Reddit mentions of GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext (Slate) Gigabit Travel AC VPN Router, 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Support, Repeater Bridge, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Cloudflare DNS

https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

I just bought one last week as my new travel router. It’s pretty badass.

Yes. You're going to need a little hotspot router that creates your own network.

I've used a bunch of these and co-workers now use them too: GL AR-750S

You can take any captive portal hotspot, authenticate once, and setup your own WiFi network for Chromecasting, or in this case, a Wyze camera.

There are cheaper models, but this is really a great version with gigabit ethernet on-board and solid: https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

Yes the range is surprising given the internal antenna (and I put it in a steel cabinet usually...). But, they do offer external antenna version, which I’m guessing would have a better range: Also says “4 GPIO” which could be helpful maybe..

GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext Gigabit Travel AC Router (Slate), 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Support, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Cloudflare DNS, Power Adapter and Cables Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBXMBQF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5RYRCbKF9K9XX

And they offer a 4G cellular one that you can create a VPN with to always access the machine (disclaimer... vpn is hard).

A lot of the GL.inet devices and similar clones all run OpenWRT, and come with a hand-holding extra web interface on top of that.
For instance, on the low end you might use this:

https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNET-GL-MT300N-V2-Repeater-300Mbps-Performance/dp/B073TSK26W


I have personally used this one to provide a VPN-tunneled wifi (edit: and wired lan) network for devices that don't easily support openvpn, using a pfsense box on the remote end as the openvpn server:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBXMBQF

I would recommend one of these pocket sized travel routers from GL.inet. You can upload your own OVPN file to establish connection back home. Since it's at the router level, all your devices get routed back without needing OpenVPN installed to every device.

https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF/

Travel router with wifi and 2 switch ports.

https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=travel+router&qid=1563902829&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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Console Cables with direct usb

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USB crash cart

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Console-Portable-Adapter-Transfer/dp/B00IZGR6IK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=USB+crash+cart&qid=1563902990&s=electronics&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQzhFRkJRSjVZN05NJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDg5NDM0MkpBTTRJVzhIMDBBNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDUyOTQ5M0xGN1VaUEpES1c0MiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I have a travel setup that I take with me, but it consists of a small router that will connect to my VPN at home and will bridge the local WIFI or allow me to plug in and a Synology DS416 slim. This all goes into a case with my DSLR gear.

It covers all the bases, allows me to sync all my cloud accounts, and secure connection to the home network where I can check on the servers there and security cameras, etc.

I've tried going the home build before, but was never able to get something as robust and "slick".
This is the latest router that I'm using - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GBXMBQF/ (not an affiliate link)

Quite a clever idea! I'm very familiar with linux, though I never really thought about it.... openWRT is running a small linux kernel, right? Off the top of your head, ever SSH'd into it?

I'm using this: https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

I think you've already gotten the answers you're looking for but wanted to throw in my two cents to further clarify and make myself available if you have further questions. I too upgraded from an XR18 to X32 (and own an M32 as well now)...

The X32 is basically the same stuff as the XR18 - the X32-Edit app will look the same, the 'Q' app for musicians to control their mix basically looks the same. There's just a lot more channels to scroll right for.

The questions I think you were asking about is related to routing - you have 6 Aux (1/4" jacks) and 8 XLR outs (plus a headphone jack if you need one more stereo out). My church X32-Rack uses every single plug to run 8 stereo IEM mixes including the headphone jack.

On the XR18, your XLR plugs are basically pre-defined as your Aux 1-6 and LR output. There are two plugs on the X32 labels Left and Right but that is more of a suggestion. The other connections aren't labeled besides a number. You'll go into routing and decide which plug does what. So you'll need to assign (or keep on default) your left/right output, and probably add one more for a subwoofer output. That will leave you five XLR plugs left - unless you wanted to run your main outputs off of the Aux plugs which you can totally do. The default for the plugs are that they are assigned to your busses so XLR 1-6 will correspond to bux mix 1-6. You can put them in to stereo pairs and run 3 stereo mixes....though I recommend assigning output 6 to a dedicated subwoofer output which will leave bus 5 stuck in mono.

Then you can assign bus 7-12 to the Aux Out and have 3 more stereo mixes.

As mentioned, you can buy AES50 snakes for additional input output as well. I bought two SD8's so that I have the combo jacks like the good ol' days with the XR18 and can place one at each speaker tower so that my speakers and subs connect directly through the snake while my IEM's are connected to the back of the X32-Rack.

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Also someone mentioned an important aspect - there's no built in wireless on the X32-Rack. You will need to have some form of wireless router on hand. I personally use a travel router so that I have my own isolated wireless network to control the audio and give musicians access, but I'm also simultaneously connected to the venue's WiFi for Internet access - https://smile.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

If you can afford it, get this to connect to your VPN. Some VPNs offer different ways to connect to bypass blocks. In the case of Netflix, you will likely need a static IP that is viewed as a residential one by Netflix to avoid being blocked (that may cost more unfortunately). TORGuard may have all of the things you need. They may also have a preconfigured VPN router to buy on their store that you can use. I'd contact them and ask them what your best option is.

I always carry one of these connected to a wireguard VPN back to my home as I never trust hotel wifi. You just have be make sure your dns isn't leaking.

I think the GL.iNet GL-AR750S would be a good fit for this.

It will use the Top Floor WiFi as the upstream internet connection and create your own personal WiFi network to attach your devices to. Just put it in the area of your condo that has the strongest signal from the Top Floor WiFi.

https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-ar750s/

https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

u want this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBXMBQF

>He's right if you travel for business regularly, tons of hotel wifi's captive portals screw w/streaming sticks terribly

I stay in hotels on average 3 nights a week, so I picked up one of these that I carry in my laptop bag along with my firestick and haven't had any issues since

Amazon has been suggesting me this GL.iNET one for a while, assume that's the same thing you're looking at.

I used to just carry an old NetGear WNDR3700 with me, since I had it lying around anyway. Takes up a lot of space in your suitcase though.

That's an access point, you need a Router and Access point so that it will give out IP addresses via DHCP.


Check out this dude: https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=glinet&qid=1554322043&s=gateway&sr=8-2


This router runs off USB, even the one on the X32! I use it and it works great, even in crowded conventions, just don't expect crazy range if it's on a trade room floor with 30+ other Wi-Fi networks.

I am using it in an open source portable router with USB-A port that can read and use 4G USB modems. You can of course tether and use it on PC.

GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext Gigabit Travel AC Router (Slate), 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Support, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Cloudflare DNS, Power Adapter and Cables Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBXMBQF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mLLQCbGYH0DHB

I have an iPhone so using it on it is not an option. No idea about Android.

Telecom Egypt has also introduced new home broadband plans with “PS4 quota” recently. I am planning to test it in summer and see how it works hoping I can game the system.

I don’t live in Egypt. I only visit during vacations so it takes time for me to check stuff like this and find options. I am personally against scamming/gaming carriers but I also hate it when they don’t respect net neutrality. If they feel like offering extra quota to a specific website/service then they can afford to offer it to every other service too.

I use this quite frequently and I believe it would do about everything other than a USB antenna? GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext Gigabit Travel AC Router (Slate), 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Support, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Cloudflare DNS, Power Adapter and Cables Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBXMBQF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_p.ZUDbX4SKCJ2

I have the GL-AR750 and use it when traveling in Vegas. It's OpenWRT based, so it's pretty robust and you can get WAN access thru the WAN port, WiFi, a USB modem, or a tethered phone. You can even have concurrent WiFi clients and hosts on the same band (i.e. connecting to "UnsafeHotelWiFi" as a client for internet access on 2.4Ghz while also running "PlzDon'tHackMe" for your personal network on 2.4Ghz AND 5Ghz)

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It has OpenVPN and other common protocols built in, IIRC. And I think it even has zerotier if you want to give that a shot. I've used that in the past as it can route over 443, though setup can be qwirky. It also has a tor package, though I have no experience with it.

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Lately, I use an OpenVPN tunnel from the router to PriTunl on a $5/mo VPS and it works pretty solid. The most annoying part is you have to drop the VPN to log into the hotel networks sometimes, though I have built bypass rules for some hotel chains. Not a huge deal and it's nice to be able to have my computer, phone, and Chromecast on on a private-ish, protected-ish network (nothing's perfect!). I have also setup PiHole as the VPN's DNS to take the load off the router. It also lets me have adblock on all of my devices as I VPN direct to the server when not on the AR750.

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I would definitely buy it again or it's big brother, the GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext, that has gigabit ports and adjustable antennae.

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Not affiliated in anyway, just happen to use one regularly!

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Cheers!

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EDIT: added the tor package link.

Devices that run DD-WRT can run the OpenVPN client. Doing what you describe is one of the features of "travel routers" that are useful in Hotels where you don't have access to the main WiFi device.

They range from $20 on up. https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

I’ve got family on the same configuration as you, except 1121 (POE version).

You might want to find a router that you can install openWRT on. Then create a multi-wan load balance and failover link. That way if the LTE goes down for a bit it’ll use the DSL.

I’m also doing trunking (creating 1 big pipe out of two smaller ones), but right now it’s more hassle than it’s worth.


GL.iNet GL-AR750S-Ext Gigabit Travel AC Router (Slate), 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Support, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Cloudflare DNS, Power Adapter and Cables Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBXMBQF/

This guy might work or this guy:


GL.iNet GL-AR750 Travel AC Router, 300Mbps(2.4G)+433Mbps(5G) Wi-Fi, 128MB RAM, MicroSD Storage Support, OpenWrt/LEDE pre-Installed, Power Adapter and Cables Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07712LKJM/

Have you seen an OpenWRT router made for Security-savvy people? Please refer to our product page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBXMBQF It's designed for travel, but it might also fit your needs.

If they have a hard-line and don't prevent you from connecting to their LAN... pretty much any router device you want.

You could also use a travel WiFi router that works as a bridge. Connect to the building WiFi via the router, than connect your devices to that router. For Example

Why not go external?
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750-300Mbps-pre-installed-Included/dp/B07712LKJM

If you can make X run off just the second NIC then a router with built in vpn support should do the trick I would think.

If you want to go a little fancier:
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF

You might even have a router already that can do this:
https://openwrt.org/toh/start

You could get one of these pre loaded with OpenWRT

https://smile.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR300M-Pre-installed-Performance-Programmable/dp/B01I92T754/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=GL.iNET+sim+card&qid=1567713707&s=electronics&sr=1-1-fkmr0

https://smile.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR750S-Ext-pre-Installed-Cloudflare-Included/dp/B07GBXMBQF/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=GL.iNET+sim+card&qid=1567713707&s=electronics&sr=1-1-fkmr1

Then power it via a power bank. As large or as small as you want. They just run off micro usb 5v 1 amp connection.

https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B0194WDVHI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=power+bank&qid=1567713843&s=electronics&sr=1-3

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EDIT: You can also tether these to a cell phone if you need to. Quite flexible devices.

If you want a cheap option that gives you some other flexibility you could look at an inexpensive router with multiple LAN ports that supports AP Mode. That one device would act like a switch and an access point in one. Something like this should do it, as long as you don't mind updating the firmware and have only one device that needs to be wired. Or this one to get 3x gigabit wired ports rather than 2x 10/100 on the cheaper device.