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Reddit mentions of TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N)

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We found 101 Reddit mentions of TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N). Here are the top ones.

TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N)
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    Features:
  • Pocket sized Wireless N router Travels effortlessly
  • Quickly create a secure Wi Fi hotspot to Share with family and friends; External Power Supply 5V/1A
  • 300 Mbps Wi Fi speed on 2.4G hertz band for lag Free video streaming and online gaming
  • Compatible with Chrome cast
  • Micro USB port for Powering via an external adapter or USB port
  • Suppots Router, AP, Client, Repeater and WISP operation modes
  • Pre Encryption function sets initial SSID and password Protection. Antenna Type:On-Board
  • Industry leading 2 year Warranty and unLimited 24/7 technical Support
  • Extend existing Wi Fi to improve signal strength and maximize Coverage; Operating Temperature: 0℃-40℃ (32℉-104℉)
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ColorBasic
Height0.7 Inches
Length2.2 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateMarch 2022
SizeN300 Nano Travel Router
Weight0.45 Pounds
Width2.2 Inches

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Found 101 comments on TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N):

u/honestFeedback · 12 pointsr/Chromecast

Hi. I don't really follow the religious part of this but I'm interested in understanding it. Is this part of the concept where you can't use machinery on the sabbath, as this guy is controlling your TV making you either have it on all day, or break you religious obligations by turning it off?

That was just for my interest. He's a dick regardless of that for a) controlling your chromecast and b) sticking his nose in your religion.

As said elsewhere here - maybe look into getting another router. Maybe this one. Allows you to connect the router to your current wifi, and set-up a private network from that that your neighbour won't be able to use.

u/Steve2828 · 8 pointsr/googlehome

You want a bridge, not a repeater - a repeater wouldn't help. You need something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480305232&sr=8-4&keywords=wifi+bridge

You create a wifi network with this, and join your Google Home and phone to that. Then have he bridge join your dorm's wifi network. This creates a wifi network that only you and your Home see.

u/meeekus · 6 pointsr/PleX

I bring my roku and use a travel network router. If there is any authentication, any device connected to the router can act as the authenticator. I usually use my phone to enter the room number and last name. Then the session is tied to the router.

u/Bobby_Marks2 · 6 pointsr/VintageApple

I have an 867MHz G4 TiBook, running OS 9. I do most of my writing on it.

It isn't that heavy, although I guess that depends on what people mean by mobile. I'm not hiking somewhere to setup and work on it, so I don't have an issue. I wouldn't think twice about a bus/train commute with it. It's just a laptop. Doesn't hurt at all to use on your lap, if that's what you mean.

Battery life is poor, but it depends on what you do and how you want to use it. At full brightness and running the CPU for performance, even without crunching I can burn through the battery in an hour or so. But turn the brightness down, minimize everything else that eats power - I can get 4+ hours out of it. If you're serious, you either buy a new battery, or take the time to rebuild your own.

You say you don't need WiFi, but if you do: AirPort cards don't play nice with OS9, and they don't support WPA2 so they don't really connect anywhere even on OS X. What I do is use a USB-powered travel router that basically turns wifi networks into an ethernet connection. Aside from a couple of cables and a tiny box connected when online, it's a really simple way to connect to any/every modern wireless network - I recommend it even if just to surf and download classic software directly to the system. Speaking of surfing: Classilla. You can do quite a few useful tweaks to it, block out ad servers, and ultimately you are able to surf most reasonable websites (Reddit, Google, Mac Garden, anything text-driven or served by the great wiby.me search engine for ancient-friendly websites).

That said, the TiBook makes for a great writing machine with OS9, specifically because it takes that effort to get online and be distracted. Even if you can't get all-day battery out of it, it puts you in your creative space and leaves you alone. Even if it needs cables, or a power outlet. When it comes to writing, the most important aspect of a laptop to me is how much my fingers and wrists like the keyboard, and the keyboard is great.

If you are so inclined, I also recommend a good solid clamshell iBook. They are bulkier and heavier, and smaller screens really bother some people, but the keyboard is without a doubt the greatest laptop keyboard I've ever used (and it's a common sentiment around the web).

u/SpyCake1 · 5 pointsr/Cruise

Kids these days....

But back on point, I'd recommend a nano/travel router like this one here - https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=dp_ob_title_hi

u/stevecrox0914 · 5 pointsr/debian

You can by AP Clients for not much money, basically they can be configured to connect to a wifi network and then expose a ethernet port for you to connect a device to. I've yet to meet a ethernet device Debians installer can't figure out.

I use the below for installing things on to my tablet hybrid:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=twister_B01KPTBU0O?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

u/bericp1 · 4 pointsr/Chromecast

Edit: Turns out Chromecast does require not just a wifi connection to communicate with devices on the network, but also an internet connection in order to run the "apps" that handle the steaming.

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Back when I was in living in my university's dorms and my roommates and I wanted to use Chromecast, we bought this TP-Link travel router ($25) to just create your own quick private wi-fi network.

If you buy that little guy (eligible for Prime), you can probably set him up at home and connect your Chromecast to it before you leave. Then you should just be able to plug them both in at the cabin, they'll reconnect to each other, and after connecting whatever device you're streaming from to the wifi network, you might be able to cast your movies. Of course, none of the connected devices will have an internet connection which may be required for certain apps/services to cast even if the content is stored offline but I can't tell you for sure which ones, if any.

Or, you can go the safest route (dare I call it "old-fashioned") and just get an HDMI adapter for your tablet. Let me know what tablet you have and I can find one that should work.

u/InsaneNinja · 4 pointsr/shortcuts

Apple takes full advantage of Wifi-Direct, so you may end up not even needing to put your phone on WiFi all that often. Or just simply turn off Auto-Join.

Personally I would use a little Wi-Fi re-broadcaster with a hidden SSID. Such as this.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO

u/l3rian · 4 pointsr/googlehome

TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_f1Y3BbX91J5NC

This is what you will want. You can tell it to connect to your apartment's Wi-Fi with it and then set your own hot spot up with your own password. Put the chromecast, home and any other device you want private on there. I have one for a similar situation and it works great! 👍

u/theotherdanlynch · 4 pointsr/buildapc

Forget about a card. You'll get a faster, more reliable connection with a bridge and won't need to screw around with drivers. If your router is 802.11AC, get this one for $35. If your router is 802.11N, get this one for $30. In either case, put it in "Client" mode and connect it to your computer with a short Ethernet cable. Also connect a USB cable from the computer to the bridge to power it so it'll turn on/off with your computer.

u/oldpueblo · 3 pointsr/sonos

You can buy your own access point and connect it via wireless to the existing router/access point. When I take my Sonos gear to remote places for events I use this little guy to manage it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO

Now whether or not someone higher up the network chain can still see your speakers, I don't know. You could also go into the speaker settings and disable wireless, then run ethernet to them from a small switch that connects to that device. Not sure if that'd keep them isolated or not, I'll see if I can replicate that and let you know. Then your phone could just connect to your own hotspot then upstream to the other wifi. It's another hop, but maybe you don't care when it comes to your phone. Alternatively get a similar device with better Wi-Fi speeds, just know that Sonos will only use the "older protocols".

u/asjmcguire · 3 pointsr/Chromecast

Yup, that means it's working as intended. Nope they don't need the Chromecast app - that's only for setting it up. The only way to achieve what you want is to have the Chromecast on it's own network that is separate to the main network - not just extending the original network. This means that you require a router that gives out DHCP addresses and uses the original network as it's backhaul internet connection. A router like this: http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR802N-Wireless-Repeater-300Mbps/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=dp_ob_title_ce would do the job. You connect it in Hotspot mode and tell it to use the existing wireless network or it's internet connection.

u/fedsam · 3 pointsr/HomeNetworking

Log in to the UI of your zyxel and see if there is a wifi bridge option. if so, use that. If not, then get something like THIS which is a bridge.

u/ControlEngineer · 3 pointsr/PLC

tplink nano router that is the model I use

u/localgeek · 3 pointsr/HomeNetworking

Something like this should do what you need, it takes a little bit of networking know how to get set up initially, but isn't super complicated. It will connect wirelessly to the campground network, then allow you to broadcast your own wifi network off of it. it is only 2.4GHz, but the smart home devices mostly are 2.4 anyway so you wouldn't notice any difference there. it also does have a LAN port you could connect a switch to if you wanted to hard wire other devices into it (or if just 1 device you could connect it direct to the LAN port)

u/thejawa · 3 pointsr/youtubetv

The best way to do it is to get a travel router. Chromecast doesn't have an authentication page to get you past hotel WiFi logins where you have to sign in every day. You'll likely never get the Chromecast onto the WiFi. The next hurdle is to get past HDMI input locked TVs, which there's a few tricks on the internet but the most recent hotel I was at I couldn't get around it.

Either way, a travel router is a more secure way to browse the internet while at a hotel. It was a great decision in my book and has allowed me to use my Chromecast at numerous places.

The one I got: TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_iLXZBb4PYJ8TC

u/silvernutter · 3 pointsr/ps2

There are a few things you could do. You could get a wireless bridge to convert the wifi back to an ethernet connection. If your house is relatively new you could attempt powerline networking. This would allow you to send an ethernet signal over your home's power grid to an outlet in your room.

Perhaps there is a way to turn your laptop into a wireless bridge, but I'm not aware of one, especially on Windows. I have heard of people doing such things with a raspberry pi however.

What are you looking to do with an online PS2?

u/bman87 · 3 pointsr/HomeNetworking

That should work. This is cheaper and supports Client mode which is pretty much what you would need. Connect it to your apartments WiFi in client mode, and plug the ethernet cable from it into your routers WAN interface.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO

u/exonwarrior · 3 pointsr/Chromecast

I second what /u/darthgeek has said; there isn't really a way to make your Chromecast private without direct access to the router's configuration.

It's also very possible that device discovery won't be possible anyway; also most Unis I know use 801.2X authentication (basically, have to put in your uni email and a pass to connect) so the Chromecast won't work without the travel router anyway.

My friend uses this one and she says it works like a charm - notice it even says "Chromecast compatible" in the description.

u/wordyplayer · 3 pointsr/wyzecam

Yes this is the way. Same as for cruise ships.

This one would work for you. You connect this router to comcast. Then you connect a phone or pc to this router and do the Comcast login. Then connect camera to this router. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=dp_ob_title_hi


u/MeowMixSong · 3 pointsr/cordcutters

You need a portable router to log into the hotel's wifi, and repeat it to your room. They likely have AP isolation on, so each device will not be able to see, (or communicate), with each other. You're basically going to need to set up a router to reroute the hotel's wifi on your own private network. it's the same principal as repeating a public access point for use in your house. These will work for your needs:

Alfa Network 1000mW High Power Wireless G 802.11g Wi-Fi USB Adapter with 5dBi Antenna AWUS036H: $29.99 + Alfa R36 802.11 b/g/N Repeater and Range Extender for AWUS036H:$79.99

Cheaper solution: TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N): $27.95

u/TarableCode · 2 pointsr/VintageApple

I used this one for a while, works pretty well: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO

u/hockeythug · 2 pointsr/Hue

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Put it in client mode, connect it to your wifi network, plug your hub into it, and you will be good to go.

u/AF0105 · 2 pointsr/gadgets

Maybe this little AP will work for you? TL-WR802N It's harder to find them with AC, but I don't think you'll need it with your appliction for it.

u/massivescoop · 2 pointsr/Roku

If this is all you want to do, you can try a pocket router like tp-link's for under $30. It might be harder than getting your RA's approval. Some school's require you to register devices to use Ethernet. If so, they won't approve the MAC address of a router.

u/SathedIT · 2 pointsr/PleX

Short of hard wiring, that's probably your only option. Wireless USB is going to have a higher latency. Not to mention, internal vs USB simply work different. USB polls while your internal card generates interrupts.

If you truly want it wireless and you don't want to swap your internal card, try investing in a repeater/AP that you can wire over ethernet to your laptop. Something like this.

u/skeeezicks · 2 pointsr/PLC

I use one of these from a recommendation of other users on here and its fantastic.

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https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tp+link+nano&qid=1573490671&s=electronics&sr=1-1

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Plug this into the network switch in the control panel and have access to the PLC, HMI, VFD, etc withouth being tethered to something with a Ethernet cable.

u/Cabut · 2 pointsr/pelotoncycle

Buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO

The box connects to your wifi, and you can then connect your bike to the box.

u/danskeman · 2 pointsr/Windows10
  1. Simply try deleting driver (not updating) and then rebooting

  2. buy a different wifi adaptor and try that.

  3. If that does not work, try a repair upgrade ie downloading iso, double clicking on it and running setup.exe. Backup valuable data in case crap happens.

  4. If all else fails, a work around is to buy a small travel router like

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Support-Hotspot-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO

    Then you can bridge link this to your wifi, and connect it to pc via internet slot.
u/harakan2 · 2 pointsr/Hue

Many wireless repeaters/range extenders have an Ethernet port you can use for this purpose; just configure it into client mode, join the repeater to the normal WiFi network, and plug the Hue hub into the repeater's Ethernet port.

Just one random example:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

u/Cool-Beaner · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

This is the answer.

The on-board tiny little WiFi with it tiny little antenna works, but it doesn't give much throughput. I have used something like this in the past. It really made a big difference in performance. This also looks interesting.

While the WiFi chip is your biggest bottleneck, the OS will slow you down some. There is too much going on in the background. Try a stripped down OS like DietPi, Minibian, or Raspbian Lite.

Realistically, as /u/bobstro said, just get a travel router.

u/HornyPrincePineapple · 2 pointsr/smarthome

You can use a travel router to rebroadcast your phone hotspot with a new SSID and connect everything to that. Then your phone will only see 1 device effectively connected.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_kndUBb8PR5B9Y


u/trekkie1701c · 2 pointsr/HomeServer

I have one of these. It works fairly well, and on top of providing ethernet out (which you can hook the server in to, or a switch if you need more than one port), it creates its own wifi network, so you'd be able to have your own LAN separate from the university network and more easily access the server without worrying about any blocking or other shenanigans they might do.

u/frozen_mercury · 2 pointsr/mildlyinteresting

This is correct. Even better if you carry a travel router like this. You can create your own access point, and clone the MAC address of one of your phone or laptops in your router settings. When you will connect to this new access point you will be redirected to the same login page but if you login using the device whose MAC address you spoofed in the router, any other device can access internet without the need to log in. When you have to login, just use the same device.

u/quinncom · 2 pointsr/onebag

These appear to be good alternatives to the TL-MR3040:

  • $20 GL.iNet GL-MT300N-V2: comes with OpenWRT preinstalled.
  • $27 GL.iNet Microuter: super-tiny, plugs directly into a powerbank/usb charger; OpenWRT preinstalled.
  • $30 TP-Link N300 (not sure if OpenWRT or DD-WRT runs on this).

    None of these have a built-in battery, but they can be powered by an external USB battery power bank.
u/Archer_37 · 2 pointsr/cordcutters

It does need a wired network connection.

That said, you could also get some sort of Wifi Bridge and use that to connect back to the wifi.

But unless you have some killer wireless, Streaming this will use a fair bit of bandwidth.

u/_Rogue_Shadow_ · 2 pointsr/Hue

For anyone else reading this, you can just get a cheap router like this and use it to convert WiFi to Ethernet.

u/wwabc · 2 pointsr/iphonehelp

get a little travel router, hide the ssid, no one will care

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO

u/UnkleMike · 2 pointsr/PFSENSE

There's this for $30.

u/unkmunk · 1 pointr/techsupport

I'll go in a slightly different direction and give you another option beyond usb, pcie and powerline. How about a wifi bridge?
I have a similar situation with one of my printers, I bought a wifi travel router configured it for bridge mode and its been rock solid.

http://amzn.com/B00TQEX8BO

u/p_sweezy · 1 pointr/BitcoinMining

You'll need a router one way or another to connect multiple devices to a single internet connection, so no, you can't directly connect it to your PC.

I don't know what kind of setup you have, but here's mine in case it helps. I have a wifi router that I use for my home network. My miners connect to from the garage wirelessly, using a TP-Link N300 travel router (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TQEX8BO/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1) in bridge mode connected to a TP-Link 5 port switch (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FNFSPY/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1). If you have a wireless router and a single miner that is out of wired range, you can connect the N300 directly to the miner with an ethernet cable and put it in bridge mode to get the miner on the network wirelessly. If it's within wired range you'd just connect it directly to the router.

My setup was pretty much plug and play with DHCP, but YMMV.

u/sminty7 · 1 pointr/teslamotors

Get a travel router. I got this one. When first setting it up, you connect to it via a laptop or phone (I've found laptop/computer is more reliable). Then connect to the public xfinity (or any public wifi that requires that pop-up window) within the interface and it gives you the pop-up window to type in your credentials. Now the travel router is connected to public wifi. Then you put the travel router in the car and connect the car to the travel router (you can set your own wifi name and pw for it). You'll just need a portable USB battery to keep the router powered. Hope that makes sense.

u/clement_rxx · 1 pointr/HomePod

Hi,

I bought this Travel router and it works perfectly with my HomePod to create a new WiFi with WPA.

u/WayneRooneysHairPlug · 1 pointr/amateurradio

Well, my area is similar. The few repeaters I have access to are both DMR-MARC and the Openspot gives me access to Brandmeister. But that being said, you just have to write a code plug that will work for both the Openspot and your local repeaters.

Looking at something I overlooked earlier, you should be able to use a Freedompop but you will need to purchase one of these as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Openspot does not have Wifi and that router will allow you to connect the Openspot to any wifi device. For instance, my phone is a hotspot and I use that along with my Openspot when I am mobile. It works great. I can even pull over to the side of the road, pull out my tablet and go to http://openspot and switch modes to D-Star if I want to. It is all very convenient.

u/ParkerM · 1 pointr/archlinux

This is kind of a non-answer or may not be relevant to your use case, but a cheap travel router can be a huge QoL increase if you're regularly dealing with captive portals. I got this one a few years ago for use with Hotel wifi. You can login to a captive portal through the router and have your session associated with it rather than a single personal device, effectively creating your own little internet-connected personal network.

u/Borabear · 1 pointr/homeautomation

So i bought this... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 hopefully tomorrow when it gets here it will work. Also, does anyone by any chance know how to find the MAC address for the phillips hue bridge?

u/Watada · 1 pointr/wireless

Absolutely. Something like this would work great in WISP mode.

As /u/ElectroSpore says, normally you would have any problems when connecting to .11n so don't worry that the device I linked is .11n.

u/inshushinak · 1 pointr/googlehome

Lots of public networks don't allow intra-network comms between devices -- so you can't have your phone talk to your Home, your Home talk to a Cast, etc. Makes setup for IoT stuff really hard. One solution is to get yourself a wifi to wifi router like this:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO

which you can have log in once to the network (set it to use your laptop's mac, then log in from the laptop), and then all your devices are NAT'd behind it.

I carry one of these as standard kit in my work bag because it also lets me get around 'only one device for $15/day' crappy wifi in hotels. :)

u/workredditaccount5 · 1 pointr/techsupport

What you need is a wireless bridge. You could then have the bridge connect to your phone and then pass that connection to other devices via ethernet ports. https://kb.netgear.com/227/What-is-a-wireless-bridge

Not a recommendation, but this one would work. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO

u/tatamongus · 1 pointr/Hue

This travel router worked beautifully on my school's network.

u/MeCJay12 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Ah. Look at travel routers like this

u/Disposable-001 · 1 pointr/Hue

Your best solution is to put your Hue bridge on the WiFi network, and solve both problems, and just remove your own reliance on out of home control making your whole setup a bit more reliable.

What I would suggest, is a small access point such as this TP-Link one, which can be configured as a bridge.

What you do then, is connect the Hue bridge to this thing, and it allows your hue bridge to reside on the wireless network, instead of the wired one.

Your lights don't care… and as your phone is also on wifi, they'll finally both be on the same network.

That way you can add your friend just by pushing the button on the hue bridge.

Configuring this device as a bridge will NOT add a new wifi network, it will connect to the existing wifi network as a client, and just provide a wired connection from the wifi, to your Hue bridge. I hope that makes sense.

u/srandtimenull · 1 pointr/italy

Un affarino del genere e passa la paura.

u/callmejeremy · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

I have a portable travel router that works in different modes. One of those is wireless bridge/client where it uses its antenna to connect to a wireless network and then I can connect a Ethernet cable to it and whatever.
They are cheap. This isn't mine, but they're all about the same
TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.n.ZzbG7CX1W2

u/Sv651 · 1 pointr/xbox360

TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bABQzbSS2V2RD

u/danger_zone1794 · 1 pointr/lifx

TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DSeKzbFHQEF06

Pretty easy to set up, plugged it into the back of the onhub and followed the instructions that came with the additional router. Anything that has issues with channel switching just goes to that router. All the light and the router still shows up in the on hub app too which is convenient for some stuff.

u/VectorCell · 1 pointr/AskTechnology

Oops, yeah, I wasn't considering the fact that there are three separate LANs involved here.

There do seem to be options, however. Here's an article proposing three different ways to accomplish this. From my point of view, using dedicated hardware, such as a load-balancing router, with three of these in client mode, could possibly do the trick, unless I'm missing something,

u/doskey · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

> WISP

Thank you! That is what I was looking for. Apparently very popular with travel routers. Thinking of starting with this TP-LINK one and working up from there.

u/Mad-Gunner · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Two options to accomplish the goal:

(1) use a Wi-Fi bridge to convert the upstream wireless network into a wired input that can be plugged into a traditional Wi-Fi router WAN port;

(2) use a router or other device that supports WISP (wireless ISP) mode, where it will connect via Wi-Fi to the upstream network, and then provide you with a protected segment behind the free wireless segment. Example: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

Good luck!


PS - contrary to somebody's reply in this thread, yes, you can use double-NAT. There isn't really a limit to the number of times traffic can run through NAT. NAT = Network Address Translation, where the IP address (and often the TCP/UDP port number) of the client device is rewritten to a different, outside-facing address. The NAT gateway maintains a session table to ensure returning packets are passed back to the correct client device. Inbound conversations only work if there is a manual mapping performed, or the gateway has advanced application inspection to determine the optimal client device to pass a new incoming session toward (still requires at least one outbound initiation from the client device).


In this specific thread, inbound services are already limited due to not controlling the first position (upstream) where NAT is performed. Adding additional NAT gateways works fine for outbound services (e.g. web browsing) where your client device initiates the connection to a remote resource.


Using a NAT router behind a NAT router will work for web browsing, emails, Netflix streaming, many games, etc. Any multi-player game that requires a special config on the router to allow incoming traffic likely won't work, which is generally limited to older titles.

u/3PointOneFour · 1 pointr/PS4

Have you considered something like this: TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bmeMzbQJK9GKG

It will let you connect to an existing Wifi network (or wired) and rebroadcast as your own wireless network which you could hook up many devices to...

u/break4 · 1 pointr/amazonecho

I don't advocate doing this lightly. If you work in a large business, their networking IT guys will probably hate this.

Get a travel router. Something like this. You connect to it, then tell it to connect to your work's wifi. Then it'll broadcast a separate wifi network that your dot can connect to.

u/DarknessDragon88 · 1 pointr/Stadia

I use this guy

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

It's cheap, it's only a wireless N router, but it's been working fine for me. I haven't used it for gaming but it works just fine for when I stream Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and Youtube.


The other nice thing about the travel router is some places I've stayed only let so many devices connect to the internet without paying more... well the router is just seen as one device... so I connect the router to the internet and then connect every other device to the router and boom, as many devices as I want without paying extra lol.

u/stewharr · 1 pointr/tmobile

I've used one of these TP Link nano routers and switched it to bridge mode to connect an old TiVO I had that did not do wifi.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1493321296&sr=8-13&keywords=tplink

It's cheap and easy to setup.

u/alexisthepyro · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

If you read the description it says the router has OpenWrt and OpenVPN pre-installed. OpenVPN alone is what can accomplish what the quote you gave describes rather awkwardly, so it probably just has firewall functionality also.

I'd also recommend getting something simpler for yourself. Maybe this?

u/Butthatsmyusername · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

It doesn't have to be the ISP doing it, it could be the building owner. Maybe they think things like a chromecast will congest the network because the data has to go from the AP to the pc back to the AP then to the chromecast? Idk.

Regardless, /u/aonysllo is right, a travel router should do the job. I found this one after a brief google. I'm sure you could find a better one with some more research.

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u/hoochxxx · 1 pointr/techsupport

Like TehWildMan says, it sounds like you want a wireless access point. You can reconfigure a router to do that in a couple of ways. Either by setting it up as a wireless access point, thus extending the existing network, or by plugging the ethernet port into the WAN port of a spare router, though this creates a separate network from your normal network.

If you're thinking more along the lines of for travel, there are pocket routers such as https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ which can act as a router, a wi-fi bridge, access point, and lots of other good stuff. I'm not specifically recommending this router, but just giving it out as an example.

u/user699 · 1 pointr/AndroidQuestions

This probably doesn't help now, but something like this is what you want: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U__6cY8BbV77Q3E

u/lordhamster1977 · 1 pointr/Chromecast

>https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=mp\_s\_a\_1\_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538487713&sr=8-3&pi=AC\_SX236\_SY340\_FMwebp\_QL65&keywords=travel+router&dpPl=1&dpID=41bvmr12GiL&ref=plSrch

It does work w/ a travel router, or by cloning your phone's MAC address. That said, I agree... it is easier to use the HDMI adapter. I just hook my phone to the TV this way and use it for netflix and prime video while traveling. This also allows me to quickly and easily switch between VPN servers, or even watch movies I've "downloaded" to my device if I'm in a country w/ crappy internet.

u/WowkoWork · 1 pointr/Chromecast

Honestly probably getting a cheap battery powered travel router on Amazon. Tp link makes some. Get one with WISP so you can connect to the hotel wifi then rebroadcast your own local wifi. That would be cheaper and more reliable than a RasPi.


https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538487713&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=travel+router&dpPl=1&dpID=41bvmr12GiL&ref=plSrch

u/the4ner · 1 pointr/GooglePixel

get a little travel router like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487615584&sr=1-3&keywords=travel+router

that will provide a local wifi network for your devices, and also allow you to share your phone's hotspot over that local wifi network.

u/lefos123 · 1 pointr/smarthome

I grabbed one of these for connecting my printer which only had an Ethernet port. Put it in Client Mode and then it will connect to your WiFi. And connect your Ethernet device:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

If you have an old router you can probably flash ddwrt or tomato and achieve the same thing.

Also, if you have other non WiFi devices. A small switch could connect to your WiFi bridge.

u/ChilliNerd · 1 pointr/Switch

If your Wi-Fi needs a web browser to connect, I would recommend buying and setting up a travel router. The Wi-Fi at my apartment works the same way with the web browser login. I set a travel router up and now I use it as my main network at home with no browser logins. I've linked the one I bought below.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=4L6OSO43K933&keywords=tp+link+travel+router&qid=1568990768&sprefix=tp+link+travel%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-3

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> Anyone know a decent wifi to ethernet adapter for fairly cheap? I've been eyeing [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523114842&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi+to+ethernet+adapter) but I'm looking for better suggestions. I'd like 5Ghz but it's not required.

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u/infered5 · 1 pointr/pcmasterrace

Anyone know a decent wifi to ethernet adapter for fairly cheap? I've been eyeing [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523114842&sr=1-3&keywords=wifi+to+ethernet+adapter) but I'm looking for better suggestions. I'd like 5Ghz but it's not required.

u/TillyFace89 · 1 pointr/homelab

Something like this might work well: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

They can act as a wifi client bridge so that you don't need to dedicate an entire desktop to the task of bridging your network.

u/Keeloi79 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Wireless Client Bridge is what you'd need. This WR802 works as one; just has to be configured in the initial setup. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

u/computerguy0-0 · 1 pointr/homeautomation

TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_W38aAbDFB3SW7

Cheapest, easiest, most reliable way I know of doing what you want to do.

u/OnlineDegen · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

I do not get very good speeds as it is, since it is a cell phone. I'm lucky to get 1.2 megaBYTES per second.

I wonder if I would be better off with the TP Link N300 since it is advertised as a bridge, which is what I want (I think?).

Part of my problem is I don't know what lingo to use, so I don't know what terms to put into the search engines.

u/kenobe · 1 pointr/homeautomation

Well, a travel router acting in "hotspot mode" as it is commonly referred as is a very good way to do this. I think someone linked to a suitable product like this https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Travel-Extender-TL-WR802N/dp/B00TQEX8BO/

The point is that if you like to create a own network you have to route data traffic. Exactly how you want to achieve this is can be solved with A LOT OF solutions. But I second all those who have recommended a cheap travel router and just set it up. This would be the simplest, albeit not the best perfomance wise, way.

u/Joshua1017 · 1 pointr/royalcaribbean

No if you buy the hotspot off Amazon.

TP-Link N300 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router - WiFi Bridge/Range Extender/Access Point/Client Modes, Mobile in Pocket(TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P4TxDbKKH5PQ8

I know this worked as I used it on adventure in june

u/zrouse · 1 pointr/wireless

The thing with chromecast is it needs to have internet connectivity to work.

If you have plenty of content on a portable drive i would just get a roku or firetv (the box versions, not the sticks). Each has the ability to play directly from an external attached device (USB drive or hard drive), and will always work even if you don't have internet connectivity.

If you want a simple travel router there are tons of options, but i have this and it works great.

u/Linard · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

So could I buy something like the TP-Link TL-SG105 plug both my desktop and the 20€ router I already bought into it, and have my gigabit over lan straight to my desktop and WLAN over the router/AP?

(Or maybe get something like this as my AP?)

u/bammurdead · 1 pointr/amazonecho

You could also use one of these little nifty portable routers, so the network is always on as long as it has power.

TP-Link N300 Wireless Wi-Fi Nano Travel Router with Range Extender/Access Point/Client/Bridge Modes (TL-WR802N) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6thJAb2PM3SYT

u/JudaiMustang · 1 pointr/techsupport

Ahh, that link is super helpful. I had only found the official documentation initially, which didn't seem to mention security support. I can see a couple options:


  1. Run an ethernet cable to the device. Pros: Requires zero configuration and is arguably the most secure. Since it's within wifi range, it shouldn't be /too/ far from the router that running a cable would take forever though. Cons: Most time consuming (or costly if you hire a contractor).


  2. On the access point that is closest to the aquarium, dedicate one radio to a new SSID called "Aquarium." Give it security settings compatible with this unit (WPA2-PSK with AES encrpytion). Ideally, turn on MAC Address whitelisting and have the only whitelisted MAC Address be that of this aquarium unit. Pros: Costs nothing to implement. Don't have to run a wire. Cons: If your current security scheme is more complex, this creates an easier attack surface. Reduces the capability of that access point for all other tasks since one radio is dedicated to this unit.


  3. Use a wireless bridge to take wifi in from your existing setup and send out an ethernet cable to the aquarium. You could probably get away with a fairly cheap unit like this one. Pros: Just slap it in client mode and your setup is done. Dirt cheap too. Cons: adds another point of failure. Make sure it works with your specific security setup before buying it.


    Personally, I'd probably pick option 3 if it works in my environment most of the time. I'd pick option 1 only if there was already an ethernet port nearby in use and just throw a little cheap 4-5 port unmanaged switch on it. Option 2 works well only if the wifi from that access point is not utilized to capacity.
u/d0gg75 · 0 pointsr/applehelp

Make sure you don't get in trouble for creating a private network… but this is what you want to use

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQEX8BO

u/E-Man1864 · 0 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Just buy a travel sized router and plug it in to the Ethernet jack in the room.

u/terminal_veracity · 0 pointsr/Chromecast

I assume the OP was more concerned with hearing new notifications pop up. If the concern is privacy, use a pocket router like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TQEX8BO/