you go to other country?
What is theres no free wifi around? Is there other ways it can provide Internet through like my ISP or something?
You can absolutely hook it to your ISP modem!
Does this router maintain your home IP address in the US?
Can someone please tell me if I need to install any software? I have a work laptop for which I do not have admin right but the laptop is no longer connecting to WiFi and I am not allowed to use my phone as hotspot - it’s disabled. Many thanks
This is awesome product… living in hotels 👍
Thanks for posting this. Curious if the device can automatically connect to networks after powering on?
So it will! Here is the caveat - networks such as hotel guest networks have a hotspot portal. They bump devices offline every once in a while and you need to resign in with the portal. This isn't a big deal as it just passes the portal to your phone. But it makes it a touch less seamless. Thanks for watching 🙂
@@david_does Thanks for replying.
By chance have you tested the max distance while using as a repeater? As far as how far a WiFi source can be from the unit.
I realize there’s variables in every situation, but was just wondering in general.
Does it work if I have it in my car with my laptop while actually driving? My new job orientation will have two weeks on zoom but I need to pick up kids from summer camp during work hours.
You will need some sort of internet connection. When literally "on the move" I just hotspot my phone directly to my laptop.
Anyone know if this would be solid for gaming?
I was wondering the same thing let me know if you ever found out
Would you expand on how to set up with a Chromecast or fire stick?
Absolutely! So first put it in repeater mode and connect it to the hotel wifi (or better yet hard wire it to a jack in the hotel room). Then connect your chromecast/fire stick to the WiFi that the GL.iNet stands up. Connect your phone to that same wifi from the GL.inet. You should then be able to cast to it.
Hi Dave,
What was that mini keyboard with the big fat selector know in you intro clip?
Hey! That is actually the speed editor for Davinci Resolve. If you are into editing in Davinci it is a huge time saver!
Hey mate, do you know if the GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 model also has an app? its much cheaper than this one, but i have seen reviews saying its hard to set up..
Yes, there is an app; and it does work with the Opal. However, it's a bit less powerful when it comes to things like VPN, etc. Also, one can connect to it and then open a browser on the phone and configure it that way as well.
Every GL.Inet device I've used ( 3 so far ) has the same basic layout for the device configuration screens; significantly easier to configure than I thought it would be; but I'm not set back by using tech either; you'd call me tech savvy.
The app does get confused if you try to use the app to manage MULTIPLE gl.inet devices.
Subbed, loving the bag reviews, too. I am curious, what is the set-up at the other end. Did you just config the Cable Company’s Router?
If going to China, could it be confiscated at customs. Or, do I need to declare ??
I have to be honest - I have no clue! China is on my list to visit but I have yet to go myself.
Do we have to pay for the VPN? I hear a lot about open VPN. Is it free to use with this device?
Fantastic question! So you don't have to pay to make it work on this router. However you generally have to pay someone to host the other end of the VPN. Such as Private Internet Access - you use this router to build a connection to them.
It's possible to set up a VPN endpoint at your house, and to a travel router; sort of roll your own.
Otherwise, if you want a VPN with endpoints elsewhere, you can go free, or buy a plan. Personally, if it's FREE, it's because YOU are the product.
Proton VPN free edition would be the ONLY plan I'd consider if I wanted "free".. The paid version just gives you better speeds and more endpoint options.
Any comments on the Deeper Network Air as they claim to do similar stuff but with a Free VPN service. Great video !
Thank you! Actually, this is the first time I have heard of them. I am looking at their website now. Honestly a nifty product from the looks of it. A bit more compact than the GL. inet. I may have to pick one up!
@@david_does Anytime. Would love to hear your thoughts on this Deeper device. Thanks
Can't I just use my mobile data as wifi hotspot
Why not just get a good wifi adapter?
It's meant for traveling, or working remotely, like out of a hotel room or something where you have multiple devices to hook up to wifi. Let's say I go somewhere with the wife, I'd be likely taking 2 phones myself, a tablet, and two laptops, plus a phone and tablet for the wife. I can set everything up at home, get to the destination, and then connect, and have all the device already connect to one internet source. Some hotels/especially cruise lines will limit the number of devices you can use, but this would hide all the devices behind what the hotel/cruise line would see as one device.
Also, it's good to NOT trust open wifi or wifi configured by someone else as like a skimmer on a card reader, a public wifi can indeed monitor everything you are doing, infect your system with malware, etc and this provides a decent barrier against all of that, especially if you use a VPN with the router.
This thing is slow when I use it . I do call center work and I wanna work out country with out permission. I got one but for work I the internet is too slow with this router . Besides that it works great
Is it necessary to pay someone to hundreds to help configure this or is strightforward?
The app is pretty straightforward!
raspberry pi costs 15 dollars.
and if you cant take that pi and configure it as a router, then you ont know enough to save yourself anyway.
any purchased router is inherently malware.
Stop looking at yourself (screen left) and look at the lens (your audience). Its obvious based on your eyeline.
Lame. You never explained about VPN install.
This video is discussing the practical uses specific to travelers. Not a techy deep dive. GLiNet themselves have a video, check it out.
What do you think about this model? GL.iNet GL-E750V2 (MUDI) 4G LTE
I think this is a solid option for providing internet to a few devices. It is only a Cat6. However, it does have many of the common US bands (which I find a lot of similar units from other places don't have).
@@david_doesThanks for your feedback. I want to know what you mean by only Cat6. Is there some limitations or better options? I’m trying to use it for travel around Asia.
This router is my life saver…. I work from abroad traveling which is restricted by my job.
That is great feed back. I just got back from an extended trip with it - used it every single day!