Close to the cheapest we've seen
Less power demands than the Slate AX
Slate AX: Power Input: Type-C, 5V/4A. Power Consumption: <8.75W. Dimension / Weight: 125 x 82 x 36mm / 245 g
Beryl AX: Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A. Power Consumption <8W. Dimension / Weight 106 x 83 x 33mm / 196g
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I have the Beryl and it's definitely a huge upgrade in terms of range and Wifi speeds on the Mango (not to mention it has 5ghz and supports Wifi 6). It works perfectly as even the main router for home use without issue, which I had to do when my ASUS RT died out of the blue.
However, the thing needs 15W minimum and won't turn work on anything less so you gotta make sure you either use the included adapter or have one which is minimum 5W/3A.
The Mango will work on anything which supplies power via USB.
Highly recommend if you are traveling with multiple devices needing wifi.
I'm currently travelling through the UK and it has been great to only have to configure one device to the wifi everywhere we stay, as well as using my home network as a vpn and having access to my nas and plex server.
I have the AXT1800, user interface has been great, and when travelling through airports i just keep it powered with my 30,000mah portable battery. Very efficient, completed 20 hours of travel powering it as needed while charging our phones.
My only issue is that between this and my portable battery, it takes up so much room in my travel cable case.
Almost like I need a second bag for this
Last time I travelled to Japan I noted that Abc iview and Sbs ondemand were picking up my Keepsolid commercial VPN even when used on my travel router and not allowing me to watch content. Luckily I had a Wireguard server setup back at home on an AX1800 so could connect back to that and watch.
this time it happened to me. I literally ordered it last night and received it this morning…. and already opened the box…
I am still not sure I understand the value of this? Dont we all just connect to wifi on all devices whereever we go? What is the benefit of this? Not trying to be rude, just keen to understand the value.
For me, most hotels only allow 3 devices or so to connect. Between myself, missus and 2 kids, that's 4 right there, plus tablets, laptops and anything else.
By connecting this one device to the hotel wifi, it means all other devices can connect to this device and we're all good. It also means I don't need to connect each individual device to the wifi, it all connects automatically to this.
Few other advantages, like security, easy vpn etc etc
Knew public wifi's are obviously sketchy but made me consider buying this even more after my first class in cyber security.
In it's "simplest' form….when you attach your device to a public WiFi, you'll be able to see every other device attached to that WiFi normally (just try using Fing sometime) and more scarely, all those devices can see yours. By using a travel router you create a firewalled subnet that "protects" your device(s) from the rest of the network. If you want other advantages (VPN, shared storage, get around device limits,) have a look at some of the other posts for Gl.Inet devices.
Does anyone know if this is a good option for 4 people sharing a room on a cruise ship to share a wifi plan. The plan does specify one user and one device. I have never cruised before. The charges for wifi seem pretty extreme.
This should work just fine in this situation….
Thanks
The ships network may have a way of detecting you are using a travel router, and you would all have to stay close to the router to use it.
It’s worth a try though!
Cruise ships allow you to share one wifi however, as long as you do it ONE device at a time. Sign out and next person signs in etc.
Thanks
Great device - upgrade on the mango. But it is a bit chunkier, bit of a pain and toss up on which device to take sometimes