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[isdoo]

Hello,

Looking to get a new travel router that I can set up and configure via my Android Tablet or Android phone. I think any of these models will do - but not 100% sure. Do not really want to be the other side of the world, when I find out I have a problem.

1)   Connect to a wired internet connection in a  hotel which is secured with a password and relay it to multiple devices via wifi
2)   Connect to a wired internet connection in a  hotel which is open (but probably got a login page with a password ) and relay it to multiple devices via wifi
3)   Connect to an open wifi signal in a hotel and relay it to multiple devices via wifi
4)   Connect to a secure wifi signal in a hotel with either WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK etc.  and relay it to multiple devices via wifi

Appreciate this is not the 506L forum, but hopefully someone will know if that model can do the same.

My current travel router will work just fine, but it means taking my laptop, which I am trying to avoid.

[FurryNutz]

Yes, the DIR 500 series are supposed to do all that and more.

I recommend that you test one out if you can get one at a local store with a return policy. Test one out before you leave for trips over seas. Be aware that there maybe subtle differences in wifi over seas versus north american wifi. Some EU regions have different channels so a NA unit might not work in a EU region. Security should be the same.

Let us know how it goes and what you get.

[isdoo]

Thanks.

Channels should not be an issue - not experienced that on any router before - I will be buying one in the UK and using it in Europe and the US.

My current travel router will only connect to open wifi signals (and wired ones) so the fact that it can connect to secure wifi is great.

As long as we can connect multiple devices and configure it via our tablet, then it seems like all systems go

Our previous travel router, paid for itself many times over - so hopefully this will do the same.

[FurryNutz]

Good luck.

[holmes4]

I have both the 505 and the 506L.  They both can do what you want.

[isdoo]

Thanks also for your reviews on Amazon

I will probably opt for the 505 as the 505L is not in the UK and the 506L is not sold directly by Amazon.

As far as I can tell the only difference between the 505 and the 506L is the rechargeable battery. Not sure if that is worth an extra $30/£30

[FurryNutz]

Enjoy. 

[holmes4]

Thanks also for your reviews on Amazon

As far as I can tell the only difference between the 505 and the 506L is the rechargeable battery. Not sure if that is worth an extra $30/£30

That's pretty much the case. The 506L has a stronger signal (it has two antennae) but isn't as simple to set up as the 505 and the firmware is not (yet) well sorted. I find the 505 particularly elegant and the signal is good.  If you don't need the battery feature, I would go for the 505.

I'm glad that you like my reviews - please vote them as helpful if you think it's appropriate.

[isdoo]

Just seen that the 506L is only powered via USB or the battery - which makes it pointless without a laptop

Therefore it is either the 505 purchased here in the UK or buy the 505L to be shipped to my hotel in the US for just before Christmas.

Might opt for that to be honest and then use a converter when in Europe.

I believe the 505L is a bit more powerful for the USB port.

Decisions, decisions.....

[FurryNutz]

Let us know what you decide to get. 

[isdoo]

LOL - just trying to decide the likelihood of Amazon delivering to Florida on a 'guaranteed' 2 day shipment.

I guess they can't be as bad as the UK!

[FurryNutz]

Be aware of processing time at Amazon, I presume they are a bit better than places like Newegg. There was a 3-4 day processing time even before the shipper got my package. The shipping was 2 day however initial process before shipper was not good.  So you'll get 2 day shipping, after the shipper gets it. 

[holmes4]

Just seen that the 506L is only powered via USB or the battery - which makes it pointless without a laptop

Why do you say that?  Just use any USB power supply - that's what I do. I took the 506L on vacation (or holiday, as you would say), and didn't even have a laptop - just my iPad.

Amazon lists the 506L as "Fulfilled by Amazon" which means they have it in their distribution centers. If they say 2-day, they mean it.

[isdoo]

Thanks. Rethinking slightly....

I said it because according to their information it is charged just via USB and there does not appear to be a plug.

I guess thinking about it, one could purchase a plug for the USB cable to go into - but usually that would come with the product and it doesn't (according to the d-link website)

The picture clearly shows it just being charged by a laptop.

[holmes4]

The DIR-506L includes a USB cable used for charging - but the other end can go into anything that supplies normal USB power, and you probably already have half a dozen AC adapters for USB.  If not, then Amazon can sell you one of those too.