Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan this router be used for file sharing?

• A:Answer Yes, this travel router can be used for file sharing.

Q: QuestionDoes this router have parental controls?

• A:Answer Yes, this router has parental control features.

Q: QuestionWhat operating systems are compatible with this router?

• A:Answer This router is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux-based operating systems.

Q: QuestionWhat transfer rate can this travel router support?

• A:Answer This travel router can support a transfer rate of up to 733 Mbps.

Q: QuestionDoes this router have auto speed sensing?

• A:Answer Yes, this router has auto speed sensing.

Q: QuestionIs this router compatible with 802.11ac?

• A:Answer Yes, this router is compatible with 802.11ac.

Q: QuestionCan this device be connected to my hotel WiFi so I can login with a new secure password

Asked 7 years ago by Oldude.

• A:Answer Yes, it will connect. There are usually two ways to connect when just using your laptop. First, you connect to the hotel wifi using ssid and password. The second is when you connect directly to the wifi, but then a web page appears and you need to enter informaiton and/or do a confirmation. Both ways are supported. In the router setup, there is a Quick setup option that searches for SSIDs and you can enter a password. You can also define what you want your 2.4 and 5ghz SSIDs to be in the router. However, the travel router cannot process the popup web page in the second case above (there is no screen or keyboard). The prescribed way to support this is to connect to the hotel wifi with your laptop, and then enter the acknowledge info on the web page. Then disconnect from the hotel wifi, connect to your router wifi and select MAC clone under Network. This makes the router temporarily use your MAC address from your laptop. So when you choose Quick Setup, the hotel host already has your MAC address stored, so you don't get the web page login. It works great. I use it all the time at hotels, panera, starbucks. I use the travel router a lot at starbucks. Once I configure it to use my MAC address and run quick setup, I can move from starbucks to starbucks and just plug in the router and it works. No need to re-setup. Whenever I visit a new place like a hotel or panera, I do have to reconfigure, and then reconfigure if I go back to starbucks. I am at starbucks now near Austin. I plugged in the wifi router. By the time I turn on my laptop, the router is ready and I connect to my own SSID which has been bridged to starbucks SSID. Never use a public wifi without a encryption: travel router like this device or a VPN.

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  Answered 7 years ago by texasStrongVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many devices can be conected to this wifi ? I'm interest to buy one

Asked 7 years ago by Alex1990.

• A:Answer We have had 12 devices connected when using the router in a hotel conference room. No issues.

  Answered 7 years ago by texasStrongVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this provide internet access with a SIM card? I also have a Verizon MIFI that I could use. Will it connect to it? The MIFI only has a USB port. No Cat5/6 jack.

Asked 6 years ago by Curt.

• A:Answer No, it won't take a SIM card and you don't need to plug it into the MiFi unit. Using the WISP mode, it can wirelessly connect to one access point (the MiFi) and create a new network for other devices to join.

  Answered 6 years ago by TheFightingChickenVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo u have to already have a WiFi in order to use this or is it like a hot spot on ur phone like when you connect through Bluetooth ...

Asked 6 years ago by Jayy.

• A:Answer The router provides dual-band WiFi connectivity; however you will need an existing Internet source (i.e. a modem and an Internet plan from a provider) if you would like both WiFi connectivity and Internet access within your home. Regards, TP-LinK Support

  Answered 6 years ago by TPLinkSupport

  
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Q: QuestionIs the router xfinty/ comcast compatible?

Asked 6 years ago by TWL1.

• A:Answer No, The router is not compatible with Xfinity/ Comcast.

  Answered 6 years ago by CommunityAnswer

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Q: QuestionI’m a truck driver, could I use this in my tractor while traveling?

Asked 6 years ago by LARRY.

• A:Answer Yes, you can. It can be powered over USB. The router will need a cellular connection from a hotspot for your uplink.

  Answered 6 years ago by mhonoreVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this device accept USB tether as internet from phone, then provide wifi to house. I only have cell internet in my location so I look for services with reduced speed, but high data packages for streaming. Currently use older Cradlepoint mbr 95.

Asked 6 years ago by Tethermode.

• A:Answer No, it will take the wireless WIFI provided by your cell phone, AKA: tether WIFI, and broadcast that signal through out a larger area than you phone can. Allowing multiple devices to connect to your cell phone internet, like a Home Computer, Laptop, Printer, etc.

  Answered 6 years ago by RogerD1959Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I use this abroad in Japan?

Asked 6 years ago by Aiki.

• A:Answer I used this travel router in Asia, cruise ships and North America Hotels. As long as you have Wifi or Ethernet thru the hotel or hotspots, this travel router will connect and repeat it. Hope it helps!

  Answered 6 years ago by DukeyJWVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI'm trying to connect an Arlo 2 camera system to a wifi router. My current wifi is using my hotspot on my phone. therefore, there is not an ethernet connection. How can I make this work?

Asked 6 years ago by CaptnKen.

• A:Answer You won't with this device, what you want to do is quite a bit more complicated and you will need completely different equipment. Your question is beyond what a Q&A board at BB is going to provide.

  Answered 6 years ago by rcook55Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this bridge connect to my verizon hotspot wifi so I can then connect a linksys n600 router to this wireless bridge

Asked 6 years ago by VerizonHotspot.

• A:Answer Yes, I use mine to do just that. I connect my hotspot to my WiFi Router.

  Answered 6 years ago by neoncordVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the duration of battery life, hours in use? Is it charged through the USB port? Thank you

Asked 6 years ago by Bob.

• A:Answer Zero hours seeing that it does not have a battery. However it does receive power via the USB port.

  Answered 6 years ago by rcook55Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work on an open public wifi that does not require a password?

Asked 2 years ago by Thatguy.

Q: QuestionWhen will it be available in store close to Salt Lake City?

Asked 5 years ago by Ignacio21.