A travel router is a compact wireless range extender designed for people who are on the go and need to connect to the internet when they are away from home. It is a small network router designed with an emphasis on portability and use in the field. Travel routers are meant to link together a smaller number of devices all congregated fairly close together, such as a laptop, phone, kids tablets, and maybe even a streaming stick in a hotel room. Some of the features of a travel router include:
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Wireless access point: A travel router performs the functions of a wireless access point, allowing you to connect your devices to the internet when you are away from home.
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Wireless range extender: A travel router can extend the range of an existing Wi-Fi network, allowing you to connect to the internet from a greater distance.
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WiFi bridge: Some travel routers can also be used as a WiFi bridge. These have Ethernet ports so you can connect Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to an existing Wi-Fi network.
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Private WiFi network: A travel router creates its own private WiFi network with the highest possible WiFi security, which can be accessed by a passcode.
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Easily portable: Travel routers are small and light, making them ideal for trips and the like. They typically have a very small form factor, the size of a portable battery pack or even smaller.
