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Reddit mentions of GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Mini Travel Router, OpenWrt Pre-Installed, Repeater Bridge, 300Mbps High Performance, 16MB Nor Flash, 128MB RAM, OpenVPN, Programmable IoT Gateway
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We found 5 Reddit mentions of GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Mini Travel Router, OpenWrt Pre-Installed, Repeater Bridge, 300Mbps High Performance, 16MB Nor Flash, 128MB RAM, OpenVPN, Programmable IoT Gateway. Here are the top ones.
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- 【MINI TRAVEL ROUTER】 Convert a public/hotel network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem Compatible. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only and pocket friendly.
- 【OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE】 OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
- 【VPN CLIENT&Server】 OpenVPN and Wireguard VPN client&server pre-installed, compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
- 【LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY】 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
- 【PACKAGE CONTENTS】 GL-AR300M16-Ext mini router (1-year Warranty), USB cable, User Manual.
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| Color | Black |
| Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
I see a few travel routers out there with vpn.
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-MT300N-Pre-installed-Performance-Compatible/dp/B01AL7P1FU
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07794JRC5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07794JRC5&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=VGQMB3HEWV5G8Q8CNFXW&pd_rd_wg=l5cdk&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=4uV3l&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=ce4a151b-b900-11e8-b021-4fd414aa6d60
Edit. Not saying these are the best ones. But it's a start point.
The other option would be a raspberry pi based DIY variant.
Old link but proof of concept. https://makezine.com/projects/browse-anonymously-with-a-diy-raspberry-pi-vpntor-router/
Take a travel router. Connect it to the hotel internet. Connect you devices to it. It should insulate you from other people on the hotel network. I've not used it, but something like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07794JRC5
Will love to hear how that one works for you! I ordered the router with two antennas (GL-AR300M16) since from what I read, it seems to set up easier and not have as many failures. I didn't think about the aspect of needing to replace both antennas though. I thought I could connect a single directional antenna and have it boost from that alone.
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Or, would it be an option somehow to connect one port to a omni directional antenna and one to a directional and be able to hone into a signal better coupling the two?
I would run with a Gl.Inet mini router if you need to go that route. They're cheap and work really well
Buy a router that will work as a bridge and allow the connection of external wireless antennas. There are many on Amazon. I like the ones based on OpenWRT.
Then get a big ass antenna.
GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Mini Travel Router, OpenWrt Pre-installed, Repeater Bridge, 300Mbps High Performance, 16MB Nor flash, 128MB RAM, OpenVPN, Programmable IoT Gateway https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07794JRC5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zv9iDbX9A0M3D