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[@chrisjlocke]

The other thing to look for is smart TVs. They usually have an ethernet cable, and the hotel charges for Wi-Fi. I've plugged my laptop into the ethernet cable, and connected to their Internet.

[@fixer1140]

Nice trick! Thank you

[@ritajain2453]

I'm too old to travel, but not old enough to stop learning. Thanks for this video, brother.

[@LironSegev]

appreciate you being here!

[@ekortelainen]

I use my Oneplus 12R as my router on daily basis. I play videogames, download stuff and watch movies. It NEVER overheats, even when I charge it while tethering. And I do that for 4-8 hours/day. I get continuously over 200mbps download on my PC with my phone working as a router. I even play comp. games with it.

[@gorillapancake]

But more importantly, don't wear your T-Shirt inside-out. 😊

[@LironSegev]

Haha actually it's bought in London 🤪

[@MikeTyson2]

Is that a thing there's another reason not to travel to London ​@@LironSegev

[@MikeTyson2]

​@@LironSegevenjoy your trip and thanks for sharing show us more London

[@MikeTyson2]

And the dashclip for the phone , send me one? ❤❤❤❤

[@BestBrandsPerfume]

I wear it inside out daily. What's the Diff?

[@smmmokin]

If hotel wifi is bad and you have a laptop, ask the front desk if you can borrow an ethernet cable. Unless the building is very old, you can plug in and they will tell you how. But as this guy says, always plug in a router. It's an extra layer of defense.

[@barry1122]

Bring your own!

[@alexisplaza2866]

I use the Slate-AX Travel Router and its awesome too! Always with me when i travel 😊

[@samuelschonenberger]

That's pretty cool, but I feel like sometimes it isn't all that bad for us to not be constantly connected

[@LironSegev]

True. Depends on the trip. A vacation is different to a work trip. But in all cases you still want to look up info, make reservations (a lot of these online vs buying tickets at the venue), need maps etc.

[@michaelsherron7815]

Mhmmm, great point! 😊

[@SuperKingkong1989]

Can you make a step by step on how to use it at home without using the ethernet cable and with your phone will be great

[@Salim-px8bm]

Super useful for travellers liron 😃👍

[@LironSegev]

agreed - I love the idea of everything going through a vpn without me having to switch vpn on for every device.

[@person880]

I've done the same thing using the hotspot feature on laptops. Most modern laptops have this, and even a laptop I had from more than a decade ago supported this through the NIC. It wasn't a simple click to enable the hotspot; instead, I had to use command prompt and the "netsh" feature to activate it, but I was surprised to see that I had such a useful feature that wasn't advertised anywhere.

[@boines]

Um when i was in Nyc hotel i couldn’t use a travel router even tried cloning mac etc. i was told bc their setup looks at device type/os/etc. could only change device nam/mac so nope. Also tried a network switch in port and nope still didn’t allow switch. Just make sure whenever you go allows travel routers. Soon they might block them.

[@DaigeDemonslayer]

I really do appreciate your channel and all your helpful advice, but it starts to feel like we can't do anything without being in danger, lol. 😆😆😆

[@LironSegev]

How do you think I feel? 😂

[@DaigeDemonslayer]

​​@@LironSegev: Probably kind of persecuted, paranoid and angsty all the time. 😅 I'm kind of thinking "I need to see all his videos, they're important" while also thinking "if I see all his videos, I will start looking over my shoulder all the time, and probably move out to a small cabin in the distant woods and never go out again".

[@mightymight365]

I’ve been looking at the GLa travel routers. They’re pretty cheap ($50-80) around Black Friday.

[@RBzee112]

I use the Beryl AX. Love it.

[@weholmes5315]

Agreed. Beryl is excellent! After the recent firmware updates, it’s easy to set up repeater mode using hotel captive portals.

[@helsdingen]

I'm not convinced yet. Many hotels have different kind of logins to their WIFI. Username/Password to an SSID mostly works but how about open networks that require to logon or register on a website?

[@LironSegev]

When you connect the router to the open network, you then get the hotel's login screen where it typically needs your last name and room number, you put that in and click on connect. Now that the device is connected all the other devices don't need to do it.

[@RT-fb6ty]

The only thing missing is it's own data plan SIM.

[@LironSegev]

Agreed m an eSim option would be amazing

[@geraldhancock6208]

@@LironSegev So how does a person get online with it? Is that a separate fee with ISP with a monthly fee and a monthly limit on GB usage?

[@LironSegev]

@geraldhancock6208 no. Connect your phone

[@robertradke8026]

Network Chuck had a video on configuring a Raspberry Pi as a travel router. Works great.

[@LironSegev]

He is awesome and if you have the tech ability to learn Linux and configure the router software, that is an awesome solution 🔥

[@saltyscorpion2151]

How long does Asus support security/firmware patching/updates?

[@willpfister]

Great but I need a tutorial. I have two travel routers. They worked great the first time but after that I get, "Secured no internet", or "Can't connect to network." I can't even access the set up page though I put in the IP Address. Resetting does nothing. I have two useless pieces of plastic.

[@boines]

Read my comment might be same problem. Or just setup test at home if work then try elsewhere.

[@willpfister]

@@boines I've tried other places, devices, networks, etc. Just saw a Gli-net video on resetting. Geez, it's like a 10-step process. They did say you have to hold the rest button before you plug in the power. Not weird at all. Thanks for the reply.

[@weholmes5315]

Check for firmwares updates. The recent firmware fixed issues connecting to captive portals.

[@weholmes5315]

You need to connect to the travel router wifi network to access the control panel. If you can’t reach it even after a reset, try accessing from a different device.

[@moorey70]

i have a dumb question , how is it powered? has its own internal battery ? cheers

[@LironSegev]

not dumb at all - you plug it into a power outlet 9V / 2A

[@mybrighton]

Not so portable then, I’m looking for similar that can be powered by 5v 2-3amps power brick?. Like the Comfast simcard routers?

[@macca777]

That was really cool. Thanks for explaining it in a way that even I can understand.

[@LironSegev]

Appreciate you being here 🔥

[@ianfraser4591]

Help me get this clear please. Does the unit require a SIM card?

[@maxwellbruce4747]

No it works with unicorn dust :- )

[@ozzybloke4830]

No he was using it with his phones hotspot, it's just doing the routing instead of the phone.

[@ianfraser4591]

@@ozzybloke4830 thanks Mate

[@thecleanslate1819]

You are the first person I've seen to where their shirt on the comfortable side with the smooth stitching toward the skin. Why don't we all do it this way. Looks vs Comfort 🤨

[@LironSegev]

😂 it's actually a storm of a shirt in the uk

[@JohnDoe-bz3ic]

Asus customer service Sucks! Cool product. But never buy from them again!

[@richardsamsung4612]

Currently in Philippines using phone hotspot, works ok but will look into this device

[@AGB_HDV]

Makes sense

[@LironSegev]

really does when you care about your security

[@youtubeviewer8531]

The last three hotel rooms I stayed in had a ethernet connection so that is how your router should be connected.

[@LironSegev]

yes - that would ensure you have the best speed AND the best data protection

[@NatureZone101]

Looks very cool. In that last part about being at home - does that mean it can boost signals in a room that has a little trouble connecting to streaming tv on a smart tv? Thanks.

[@LironSegev]

exactly that - it is used as another node on your Mesh network so that you get better signal in areas that have weak wifi

[@NatureZone101]

@@LironSegev Thank you!

[@SrGary1000]

How about use on a cruise ship? They usually charge for each device or else require that only one device can be used at one time. Can I beat the extra charge for 3 devices with this router on board.

[@DeeDee-a29L]

Thank you for sharing.

[@LironSegev]

My pleasure!

[@heberbelles916]

it would be nice if it could also have batteries in it so if you are out camping without electricity you could use it.

[@weholmes5315]

Some GLiNet travel routers can run several hours on a small power bank.

[@froggie316]

MI Fi love them but need a great Upload for Streaming

[@jamesalles139]

Wait. What side of the road are you driving on? thanks.

[@LironSegev]

Depends where I am...England is different to Spain and Italy

[@billc6762]

I would request a physical connection through a CAT5 cable.

[@LironSegev]

It has that option as I showed, but kinda difficult to run a Ethernet cable behind your car🤪

[@jes2731]

I'm more interested in what phone from the future you are using to supply connectivity for 17 other phones on a moving bus?

[@mchenrynick]

The other big issue not mentioned is that your phone connectivity is dodgy as you travel around. Love to see him test that out, especially on rural roads. There are plenty of spots where there is little to no cell reception.

[@paulalexandredumasseauvan2357]

another gem! you ROCK! 👍☺

[@LironSegev]

No. YOU rock 🔥

[@MikeTyson2]

Why should I listen to a man that has his shirt inside out LOL love you videos. Ohhh you make me edit... still love you

[@LironSegev]

eh its a style of shirt I got in London. and its "why" not "what" lol

[@yerachmielb1]

When you're on the road, where does the travel router get its internet connection? From the phone?

[@LironSegev]

yup

[@mbcb7849]

Hi Liron, I just got the Asus rt-ax57 go and was going to setup but I don't have a modem. I RV travel and thought this device would be perfect to use on RV park WiFi and also on my android phone hotspot. If it needs a modem then I wasted money buying this. Not getting much help from Asus. Am I missing something? Thanks

[@roobtoob2]

I've had success with travel routers, until you go over the cap on your "unlimited" plan. After about 30G, the throughput goes almost nonexistent (at least through Verizon).

[@trafyknits9222]

I was in a rather cheap hotel in Amarillo, TX a while back, and it was shocking to see that when connected to the network, all the guests' data was accessible via File Explorer. I could see all their files/folders/etc. I immediately alerted the front desk and logged off.

[@LironSegev]

Scary! Bad configured network for sure

[@JT-lq4yd]

​@LironSegev Could you make a video about this issue and as a user, how to prevent it? I avoid connecting to public or business provided wifi because I am afraid of this happening to me.

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

The problem with using it in a hotel or cruise ship off their wifi is that most hotels and cruise ships no longer have ethernet ports in their rooms. For a cruise ship, you can't set it up and use it unless you want to pay for at sea phone service (which is poor signal and expensive) and tether off of it.

[@LironSegev]

When I was on a cruise, I paid for one internet package and then used the router as the hotspot for all the devices. No need for Ethernet

[@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs]

@@LironSegev Yes but how did you set up the router without an Ethernet port? Off of another device or can you set this router up completely wirelessly?

[@LironSegev]

@@HVAC_Tips_Tricks_Calcs wireless. It's called WISP mode. I showed it in the video

[@greiser1232]

Pardon my ignorance, but how do you connect to the Internet when you’re traveling do you have to have a contract with a third-party for Internet service and is there a cellular connection? What does that cost?

[@vincentsoong7778]

Is there one like this with battery powered or rechargeable?

[@shaggy7927]

I rarely use my phone's hotspot, but I have portable WiFi.

[@bytehead904]

I only use my phone as a hotspot when my cable goes out, for my desktop or laptop.

[@LironSegev]

cool

[@Techkomsan]

Useful video

[@LironSegev]

appreciate you hanging out here!

[@joshuaspires9252]

My last hotel limited data speeds to the point i had to use hotspot.

[@LironSegev]

happens often - they say "free wifi" but its so slow might as well not offer it

[@rrassoc]

My timeshare resort limits the use of the wifi somehow. My Chromecast cannot connect to the internet. So I bought a personal travel router. The travel router, connected to the resort router still couldn't broadcast the internet! I'm so angry, since the tvs aren't smart.

[@Spoon819]

What to use when you are traveling and dont have a hotspot?

[@cymeriandesigns]

You kids. I remember when we had to travel with rolls of coins and a pay phone in the car, AND WE LIKED IT.

[@obertosiciliano1243]

Is this something I can set up in America and then take overseas to Asia and be able to use it there?

[@LironSegev]

That is what I did. Set it up in USA before headed out. But there is a great wizard when you boot it so if you are using it to extend the wifi and create your own hotspot you can do wherever.

[@jawsbond69]

Can lead in U.K. ...eh

[@IesKorpershoek]

it's impossible to get more out than it has as input.

[@LironSegev]

Eh....what?

[@analyticator]

I think he is referring to the first part of your video, which starts out talking about not being able to connect to a hotel WiFi because of location and weak signal. Well, if you can't connect to the hotel WiFi, you can't connect to your travel router - or anything else. So the router isn't a "solution" to the first problem presented.

[@masudurrohoman7617]

Have a fun

[@LironSegev]

thanks

[@DBL_U_D]

Which link supports you if I should buy one

[@LironSegev]

So appreciate the question! If you click on the Amazon link in the description or the other one that would be 👍. I don't get financial compensation but good for the company to see clicks. You rock

[@DBL_U_D]

​@@LironSegev Will do

[@JohnnyKongest]

i have alot of old routers, but to connect them to android i dont know

[@ozzybloke4830]

Don't use your phones hotspot while using the phones hotspot..🤔

[@LironSegev]

r/woosh

[@barry1122]

Its called Cellular

[@LironSegev]

?

[@Robloxcheaters_1234]

Sure he has iphone poor battery 😂😂😂

[@inverted_real_it_y]

Can I put a sim-card in it from the country I am visiting?

[@LironSegev]

unfortunately not in the router itself - I really hope they add that too and ideally an eSim so makes it easy to change.

[@inverted_real_it_y]

@@LironSegev Can you recommend a cheap router that can use an (e)sim?

[@jonjohnson2844]

How much of that wifi (hotspot or not) is going through a Government server :/

[@LironSegev]

not following the question

[@PrimaryIgnition]

if it's USA, all of it. Done work in DC/Virginia. Yup.

[@alanserjeant4947]

@@PrimaryIgnition So what ? Are you James Bond ? Or don't you want the gubmint to know which hemmoroid cream you use ? 🙂😂🤣

[@michaelsrowland]

Do you need a sim?

[@LironSegev]

Nope.

[@michaelsrowland]

@@LironSegev how do you get internet without a sim?

[@LironSegev]

@michaelsrowland it's in the video

[@rogerstarkey5390]

So the connection is Local/ public WiFi to Router (security) to Your devices? . Or, if there's no local WiFi....? . Your phone 5G to Router (security) to Other devices?

[@premlal515]

This router looks bigger than Slate GiL-iNet, but surprisingly much lighter than Slate (200gm vs 540 gm). Every gram in the backpack counts when you are traveling on budget airline 🙂

[@AniBAretz]

Too bad Amazon says it cannot be delivered to Israel.

[@grobbelm]

Ag nee man...

[@LironSegev]

hoekom?

[@grobbelm]

@@LironSegev Always thought hotspot was 'ok', now I have to buy a router.. :-)

[@LironSegev]

Haha I get that 😂

[@grobbelm]

@@LironSegev greetings from Baku.

[@2DogsVlogs]

Only issue I have with using the phone is the costs are huge. I only use my phone for navigation. Just hope one day they allow for unlimited data like they do at home. I'll be travelling soon and what scares me is all the sites, like banking, that send a code to my phone. It's going to cost a fortune to turn it on and get charged international roaming. One of my friends got a bill for $1000 for turning on their phone for 15 minutes. They didn't even use it.

[@anthonysmith6905]

@@2DogsVlogs I was thinking the same thing. When he said 17 people were connected to his router, doesn't his data use blow up? I thought I was somewhat tech savvy, but I was lost on how this works exactly, and I live very rural with crap internet, so I thought a hotspot might help

[@LironSegev]

don't use international roaming for your data. You can buy a SIM or an eSim from several websites that have unlimited data or buy a smaller data bundles.

[@anthonysmith6905]

@@LironSegev where can you buy unlimited sim and what do they run, on average

[@LironSegev]

check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbJl2apdpusetU

[@johnthemarine2518]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@LironSegev]

🔥

[@brasavid]

What a sad vacation must this be.

[@LironSegev]

Do you know me? Do you know what my family does? No. What is sad is someone getting on KZbin and having an opinion on someone else's lives that has nothing to do with yours. Pathetic

[@djrickyb]

I am a big youtube watcher so I understand the need. However, I also feel that on vacation and traveling people should stay off their phones s much as possible and actually look around at scenery and talk to ech other instead of being queit all the time and glus to your device screen. We are flued to our devices enough at home and work the other 50 or 51 weeks every year!!!

[@rosswoolley2854]

Better still buy a roaming plan for your mobile when on holidays and yous'e the mobile hot-spot. It worked all around Europe. Connects to the oversees cell towers, even over the alps. Dodgy hotels WiFi no problem! This only works when you only have your mobile or the box connected to the internet!