Go pocketable, dual-band, and VPN-friendly:

  • Router Go with the Beryl AX for most people. It covers the essentials without taking much space.
  • Upgrade Choose the Slate AX if you want more headroom.
  • Setup Configure WireGuard at home; import the profile so it autoconnects.
  • Use Ethernet-in when the room has it; otherwise, use WISP mode to repeat hotel Wi‑Fi with your own SSID.
  • Security Disable UPnP, change admin password, and kill unused SSIDs.
  • Power 20W USB-C wall brick or a 10k power bank for airport gaps.

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You get stable speeds, your own firewall, and one SSID for all your devices trip to trip.

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