All time low price, just use the 25% voucher on the product page to bring it down to $44.99
Needed a dual band router, pretty happy with the existing Mango model which is only 2.4ghz.
CamelCamelCamel.
I did exactly this on my Mango (the Creta's little brother) a week ago.
The Creta's tutorial also confirms it: https://docs.gl-inet.com/en/3/setup/gl-ar750/internet/
"Note: Before plugging the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the router, you can click Use as LAN to set the WAN port as a LAN port."
Thanks! I only looked in the "Repeater" Section of the Manual and the Clients Section, didn't think to look in the Cable section!
so this can take my wifi signal and output it to ethernet for a guest PC which doesn't have wifi card?
Just buy a usb wifi adapter for that PC instead?
Yeh its cheaper to just do this. Unless you have other use cases for it like taking it on holiday
I use Mango in a scenario like that to connect my old xbox360 which doesn't have wifi. I use mango to connect to wifi then just use the lan cable from that to the xbox.
I could probably use this approach for an Ethernet printer (no wifi) I have that is a long way away from any ethernet cables.
yes
use repeater mode
Use what Gl.Inet calls Extender mode (More settings - Network mode - Extender) WISP repeater is the default and will give you a seperate IP subnet. Extender mode will get an address off your "master" router if set to DHCP so be on the same subnet.
On that page there's a message: When you use Access Point/Extender/WDS mode, you may not connect to this UI again.
So it stays as an extender till you reset it?
I use a https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/wifi-router/tl-wr… flashed with https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/ for this
These mini routers are so darn handy in unexpected ways.
Their latest hero moment was for wirelessly streaming my Steam Deck to a TV in higher quality and with reduced latency for some gorgeous big screen gaming.
Steam Link normally connects your device (Steam Deck in this case) over your Wi-Fi network to main router and then back to your smart TV setup.
So, while my Steam Deck and TV were in the same room, the signal was going through multiple walls to the modem/router and back again, fighting with other household Wi-Fi traffic on the network. It was playable for a cinematic game, but quality was very degraded.
So, I placed the Mango (Creta's little cousin) in the mix and allowed the two to talk directly making for an incredibly improved experience. And thanks to Mango's ability to hook into existing Wi-Fi networks, my Steam Deck and smart TV kept internet access.
Creta would have been an even better solution than the Mango thanks to it's 5Ghz band. I wish I'd had one.
but your trusty mango has been in your back pocket all this time
But how did you get a steam deck?
I imported through StockX
You can get them now through Kogan and some other Aussie retailers though.
Excellent device. Currently on a Royal Caribbean cruise in South Pacific, repeating ship's WiFi signal to 5 people. Devices all the way from Nintendo Swith to multiple mobiles, Surface Pro. Speeds are good, can stream iView easily.
Experiments suggest distributing client devices between 2.4 and 5 Ghz. 2.4 Ghz enough for Internet browsing, Socials etc.
Powered by a 10000 mah bank, which lasts more than 24 hrs driving the device. However, plugging the device into the main power at night.
Obviously, using Mac Cloning to connect.
Obviously, using Mac Cloning to connect.
What is that?
MAC address is the unique address built into the hardware of your network device (Ethernet and WiFi)
https://docs.gl-inet.com/en/2/setup/mac_clone/
A device is autheticated, in many cases (hotels, ships etc) using it's MAC address.
So, you authenticate to a network (via e.g. captive portal) using your mobile with your given username /pass. The network associates these creds with the MAC address of your device.
All you need to do is MAC Clone your authenticated device's (mobile) MAC address in the router (there's a screen for that). You put your mobile MAC address there.
Now the router uses the cloned MAC address instead of it's hardcoded one when connecting to the network. The network thinks it's your mobile and lets it through.
You shouldn't need to clone the MAC anyway.
Connect the router to the hotel/ship wifi/Ethernet.
Any device that connects to the router will be redirected to the captive portal.
Authenticate through the captive portal.
The authentication will then be tied to the routers MAC address.
@spaceflight: This does not work some times (happened to me last week at the Sebel Yarrawonga) and so I just logged into the Sebel wifi on my iPhone and cloned it on the AR750 so share it. No idea why it didn't work though as it usually works as you say.
I'm going on a cruise and this is exactly what I'm after, can you link to how to do this?
See above.
You purchase an internet plan for the cruise. Get the high speed one.
Once on the ship, activate your internet using your mobile and make sure it works.
Record the MAC address of your mobile. Logout your mobile from the ship's WiFi.
Login to the router (192.168.8.1)
Under the 'More settings', go to 'MAC Clone' screen and put the recorded MAC address in the 'Your Router (WAN)' field. Click Apply, reboot router.
Recommend: hide router SSID.
Good luck …
Many phones will share wifi via their hotspot functions these days, though some are still limited to only sharing mobile data. That’s what we have done on a recent cruise, worked fine.
Otherwise using these portable routers you just connect a phone to the router via wifi, then connect the router to the ships internet through the captive portal login page just like you would connect any other device. RAVpower used to sell a small one, which was much more limited software wise, that included a battery in the unit itself. We used that before our phones supported wifi hotspot sharing.
Never needed to MAC clone so far.
I’m guessing no but can these run off PoE?
Edit: Looks like they do
Optional PoE, works with 802.3 af/at 48V injector
Able to use a laptop or power bank as a power supply
You can either buy as default with POE but only direct from the Gl.Inet site. The other option is to buy this and self install.
Thanks for taking the time to post this.
Damn, wanted PoE when I got mine a few years back but there wasn't the option for it when I got it. Looks like it will be US$8 + US$22 (Delivery to Victoria) to get this. Hard no for me but for those who are looking for one, go get it with this option.
On this page they have a list of supported modems https://docs.gl-inet.com/en/3/setup/gl-ar750/internet/#3-usb…
Thank you!
What are some use cases for these routers? I see it get posted here quite often. Are they just a normal router?
People suggest to use it at a hotel but wouldn’t you just use their wifi instead?
Read rosingers comment above
My experience from a previous post.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/12398935/redir
I use it for headache-free and little fuss hooking up all our devices and kid’s devices to the hotel internet quickly in just a few steps.
Best thing is I don’t need to manually set up the hotel ssid and password on every device (I’ve had ones that were over 40 characters long with random symbols and letters etc so the chances of typing it wrong was high and frustrating!).
I just need to enter the password once on the router if I’m connecting the the hotel wifi, or not needed at all if they have a LAN cable I can plug into the router (there’s usually one plugged into the TV).
I bring along my own Firestick dongle so I can still watch Netflix etc on their TV.
Highly recommend them for the convenience as it allows quick set up so I can enjoy my holiday rather than dealing with internet issues.
You can also connect them to your mobile for internet if the hotel doesn’t provide it.
I haven’t had a need to use any of the advance features but they are there for the technical users.
Appreciate the summary! Love the tip re: ethernet cable
Besides all of the above items, there is also a security implication here.
If you connect all your personal devices to the public WiFi, then ANYONE else on that network can normally see ALL your devices potentially. Download FING app and connect to a public WiFi one day. By using a travel router, the only device that other people you can see is your travel router and NONE of your devices attached to you travel router. You've added a firewall in between your devices and the public network devices. Because it's a new subnet is why your Chromecast/Firestick will work better (besides the non-support for captive portals) . Add VPN and you've got encrypted data as well :)
Better security than Hotel Wi-Fi.
How does this compare with the tp-link travel router? https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B01N5RCZQH/
It's $35 at the moment and comparable specs. Can also install OpenWRT on it. https://openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-wr902ac_v3
More ethernet ports on the Creta?
Some GL.iNET devices are supported by openwrt: https://openwrt.org/toh/hwdata/gl.inet/start
The difference might be VPN support?
Hi folks, can I use this as a wifi range extender (when not on holidays etc…) ?
Absolutely
Yes
I've been using the Slate version of this 24/7 for years as an upgrade from the Mango which also still gets used occasionally.
Currently on a trip and a few places have been 5G only so haven't been able to connect my mango
How's the wireless range on this?
Aside from 5ghz,
Does this offer anything more over than the Mango(which I have two of, and love for travel!)
Slate vs this ?
yeh keen to know too
Slate:
Better processor
More (and better) memory
External antennae
GB ethernet ports
Bit bigger and heavier (because of external antennae)
Slightly higher maximum power draw (<6W v <4W)
Set up baby monitor with the mango & a tp-link tapo camera while we are away.
It’s great just having to set up the one device and have everything else connected to the internet
o damn .. voucher finished i guess
How do i power this on a plane? Powerbank?
Yes, or USB port on some planes
Thanks
Or power point on the plane
Just used this on a recent trip to Brisbane. Was really handy to not have to connect multiple devices to the hotel wifi and great for the Chromecast.
Had a wired connection I overtook with the Mac clone feature.
Looking to use it as a WAP at home too once I sort out opensense.
This travel router is especially useful in hotel / public wifi that requires captive portal connection
Very handy when using Firestick / google TV in hotel as these TV sticks usually dont support captive portal connection
It's back!
It's running non stop at home as extender, pretty happy.
Does anyone know: in Repeater Mode, can the WAN port be used as a 3rd LAN port? Reading the online manual it is not stated. Thanks.