Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)

Depends on your budget. A lot of people prefer GL inet travel routers because their OS is based on openWRT such as Beryl AX (GL-MT3000) and you have better Ethernet port speeds But the Cudy is fine as well since it is cheaper. Anything with a MediaTek CPU typically has great support with openWRT which is nice to have if the router stops getting updates from its company or if you want more functionality from the router Both should be able to be powered by a power bank (typically you are allowed a small battery power bank on planes) Hope that helps

Thats weird i used it with my MacBook and it worked fine and with a Anker powerbank Edit: Speaking for the Baryl AX and Slate 7

I am also using the GL-iNet Beryl AX and am happy with the performance. I had my AVP on an Eero 6+ mesh network at first but the performance in Mac Virtual Display and Steam Link was very poor. Setting up the Beryl AX as a secondary wireless router, and setting it to use channel 149, dramatically improved performance. The Eero mesh nodes and the Beryl AX are both connected via Ethernet to my ISP router. The AVP and my gaming PC stay on the Beryl AX wireless network, and everything else in my household uses the Eero wireless network. If I want to use MVD, I switch the Mac to use the Beryl AX network, too.

GL iNet make some good ones.. the AX1800 and MT3000 are my go to, paired with a 10k mAh battery pack; they’ll run for quite a while — easily 4-6hrs. Their forums are also helpful for getting support from the community if needed.

I have a GL-iNet Beryl AX - even though it’s marketed as a travel router, it’s amazing for the price. It packs a lot for its mini size: 2.5GB wan, 1GB LAN, WiFi 6….

Getting two Beryl AX routers is definitely an option, but I have to ask; have you already checked if your current router at home doesn't have wireguard or open vpn capability? If it does, then you really only need your travel router which will save you some coin. If not, then you can go ahead with your own idea and buy 2 Beryl AX routers or even go further and buy a new high powered router like the Flint 2 (or up coming 3) to replace your existing home ISP router. It's no secret that ISP provided routers are usually very limited in their functionality, speed, etc, so putting it in bridge mode and putting a Flint behind it could also be an option. It all depending on the money you want to spend and effort of setting it up you have. The Beryl AX is a great power:cost router.

A major drawback to using a travel router as a permanent home router compared to normal routers is the wifi range. You'll find that the antennas of the travel routers are much smaller and lower powered than those of traditional routers meaning the range is hindered. If you live in an apartment then this may not be an issue, however if you live in a house, that could be problematic. Travel routers are meant to be used in close proximity to the connecting devices ie within a hotel room for example. So don't expect a miracle when it comes to the wifi range (compared to traditional routers). In regards to Beryl AX vs Slate AX, it would all depend on what you need. I doubt you would actually feel the difference in speed between both in the real world, but the Slate has an additional gigabit port that might be beneficial to hard wire one of your devices on your network. If you have a switch, then this advantage isn't really one to consider though. If you're really thinking about using a travel router as your permanent home router, then it's best that you think about your environment. If you live in a smaller place (studio or apartment), then it might work really well for you. If you live in a larger place with plenty of walls, then I would recommend getting another Flint. I hope this helps 🙂

I got the beryl ax for $60 on AliExpress, shipped from the US.

I have a glinet berryl.ax.and a opal and both are great. Berryl is better but costs twice as much.

I own a GL.iNet MT-3000; it was ~ $69. I have it running tailscale now and using my UDM Pro as an exit node when I travel; my kids connect their AppleTvs to my UDM Pro via tailscale to refresh Netflix capability. I have used other GL Inet devices with wireguard and opvn connected to my UDM Pro phone n the past. I am excited for new UniFi hardware, however, the GL.iNet has been really solid over several generations for a very attractive price point. I don’t see what this new device brings to the table that I don’t already have in my GL.iNet device.

Carnival has banned travel routers. That said, I bring one on every cruise and vacation I take and have never had any cruise line notice it, let alone take it. I've never used internet on Carnival, but on Princess, sharing the connection was easy. I use a Beryl AX by GLi-Net and I've never had an issue adding it to any hospitality network. I set mine up to use the same wifi SSID as my house so that devices like my kid's oxygen monitor, ebook readers, etc. all just connect to that without issue.