Stay Connected Wherever You Go With a Travel Router

A travel router is a category of broadband routers designed for people who are on the go and need to connect to the internet when they are away from a power source.

Travel routers (often called mobile hotspots) typically possess several characteristics that distinguish them from other broadband routers:

• Compact size. Many travel routers are only a few inches wide and can slip into a pocket. Their small size makes them convenient to carry from place to place.
• Battery-powered. A quality travel router features a built-in rechargeable battery that allows the router to be used for at least a few hours without being connected to an electrical outlet.
• Tethering capability. To supply online connectivity when wireless hotspot services aren't available, a travel router accesses the internet via a tethered cell phone. High-end mobile routers incorporate a built-in cellular modem that eliminates the need for tethering.
• Wi-Fi client support. Advanced travel routers can join hotspots as Wi-Fi clients and share connections out to other clients via their own built-in access points.

You can use a mobile router to:

• Reach the internet in areas where there is only cellular service.
• Help a family share one paid internet connection at a hotel.
• Allow business travelers to share files easily with one another.
• Stay connected while hiking or boating.