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expired Posted by Meowssi | Staff • Nov 22, 2024
Nov 22, 2024 4:36 PM
TP-Link Ultra-Portable Wi-Fi 6 AX1500 Travel Router
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I generally like TP-Link products, and I have the older version of this. Getting it set up was pretty finicky. It had three modes and only one of them is controlled by the app. I always forget which mode I need. It also had strange power requirements, so third-party chargers didn't work well. The wi-fi strength wasn't great.
It sounds like this newer model is more compatible with the app and may not have the drawbacks of the original. But the lack of a built-in VPN client (it has a VPN server built in) kind of turns me off from it. I'm looking at alternatives like the GL.iNet travel router which support OpenWRT firmware.
It worked like a charm and worth the money for everyone to use the Internet.
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I generally like TP-Link products, and I have the older version of this. Getting it set up was pretty finicky. It had three modes and only one of them is controlled by the app. I always forget which mode I need. It also had strange power requirements, so third-party chargers didn't work well. The wi-fi strength wasn't great.
It sounds like this newer model is more compatible with the app and may not have the drawbacks of the original. But the lack of a built-in VPN client (it has a VPN server built in) kind of turns me off from it. I'm looking at alternatives like the GL.iNet travel router which support OpenWRT firmware.
The instructions given by nickm8266 is exactly what i did. It's really simple and easy to use. Just keep in mind, when moving about the ship, especially different floors, give the unit time to reestablish internet. Since you're walking around with the router, your phone will always be connected to the router but the router will be the one hopping from one network to another. Reminder: none of your other devices need to connect to the ships wifi unless you split apart. Then you can use the ships wifi for internal communication.
Finally, VPN. I had set the router up with wireguard along with my home router. It connected fine while on other networks. For some reason, it didn't work on Royal Caribbean. Maybe they're blocking the ports/protocol. I'll try OpenVPN on the next run.
Good Luck and I hope you enjoy your vacation.
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