The seller gave me a discount coupon to this mini router so it's a bit cheaper than the original deal. Enter the discount code on check out to bring it down to $26.81
Don't forget cashback!
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Going on holidays in a month so I grabbed one, missed the last deal so thanx OP.
Ok, say you are in a hotel with free wi-fi.
How would this help you ?
I just wanna find out where this might be useful.
Acting as a router, it puts a firewall (and has other features) between the public wifi and your connected devices. It provides added protection.
I don't have this device, but I do use another from the same manufacturer.
is the added protection really necessary??
Yes
@witsa: Basically, if you use WiFi with no security key then everything you (or any program) types is going in plain text and fair game if the owner of the hotspot is dodgy or it's been compromised by someone else.
Overseas, assume any WiFi network is compromised and always use a VPN :)
Source: Security consultant presentation at work.
@Homr: Only the ones you use I suppose, unless the network manages to install some sort of trojan. This is all worst case scenario but it happens and especially overseas it's high risk being lazy.
Even with a security key that just lets you onto a wifi network. Doesn't stop a dodgy network listening in on all your traffic…
@WhyAmICommenting: Not so much of a worry these days as all major sites use HTTPS and are fine without a VPN (as is in regards to web browsing traffic anyway)
@WhyAmICommenting: Depend on what, the fact that HTTPS sites are safe? I would, because they are absolutely just as safe as using a VPN
@WhyAmICommenting: The problem is that with a wifi network, someone might see your (encrypted, usually) traffic. When you use a VPN you are literally guaranteeing that someone sees your traffic, by definition
@Scantu: They can force redirect to http after the browser begins loading https. Meaning that the browser will detect https, and say it's https, but the router will deliver http.
@elementzer0: That's untrue… sorry. If a http request is made the only one that can respond is the true owner of the certificate. That's why, for example, if you connect to a wifi with a "Login/Accept terms and conditions page" you will only be redirected to said page when you do an http request. If you do an https request it will fail telling you the certificate is invalid.
@WhyAmICommenting: You don't get any added protection (other than a NAT, but meh) by default just by plugging this in. Also, how's it going to handle the captive portal (if one is used) on the public wifi?
Might be a dumb question, but how does this travel router connect to the hotel's wifi?
Does it have a network adapter inside it? Or do you have to buy a wifi adapter and connect it to this travel router, then it can connect to the hotel wifi?
It can be used to encrypt all data being sent over the hotel's usually open wifi.
Process as follows:
1. Connect to the hotel's wifi using your router.
2. Create a separate wireless network on your router.
3. Activate your pre-configured vpn
Alternatively you can just use a good VPN service on top of the guest/hotel Wi-Fi. Some services will give you apps for your phone as well.
In a hotel, I would only have my phone, not a laptop or PC …
Can I configure all these things without laptop, just using a mobile ?
Yah. It's just a web interface (you do need to scroll a bit sometimes 🙄)
No it wont, it will only encrypt the wifi between the host and the router itself. The WiFi connection to the hotels wifi remains unencrypted.
Might be a dumb question, but how does this travel router connect to the hotel's wifi?
Does it have a network adapter inside it? Or do you have to buy a wifi adapter and connect it to this travel router, then it can connect to the hotel wifi?
It also allows you to use a chromecast etc on a wifi that requires you to login to the wifi.
It will get around AP isolation etc.
If you have multiple devices (including family devices) you don't have to log every individual device to the hotel network. "Register" them once to your local Mango LAN and they'll just connect wherever you go.
Can safely share resources with devices on your local LAN (including Chromecast which doesn't allow for user/password authentication)
also, if you subscribe to smartdnsproxy.com and a vpn you can set it up to watch live aussie free to air tv, us netflix, hulu and heaps more from anywhere in the world. i’m using one now in singapore.
thanks, where do you connect to watch these?
i bought a vodafone tv and loaded abc iview, 7 and 10 apps. Nine was a little trickier, I installed the Puffin browser and go to the nine website. then i fire up the nord vpn app and aim it to a server in my state (#222 for NSW).
the vodafone tv isn’t always needed but it’s a foolproof way to get to watch everything on tv. otherwise you could just watch on your device or cast to the tv from your phone or tablet but not all hotels have tvs that you can cast to.
thanks op, got one
What are the big advantages people see in this model, over something like the TP-Link TL-WR802N 300Mbps Wireless N Nano Router for a similar price?
People might like the yellowed plastic NES look
More RAM
If you were tapping into the hotel room TV ethernet connection (refer to the previous deal thread) you could use the second port to pass through?
Means you could continue watching TV I guess.
I have the Wr802n which does the job but:
Firmware is proprietary and limited and hasn't been updated since April 2017. It doesn't support OpenVPN which most VPN providers only support now (that being said I've tended to use device client VPN).
Firmware wise the Mango is better because it runs OpenWRT and as such you can add all the functionality you need and only the functionality you need.
Hardware wise has a USB port and an additional WAN/Lan port. Slightly bigger than the Wr802n (Gl.inet equivalent to WR802n is the Vixmini which also runs OpenWRT)
All depends on your needs and technical requirements.
Hi Limbot, could you recommend 1 of these wifi VPN router that support OpenVPN or at least something that will work in China. I have Thorguard.
Any better option than this for bridging a small wired network on to wifi? (For internet access, around the same price point.)
Would this work the same ? - https://shop.hak5.org/products/wifi-pineapple - Just with obviously the extra pen testing benefits ?
If you can link to a genuine one for under $30 count me in….
You can put wifi pineapple firmware on some Gl.inet routers:
https://github.com/SecurityAddicted/pineapple-ar150
Mine came in a few days ago from the last deal, works brilliantly!
Might be a dumb question, but how does this travel router connect to wifi?
Does it have a network adapter inside it? Or do you have to buy a wifi adapter and connect it to this travel router, then it can connect to wifi?
No it’s all internal.
I have been using an earlier version of this running OpenWRT as my home router for years, it's been faultless.
(I have Telstra cable, but as Telstra have admin access to their router I can't trust it. I just put it in bridge mode and use this GL.iNet router plus an external WiFi AP. Works a treat. VoIP works much better than just with the Telstra router too.)
Cheers OP. Going overseas soon :)
Missed out ☹️
I went looking for alternatives, thought I'd share.
(Looking for a travel router (Simultaneous Wifi Client and AP, VPN client, Dual ETH, 'Open' Firmware friendly)
| Price (USD) | Model | Specs | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| $26.81 (AUD?) | GL.inet GL-MT300N-V2 | 16MB DDR2 / 128MB NOR, 2xETH, 802.11n (300 mbps) | Newer, less supported hardware. |
| $26.50 | GL.iNet GL-MT300N-V2 | 16MB DDR2 / 128MB NOR, 2xETH, 802.11n (300 mbps) | Same product as OP, just a different seller. |
| $36.65 | GL.iNet GL-AR300M | 16MB DDR3 / 128MB NAND + 16MB NOR, 2xETH, 802.11n (300) | 'Older' model, 10% faster CPU, much faster NAND storage, very open hardware. |
| $68.95+$1.21 | MikroTik hAP ac2 | 16MB DDR3 / 128MB NAND, 5xETH, 802.11AC (1500 mbps) | Much faster overall, particulary with AES256/SHA256 VPN, 'Enterprise grade'. |
I prefer the hap ac lite for true portability as it can be run using 2A output via a powerbank I believe.
https://mikrotik.com/product/RB952Ui-5ac2nD
There is also the AC version of these that runs openwrt as well from TPlink: wr902ac
The GL.iNets are all 5v, so will run from a powerbank.
The Mikrotik is 12v BUT can run from a powerbank with the $1.21 cable listed above.
Absolutely shattered that I missed out. Please let us know if more become available!
Yeah, same here …
By the time I read all the replies and made up my mind to purchase, it is Out Of Stock !
Guess, should have purchased first and asked questions later, haha
Cant believe I missed out on this twice!!
Hope this comes back soon
OP if you're still in touch with the rep, would be damn damn keen for another deal! Otherwise i'm still looking back here every few hours :P (here's hoping)
Guys, I'll update if I hear anything from the seller. They told me they're waiting stock to arrive to Amazon warehouse by this coming week.
Great work, please let us know! :D
You mean this current week now, told them they can update listing in Amazon with Estimated Delivery
Back in stock, but coupon not working anymore
Back in Stock but price is now $44.36 after coupon. Can you check OP
Wow US $9.99 on Amazon.com, we are getting ripped BIG BIG time
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TSK26W - US $9.99
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B073TSK26W - AU $47.99
Can we report to Amazon, exact same product 5x pricing !!
I can't find it for 9.99USD. Amazon US is showing 20.49USD + 5.74 shipping for me. That's still ~10AUD cheaper than the Amazon AU pricing.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/GL-iNET-GL-MT300N-V2-Repeater-Pe…
When OP first posted the deal in another submission during/some time after the first deal expired I spotted the US listing at 9.00USD and then 9.99USD. This was limited to qty of 1 and wouldn't ship to Australia (however all their other products would).
Back in stock with Amazon AU, price is $28.83 now.
So I have one of these. Just had a play at home. Without vpn does it offer much security? Or a subscription to a vpn pretty much essential?
Thanks bought 2. :)