Best portable wifi on the market 【2020】? 3g and 4g modem router
Table of contents:
- What is a portable WiFi router
- Advantages of having a portable WiFi router
- Ensure portability
- Bandwidth and LTE coverage
- Data plan
- Autonomy
- Firmware and extras
- Best portable WiFi router on the market
- Huawei Unlocked E5573Bs
- Huawei E5576
- Huaewi E8372
- Huawei E5577s-321
- Huawei E5885
- TP-Link 7350
- TP-Link 7450
- NETGEAR AC790
- NETGEAR AirCard AC810
- NETGEAR Nighthawk M1
- TP-Link Archer MR200
- D-Link DWR-953
- GL.iNet Slate (GL-AR750S)
- Conclusions on the best WiFi repeater on the market
Wireless connectivity is key today to facilitate the mobility of users and provide us with Internet access in almost any circumstance. That is why in this guide we collect the best portable WiFi routers on the market. Those that are not only limited to being placed on the table of our desk but others that use the LTE and 4G network to ensure a connection to the network of networks, the Internet.
And as we will not give the keys about these sections and the different models that can be found with their most notable advantages and characteristics. Without further ado, we hope yours is here!
Index of contents
What is a portable WiFi router
The router is a network device that is responsible for identifying and routing data packets between two or more networks, facilitating their interconnection to ensure the services requested by the client, that is, us.
A router works at layer 3 of the OSI model, the network link layer. Therefore, it is in charge of interconnecting two teams from different networks. This team is in charge of creating the internal network where our devices are, supplying a private IP address using DHCP. This LAN isolates it from the WAN network, the Internet, to ensure our privacy.
Well, a portable WiFi router does exactly this, just like any other router that our ISP provides us or that we buy on our own. The peculiarity of these is that they do not need a WAN network cable to access the Internet, but they use the wireless means available in our environment. With this we mean the LTE network, 3G, 4G and now 5G. These routers have a SIM card slot or 4G modem port, so they are ultimately network access points that we can take anywhere and consume our mobile data rate.
Other equipment such as the GL.iNET Slate also allow a private connection to the Internet from a public WiFi provider, for example a teaching center or a restaurant. It has VPN functions, access point, normal WAN connection and many more.
Advantages of having a portable WiFi router
Having portable WiFi is a great advantage at practically all levels of Internet access.
But its true purpose is not simply to ensure a connection to chat or view our social networks. Many of these users work through the Internet and are traveling continuously, so they need a portable WiFi router with a secure and reliable connection to their PC, since working from a Smartphone is not too comfortable.
Many of these routers integrate their own 4G modem. The modem is that device that allows us to translate analog signals into digital and works directly on the physical layer of the network model. Our Smartphone has a modem inside to translate the frequencies into electrical signals and thus connect to the network. Exactly the same thing happens on routers. This means that we will not need a 4G pen drive in most cases to use our portable WiFi.
Ensure portability
A portable WiFi router must above all ensure good portability of both the equipment and the Internet connection. Ultimately, it is their reason for being, so manufacturers create devices that practically fit in one hand, often even have their own battery to operate without cables.
The good thing about having portable 4G is that it will work in the vast majority of countries in the world, since modem and connection providers will ensure this operability in the entire frequency range that is used. You already know that for example the frequency of data in China is different from that of Europe, and this is something that must be taken into account.
In addition to supplying a WiFi network, these types of devices also offer many other functions, but they are undoubtedly intended for sporadic use. Many are not designed to work 24/7 like home routers, although of course, if a user does not have the possibility of having the Internet by other means at home, then what we should do is choose a larger desktop router with permanent connection to our socket.
Bandwidth and LTE coverage
The truth is that portable WiFi routers are not the highest bandwidth devices on the market. This is evident when taking the connection directly from the 3G or 4G network, so the speed will be between 100 Mbps (12.5 MB / s) and 1 Gbps (125 MB / s) and 2000 Mbps for very expensive equipment. In most cases, these portable WiFi devices are capable of delivering a maximum of 150 to 600 Mbps, which will then depend on the coverage we have, the supplier and the country where we are.
LTE connectivity is divided into categories, the higher the better bandwidth we will have. Currently 4G cat16 is the highest performance, with 2000 Mbps download and 450 Mbps upload.
If we have the option to connect by 4G LTE better than better, since it is the connection that gives us the most bandwidth. The 5G connectivity is currently being implemented, which is called to revolutionize the Internet of Things or IoT, creating an ideal world with everything interconnected and in a broadband network. We are talking about a theoretical speed of 20 Gbps down and 10 Gbps up, although currently the speeds do not even come close to these figures.
But of course it is WiFi routers, so an important aspect will be the band it operates on and its coverage. In most countries WiFi operates over the 2.4 GHz band with the 802.11n standard and over the 5 GHz band with 802.11ac. In the first case we have lower speeds, but a more extensive coverage range in closed sites, while in the second case it is just the opposite.
As they are small routers, they usually operate over 2.4 GHz to minimize consumption, but we also find Dual Band routers, although it is not usual to exceed 600 Mbps on the network.
Data plan
We must take special care with this type of routers and our data rate if we have a basic contract and with a limit of several GB at maximum speed. And it is that without hardly noticing it we could be spending a large amount of data when browsing from a laptop or tablet, consuming high-definition content or downloading data.
Therefore we recommend having highly flexible rates in this regard with at least 5 or 10 GB at least a month at maximum speed. To save data, it is advisable to connect to public WiFi when we have the opportunity, many of these routers support this function and also isolate us from the network so that nobody gets into personal matters. In this way we will take advantage of a free network at a higher speed possibly and save data.
Autonomy
Autonomy is another important aspect on which to base ourselves on the purchase, since this type of portable WiFi router must work without the need for a power connection, but what sense would it make to buy one?
An autonomy of at least 4 or 6 hours and a capacity greater than 1500 mAh should be almost mandatory, although we will always have to adapt to the budget we have. We could even use a powerband to recharge the equipment.
Firmware and extras
Something that the user also usually demands in this type of router is the possibility of managing its firmware. In purely 4G routers this possibility does not usually fit since they are ultimately designed to put the card and use without further ado, but they have LCD screens to monitor basic aspects of the connection.
But in other cases such as the recently reviewed GL.iNet Slate, we have a huge number of extra possibilities that will come in great to navigate safely. This router, for example, allows you to easily create a VPN network through which to connect our devices to the router and thus safely browse the Internet. This ensures that for example other users of a public WiFi do not see us, we can even mask our MAC address.
Other options that it can give us is the possibility of configuring the equipment for different connections, for example, 4G, Thetering (supply network via mobile), normal and current WiFi access point, a normal WAN router or even configure a server Samba files. Obviously they are options that make the product more expensive and that many users may not be interested in using.
Best portable WiFi router on the market
Below, we provide you with our updated list of the best portable WiFi. In it we have gotten a bit of everything, but always with the possibility of browsing from a mobile data network.
| Model | characteristics | Wifi | Mobile networks |
| Huawei Unlocked E5573Bs | Measurements: 94x58x10 mm
Weight: 75g Battery: 1500 mAh Autonomy: 4 h |
Dual Band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| Huawei E5576-320 | Measurements: 112x74x10 mm
Weight: 59 Battery: 1500 mAh Autonomy: 6 h |
One band: 2.4GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| Huawei E8372 | Measurements: 30 × 90 mm
Weight: 41 g Battery: No Autonomy: No |
One band: 2.4GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| Huawei E5577s-321 | Measurements: 70x50x10 mm
Weight: 231g Battery: 3000 mAh Autonomy: 12 h |
One band: 2.4GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| Huawei E5885 | Measurements: 68x120x160 mm
Weight: 195g Battery: 6500 mAh Autonomy: 25 h |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps / 5 GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps with SIM |
| TP-Link 7350 | Measurements: 106x66x16 mm
Weight: 82g Battery: 2000 mAh Autonomy: 10 h |
One band: 2.4GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| TP-Link 7450 | Measurements: 113x67x16 mm
Weight: 50g Battery: 3000 mAh Autonomy: 15 h |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps / 5 GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps with SIM |
| NETGEAR AC790 | Measurements: 110x68x15 mm
Weight: 136g Battery: - Autonomy: 11 h |
One band: 2.4GHz | 3G / 4G LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps with SIM |
| NETGEAR AirCard AC810 | Measurements: 112x69x16 mm
Weight: 132g Battery: 2930 mAh Autonomy: 11 h |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps / 5 GHz | 3G / 4G LTE Cat11 600/50 Mbps with SIM |
| NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 | Measurements: 105 × 20 mm
Weight: 240g Battery: 5040 mAh Autonomy: 8 h |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps / 5 GHz | 3G / 4G LTE Cat16 1000/150 Mbps with SIM |
| TP-Link Archer MR200 | Measurements: 202x141x34 mm
Weight: 210g Battery: No Autonomy: No |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps / 5 GHz | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| D-Link DWR-953 | Measurements: 180x80x170 mm
Weight: 290g Battery: No Autonomy: No |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps / 5 GHz | 3G / 4G LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps with SIM |
| GL.iNet Slate (GL-AR750S) | Measurements: 163x140x47 mm
Weight: 300g Battery: No Autonomy: No |
Dual Band: 300 Mbps / 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps / 5 GHz | Via 4G USB modem |
Huawei Unlocked E5573Bs
- HUAWEI Unlocked E5573B 4G / LTE Mobile WiFi Hotspot - Use with any sim Card Worldwide. 1 Year Warranty + VAT Invoice providedProduce a Wi-Fi Hotspot connecting up to 10 devices. Perfect for travel, Work or for Home entertainmentAble to connect to your Handset, Laptop, Gaming Consoles, Tablet and many moreSuper-fast 4G / LTE Download Speeds of up to 150 mbps. Wi-Fi: 802.11 a / b / g / n. 2.4G / 5Ghz, WiFi offload4G / LTE Operating Frequencies: LTE Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20 (800/900/1800/2100 / 2600MHz)
This small 4G router is one of the cheapest from the Chinese manufacturer, which only measures 94 × 58 mm weighing 75 g, so it is no bigger than a credit card. It has the corresponding slot for the SIM card, to offer download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds of 50 Mbps.
It has a 1, 500 mAh battery that can give us about 300 hours in standby mode, although only 4 hours of continuous use, which is not too much. It has a Micro-SD card slot of up to 32 GB, and the ability to connect 10 devices to the Dual-band WiFi network in 2.4 and 5 GHz. Finally we indicate that it works on LTE frequencies 1/3/5/7 / 8/20 (800/900/1800/2100 / 2600MHz)
Huawei E5576
- A pocket solution to get wi-fi at a low price; Choose the best provider for your area, since the device is fully unlocked in all networks, just insert the sim card and connect with a high download speed 4g at 150mbps, enjoy a lag-free wi-fi experience while playing games, downloads Music or Stream Movies Create a Wi-Fi hotspot, connecting up to 16 Wi-Fi enabled devices, including your phone, laptop, tablet, console and more A rechargeable battery capacity of 1500mah, 6 hours of work time, 350 hours Standby time (actual battery time may vary according to different usage environments) Huawei 4g mobile wifi allows to ensure online security on all connected devices and disconnect any device with the touch of a button
This other small router will provide us with LTE connectivity at speeds of 150 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload thanks to LTE Cat4, thinking only 59 g and measuring 112 × 74 mm. It is one of the most sold and best valued equipment by users for having an excellent performance / price ratio.
The successor of the E5573 expands its integrated battery to 1500 mAh to provide about 6 hours of autonomy. And its WiFi connection supports a maximum of 10 connected users although the speeds that can be reached in it are not specified.
Huaewi E8372
- Huawei E8372 "wingle" is open to all networks, so use the sim card of your choice Plug in and produce a WiFi access point connects up to 10 devices, while on the go to work or home entertainment Able to connect to your computer laptop, mobile phone, game consoles and many more Small, thin and light weight, convenient to travel A high 4G download speed of 150 Mbps and a speed of 50 Mbps upload
This other model is practically a typical 4G pen drive, since its size is 30 × 90 mm weighing only 40 g. Its features are also basic, with 150/50 Mbps download / upload and LTE Cat4 connection, as well as WiFi connectivity over 802.11b / g / n with capacity for 10 devices.
In this case we do not have an integrated battery, so the stick will have to be used directly in its power adapter or in the USB socket of our car, since it only needs 5V.
Huawei E5577s-321
- It has a download speed of 150 MB / s and upload speed of 50 MB / s The 4G Wi-Fi hotspot can be used with up to 10 different simultaneous devices It has a 1500 mAh battery with a performance of 6 h (working time) It incorporates a 1.45 "TFT LCD screen that shows signal strength, your network provider, battery status, SSID, and password Has a Micro SD card slot - up to 32GB
The E5577 is one of the most striking models of the manufacturer, and its price is quite good, although the bandwidth it provides will be the basic of 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. Its WiFi network operates over 802.11a / b / g / n, and therefore not in the ac standard. In the center part it has a 1.45-inch TFT screen that gives us information on the status of the device and its network settings.
The measurements of the router are 70 × 50 mm weighing 81.6 g. We have chosen the E5577s-321 version for having a better battery than the E5577Cs-321, being in each case 3000 mAh and 1500 mAh respectively. To get up to 12 hours of use and 600 hours of waiting. As in the other cases we have the corresponding SIM and Micro-SD slot for a card up to 32 GB.
Huawei Technology Ltd - Huawei E5577 Cat4 150Mbps LTE - Black Has a download speed of 150MB / s and upload speed of 50MB / s; The 4G Wi-Fi hotspot can be used with up to 10 different simultaneous devices € 76.01Huawei E5885
- This 4G Mobile Wi-Fi is well suited for work and daily outings, serving both as a pocket Wi-Fi Hotspot and an external 6400mAh battery. The large battery capacity lasts up to 25 hours of work without interruptions or 1600hrs at rest. 2.4G & 5G dual-band Wi-Fi and connection for a maximum of 32 users. Huawei Wi-Fi Mobile E5885 can also be a mini router if necessary with its adaptable LAN / WAN connections.
This model that Huawei proposes to us is a little more expensive than the previous one, although its benefits increase considerably. It has measures of 112 × 23 mm and a weight of 195 g with its 6400 mAh battery included that will give us an autonomy of about 25 h in active and 1600 h in standby mode, being one of the best in this section.
In this case, the speed increases to 300 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload. LTE Cat6. It has 2 × 2 WiFi connectivity over 802.11b / g / n / ac on the frequencies of 2.4 and 5 GHz and with a capacity of up to 32 connected users. Let's not forget that it has a small OLED screen that will indicate the status of the equipment, as well as a Micro-SD slot for cards up to 32 GB.
TP-Link 7350
- - Supporting the latest generation of 4G LTE network, the M7350 can reach speeds of up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload speed, to enjoy HD movies without interruption, download files in seconds and allow video chat without drops. - Plug and Play, simply insert a 4G SIM card to create your Dual Band Wi-Fi Hotspot. Instantly share 4G / 3G connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi devices like Tablets, cell phones, laptops, game consoles and much more. - With its powerful 2000mAh battery, the M7350 is capable of running for 8 hours at full capacity and 600 hours in standby. For added flexibility, the device can be recharged using a micro USB cable connected to a laptop, laptop charger or using the included adapter for endless hours of 4G connection. - The intuitive display makes it easy to stay within the limit of your data rate and avoids exceeding the monthly cap if you so choose. The device also displays much more information on the device's operating status, such as battery life, signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, connected users - Don't worry about overcharging, easy management with The tpMifi App, can be used to limit consumption, control the capacity of the Wi-Fi network etc.
We now turn to see this portable WiFi router from TP-Link also with a basic bandwidth of 150/50 Mbps in download and upload with 4G and 42 / 7.2 Mbps in 3G. Like the Huawei equipment seen, it offers a WiFi connection of 10 clients maximum and working on 802.11b / g / n standards and therefore only on the 2.4 GHz frequency.
The integrated battery is 2000 mAh offering an autonomy of about 10 hours in operation. Its price also rises a little due to the color screen in the central part that shows us traffic statistics, WiFi status, connected users, etc. We can also manage it with the tpMifi App from Android or iOS, as well as share files on the network thanks to the compatibility with Micro-SD cards up to 32 GB.
TP-Link 7450
- Sim-unlocked, supports 4G LTE cat6 with up to 300 Mbps download speed and 50 Mbps upload speed Supports up to 32 devices simultaneously 300 Mbps selectable in 2.4 GHz or 867 Mbps in dual band Wi-Fi 5 GHz 3000 mAh battery that allows up to 15 hours of operation Equipped with micro SD card slot allowing up to 32GB of optional storage
About 140 euros is the step that we must overcome with this manufacturer to raise the performance of the WiFi router to a download of 300 Mbps and upload of 50 Mbps thanks to LTE Cat6. Also its WiFi features increase considerably to give us a total bandwidth AC1200, with 300 Mbps over 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps over 5 GHz. This will improve the internal file transfer between the users connected to the device.
It only measures 115 × 66 mm and weighs about 60 g, with a battery of no less than 3000 mAh with autonomy for 15 hours of operation and 900 hours of standby. It also adds the SIM and Micro-SD card slot as always and a 1.44-inch color TFT screen that monitors the status of the device and the network.
NETGEAR AC790
- WiFi everywhere: WiFi connections of up to 300 Mbps, can take you both on business trips and leisure trips in Spain and throughout Europe Easy: Simply insert the SIM card and be ready to use, intuitive and practical touch screen Universal: Compatible With all operators, travel Europe without worrying about roaming Long-lasting battery: Up to 11 hours of continuous use Netgear app: use the app to manage the entire network, control connected devices, control traffic and expenses
This NETGEAR AC790 offers us 300 Mbps thanks to its compatibility with LTE Cat6, being the basic model so to speak of the manufacturer. It is not cheap and perhaps here is its disadvantage, although it must also incorporate a 2.45-inch LCD touch screen and where you can configure its firmware, and even read SMS messages.
Its WiFi connection is 600 Mbps operating over 802.11b / g / n and supporting up to 15 users. At least these are the manufacturer's data as opposed to what Amazon says. Its rechargeable battery ensures an autonomy of 11 hours in activity and 300 hours in standby, and neither in this model do we have a Micro-SD card reader.
NETGEAR AirCard AC810
- Fast 4G LTE Broadband: The AC810 Mobile Hotspot Router offers a download speed of up to 600Mbps with total reliability Connected and protected anywhere: Create your own secure wireless network when you are traveling for work, on vacation, when you go out on the street or As an alternative to your DSL coverage at home Stay productive: Connect multiple devices and access WiFi Internet from all of them Works with any NETWORK: Unlocked to access 3G / 4G LTE Internet around the world using your provider's SIM card Long-lasting battery: Battery Rechargeable 2930mAh that allows its use for a maximum of 11 hours and charges other USB devices easily
NETGEAR is one of the few manufacturers that gives us a Hotspot capable of providing us with a 600 Mbps bandwidth in download, thanks to the compatibility with 4G LTE Cat11 networks. Its WiFi coverage is excellent and with a high bandwidth AC1200, that is, 300 Mbps over 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps over 5 GHz, supporting a large number of simultaneous connections.
This router has a removable 2930 mAh battery that provides autonomy of approximately 11 hours of activity and 260 hours of standby. From its 2.4-inch color LCD screen we can even read SMS in addition to all the typical monitoring functions. In this case we lose the SD slot for memory cards, so we will only have the Micro SIM.
NETGEAR Nighthawk M1
- Fast 4G LTE Broadband: The M1 Mobile Hotspot Router offers a download speed of up to 1Gbps with total reliability Connected and protected anywhere: Create your own secure wireless network and share it with others when you are traveling for work, on vacation, when Take to the streets or as an alternative to your DSL coverage at home Stay productive: Share WiFi Internet access with up to 20 devices Works with any NETWORK: Unlocked to access 3G / 4G LTE Internet around the world using your provider's SIM card and multimedia treaming: Through the USB port you can share data storage space and streaming multimedia content between the connected wireless devices
We know perfectly well that this router will be out of reach or the expectations of many, but our intention is to give us the full range of speeds available on the market. Nighthawk M1 and M2 are the fastest on the market, but also the most expensive. The M1 gives us 1 Gbps of download speed and 150 Mbps of upload, supporting the 4G LTE Cat16 network with 4 × 4 MIMO. While the M2 reaches 2 Gbps downhill with LTE4GX as the maximum speed until the arrival of 5G.
Focusing on the M1, we have a team with 5040 mAh battery with autonomy of approximately 8 or 9 hours although it is not specified and charges by USB-C. It has a 2.4-inch LCD touch screen and WiFi ac of up to 867 Mbps at 5 GHz and up to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. In this case we have a SIM slot but not a memory card, since it is directly integrated.
NETGEAR Nighthawk M2 - 4G LTE Mobile Router MR2100 up to 2Gbps download speed, Connect up to 20 WiFi devices, Create your wireless network wherever you want, Free for any SIM card Still productive: Share WiFi Internet access with up to 20 399 devices, 90 EURTP-Link Archer MR200
- This product is the new version 4.0 of Archer MR200. Version 4.0 adopts the design of removable antennas to meet the need of some users to replace antennas. Archer MR200 uses the latest generation of 4G LTE technology to achieve speeds of up to 150 Mbps in download and 50 Mbps in upload. It also allows you to connect up to 64 devices with Wi-Fi with a maximum speed of 300Mbps at 2.4GHz and 433Mbps at 5GHz, to enjoy games, file transmission, file sharing and much more.Perfect solution where fiber does not go optical or adsl, take advantage of 4g with wireless speed up to 300 mbps, without hiring internet fee, or when you are traveling Do not worry about the use of excess fee, easy management with the tpMifi App, it can be used to limit consumption, control the capacity of the Wi-Fi network etc..Configure the tl-mr6400 in minutes thanks to its intuitive web interface and powerful app tether; manage network settings from any android or ios device; control your home network from anywhere at any time
We have also wanted to put some of these routers with a traditional appearance for those users who are not going to leave home. And it is that they have all the sense in the world for people who can only navigate with 4G from points where the Internet does not reach by cable.
This equipment has a basic bandwidth of 150/50 Mbps in download and upload with 4G TLE Cat4, integrated SIM card slot and of course WiFi. The latter offers 300 Mbps by 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps by 5 GHz, it is not much but at least Dual-Band. It also offers LAN / WAN connection options thanks to 4 Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 Mbps). The good thing about this equipment is that it offers a complete configuration firmware with support for VPN, IPv6, Parental Control, port opening, and everything from a typical router.
D-Link DWR-953
- Wireless Router perfectly valid as a home router as it is compatible with all operators, thanks to its WAN Internet port.The data SIM slot also allows connecting the router also by 4G, LTE or 3G, being free to connect to any mobile operator It has two external telephone antennas to capture the maximum signal from 4G operators WiFi AC speed of up to 867 Mbps in the 5 GHz band, and 300 Mbit / s in the 2.4 GHz band It has 4 Gigabit network ports 10x faster than usual 10/100 Mbps ports
This other desktop router is certainly more complete than the previous one, although of course more expensive. The DWR-953 also operates on LTE 4G Cat4, so it only provides 150/50 Mbps in mobile data, although its WiFi capacity is higher, reaching 300 Mbps 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps 5 GHz. It also has a total of 5 RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (one of them for WAN) and an integrated SIM card slot.
Being a desktop router, it offers management of its firmware through a browser, support for VPN and an LED panel with indicators that include coverage and SMS notification. It integrates a function called Failover to ensure Internet connection if WAN or 4G fails, always choosing the other available path.
GL.iNet Slate (GL-AR750S)
- DUAL BAND AC ROUTER: Simultaneous dual band with wireless speed 300Mbps (2.4G) + 433Mbps (5G). Convert a public network (wired / wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing.OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE: OpenWrt / LEDE pre-installed, backed by software repository.VPN CLIENT & SERVER: OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, compatible with 25+ VPN service providers.LARGER STORAGE & EXTENSIBILITY: 128MB RAM, 16MB NOR Flash and 128MB NAND Flash, up to 128GB MicroSD slot, USB 2.0 port, three Ethernet ports.PACKAGE CONTENTS: Slate (GL-AR750S-Ext) router with 1 -year limited warranty, USB cable, Ethernet cable and user manual. Please update the latest firmware at the following link before using:
The GL.iNet Slate is perhaps the smallest, say generic, router we can find on the market. It fits practically in a pocket with its measurements of 163 × 147 mm with folded antennas, and it has a huge number of functions designed especially for traveling, all of them configurable in your Firmware from our browser.
Its main advantage is to offer VPN connection both in client and server mode with the possibility of connecting to the WAN network, with a 4G modem that we place on its USB or by Thetering taking network from a Smartphone. For better mobility it offers Wifi 5 Dual Band 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps at 5 GHz. Includes Micro SD slot to configure even a file server and also WiFi access point function.
The only disadvantage we have is that it has no SIM slot and requires a separate 4G modem.
If you want to know more about this router visit our analysis of the GL.iNet Slate
Conclusions on the best WiFi repeater on the market
Having seen this list, we can all conclude that they are high average cost devices for the speed they offer, especially those operating above 300 Mbps.
Therefore, its utility lies mainly in establishing a necessary and priority Internet connection for work, or for entertainment in those who can afford it. Now we leave you with more interesting network guides in case you are interested in any other article.
Have you already thought about which 4G router to buy? If you have seen another that interests you more than the ones that appear in this list, tell us in the comments which one is and why you have chosen it.
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