#travel router

[60seccyberbrief]

Travel Router

Over the last few weeks, I have made posts about different software I have implemented to make my cyber life more secure, efficient, and personal. This week I will cover the most recent piece of hardware I have added to my arsenal. The Beryl AX is a pocket-sized Wifi-6 travel router. Now why would you need a travel router and what does it do?

The Beryl AX provides multiple functions to keep you secure with high-speed internet on the go. It provides enhanced security on public networks, reliable internet performance, multiple device connections, customization with different internet sources, and most importantly it’s portable. On top of all this, it doesn’t break the bank in terms of cost.

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Focusing on its travel application, it allows you to create a secure connection between your devices and any public network you would like to use. It does this by coming with a personal firewall, VPN services, and its ability to isolate your devices away from the public network and keep them on your private network that Beryl establishes. It also can boost weak Wi-Fi signals from a public Wi-Fi source, such as a hotel or café Wi-Fi. This, with its Wi-Fi 6 technology allows for faster and better-performing signals that would generally be pretty poor. Beryl’s UI is also extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate with many built-in features like adding Tor capabilities and even adding Tailscale (I wrote about Tailscale previously if you don’t know what it is). The GL.iNeT is still updating the Beryl and their other devices with new and improved capabilities. My first big experience with Beryl will be coming up soon when I travel to Bangkok for a vacation.

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[lionheartlr]

Must-Have Travel Tech and Gadgets for the Modern Explorer

In today’s digital age, technology has revolutionized the way we travel, making our adventures more convenient, connected, and enjoyable than ever before. From smartphones to portable chargers, there’s a vast array of travel tech and gadgets designed to enhance every aspect of the travel experience. In this article, we’ll explore some of the must-have tech essentials that savvy travelers…

[geekanoids]

This video still gets to many comments … 

TP-Link AC750 Wireless Travel Router Review TL-WR902AC

[unsurebazookacore]

does anyone else remember when the release of stranger things s4v2 caused netflix's entire server to crash for like, a solid 5 minutes?

i think about that a lot

[llycaons]

I'm definitely going to rewatch the entire s2 of iwtv. I don't understand a lot of it around armand but so much of it was sooo good to watch. and I want to watch the behind-the -scenes content bc I LOVE that stuff but I was too laser-focused on the episodes to care abt them the first time

[shilpaagrawalsblog]

GL.iNet GL-MT1300 (Beryl) VPN Wireless Little Travel Router – Connect to Hotel WiFi & Captive Portal, USB 3.0, 3 Gigabit Ports, Range Extender, Assess Point, Pocket-Sized, MicroSD Slot (Renewed)

[yoowifi]

A WiFi egg, like a pocket WiFi, is a compact, battery-powered device that connects to cellular data networks to provide wireless internet access. It creates a WiFi hotspot that allows multiple devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other gadgets, to connect and access the internet on the go. More info: https://yoowifi.com/

[web2journal]

Best Portable Wifi Router For Travel (2023 Updated)

A portable Wi-Fi router is a convenient device for travelers who need to access the internet on the go. The best portable wifi router for travel allows multiple devices to connect to the internet simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple hotspots or SIM cards.

https://web2journal.com/best-portable-wifi-router-for-travel/

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[scrumptiousarbiterwasteland]

What is a Travel Router and How to use?

A Travel Wi-Fi router is a type of Internet router that helps you connect your devices to the network. A Travel router is wireless and usually uses the Internet from a SIM card, Local Area Network (LAN) connection, or public Wi-Fi.

A Travel Wi-Fi router establishes a secure and private Internet connection. It lets multiple devices like phones, laptops, tablets, and more to share a single Internet connection. It uses the data from a source and creates a hotspot. Devices may then be connected to this hotspot and users will have access to the Internet.

How to use a Travel Wi-Fi router

A Travel Wi-Fi router may connect to the Internet in multiple ways. Some of the major ways to use a Travel Wi-Fi router are given below:

Using an Ethernet connection This method is useful when you only have access to one Ethernet or LAN connection, but you have multiple devices that need to be connected to the Internet.

Plug the cable into the designated port on the Wi-Fi router

Go to the device settings and turn on the Wi-Fi

Connect to the network set up by the router and you are good to go

Using a cellular network This method is only possible if your Travel Wi-Fi router has a slot for SIM. By this method, you may use your 3G or 4G Internet network without any external connection.

Put the SIM card into the designated tray in the router

Switch on the router and connect it to a power outlet in case it is not charged.

Connect your devices to the hotspot created

Using public Wi-Fi Ensure that you have an advanced router that may connect to any public Wi-Fi and create a secure connection.

Connect your router to the public Wi-Fi by putting in the password

Go to the settings or control panel of your device

Connect to your Travel router to gain access to a private and secure connection.

Click for more about travel router features - https://www.unnifidata.com/what-is-travel-router-how-to-use.html

[farfallasims]

Rosemary Lynn Singer

Homes come in all shapes and sizes, and for Rosemary, hers was a sailboat named "Singer Island", a 30 meter floating oasis that housed herself, her brother, and adventure seeking parents. Since the age of 8, all she had known was going from sea to sea traveling the world and experiencing the beautiful cultures of the world.

While growing up on "Singer Island" besides spending her time in the water or fishing with her father, Rosemary slowly built an online community whenever her router was working to showcase her life at sea. Eventually, her platform grew and she managed to create a livable income to support herself through online university classes and obtain her Bachelors of Marketing Degree.

But now at 26 years old, Rosemary decided it was time to create her own adventures and navigate life on land in her hometown of Newport, Rhode Island, even if it means running into childhood sweethearts and not so friendly acquaintances.

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[random-writing-thoughts]

Thought #201

"Damn it." Hero said dropping their phone onto the bed. "Why did the WiFi decide to go out now?"

They sighed and made their way downstairs. They sat down in front of their router and pulled out the power cord.

"One Mississippi..." They counted to 10 and plugged the router back in. They sat back and waited for all the lights to turn blue before sighing and heading back upstairs.

They closed their bedroom door and sighed.

"Your mom texted you wondering how you were doing." A voice said from their bed.

Hero froze.

Villain smiled and continued scrolling through Hero's phone. "And your friend sent you another picture of their baby. Cute."

Hero slowly turned the handle of the door.

"I wouldn't do that." Villain didn't look up from their phone. "Your friend with their cute baby will pay if you do. Good thing she sent you her address."

Hero dropped their hand. "Why are you here?" They asked softly.

Villain kept scrolling. "To bring you back into the fold."

Hero clenched their fists. "I left. Why can't you get that through your thick..."

Villain pulled out their own phone and turned the screen to them. "I would be careful what you say next."

Hero froze. Villain was showing a red dot traveling towards Friends house.

"I will call them off if you agree to have a conversation with me."

Hero took a deep breath.

"Just a..."

"And a job." Villain smiled. "Just like old times."

Next

[geekanoids]

Travel with WiFi 6

[team-avia]

Hi! May I ask a completely innocent question? (I have not been able to think of anything else for the past few hours) I don't know if you have answered this before and if so, I do apologize. How far is Miranda's reach? What I mean by this is that we have the knowledge of her setting a loop, that she is able to restart said loop at will no matter the circumstances. But, do we know just how far this power reaches? I mean, it clearly affects the laws of reality, space and time. Even if MC travels far and wide across the globe, Miranda can restart the loop and immediately have MC return to Romania from the same starting point, so... does it affect the planet? If MC was, hypothetically speaking, in another planet within the galaxy, would it still work? How much does Miranda's loop affect the tendrils of reality?

The easiest way to explain this is to think of it like wifi. When you're close to the router, you tend to have the best possible wifi and fast internet, but when you get far away sometimes the wifi forgets about the internet and connects and disconnects from it randomly which leads to slow loading. When MC is super close to Miranda, the loop goes flawlessly. When MC is far away on the planet, she can still loop MC, but there might be some minor flaws with civilians. If MC is off the planet, the loop will have a delayed reaction as some will go back and everything else will slowly load in, and MC will eventually loop back, but it might take a few extra days to load. If MC left the galaxy, then they would not loop unless Miranda was in the same galaxy and went after them. Different galaxy is kind of like leaving the house and going on data, wifi has no effect and the router can't reach you.

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[cyberpunkonline]

The Internet: From Nuclear-Resistant to Vendor-Dependent Dumbassery

Back in the day, when the Internet was just a glint in DARPA's eye, it was designed with one crucial concept in mind: survival. Picture this—it's the Cold War, the threat of nuclear Armageddon looms large, and the military bigwigs are sweating bullets about communication breakdowns. They needed a network that could withstand a nuke dropping on a major hub and still keep the flow of information alive. Enter the ARPANET, the badass granddaddy of the modern Internet, built to have no single point of failure. If one part got nuked, the rest would carry on like nothing happened. Resilient as hell.

Fast forward to today, and what do we have? A digital house of cards. The once mighty and decentralized Internet has become a fragile mess where a single vendor bug can knock out entire swathes of the web. How did we go from a network that could shrug off nuclear bombs to one that craps its pants over a software glitch? Let's dive into this clusterfuck.

The Glory Days of Decentralization

The original ARPANET was all about redundancy and resilience. The network was designed so that if any one part failed—be it from a technical issue or a catastrophic event—data could still find another route. It was a web of interconnected nodes, a spider's web that kept spinning even if you tore a chunk out. It was pure genius.

This approach made perfect sense. The whole point was to ensure that critical military communications could continue even in the aftermath of a disaster. The Internet Protocol (IP), the backbone of how data travels on the Internet, was conceived to route around damage and keep on trucking. No single point of failure meant no single point of catastrophic breakdown. Brilliant, right?

The Rise of Centralized Stupidity

Then came the tech giants. Companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft built empires that depended on centralization. Cloud computing took off, and suddenly, everyone and their grandma was storing their data on a handful of massive servers owned by these big players. It was convenient, it was efficient, but it was also the beginning of the end for the Internet’s robust decentralization.

Today, we've got massive data centers dotted around the globe, each housing thousands of servers. These centers are like Fort Knox for data, but unlike Fort Knox, they’re not immune to problems. A single screw-up—a bug in a software update, a misconfiguration, or even a physical hardware failure—can take down huge chunks of the web. Remember that time when AWS went down and half the Internet went dark? Yeah, that was fun. Or more recently, Cloudstrike do something retarded and every single Windows machine running their shitware gets bricked. Fantastic.

The Single Vendor Blues

It gets worse. The consolidation of Internet services means that many critical applications and websites rely on the same vendors for infrastructure. If one of these vendors messes up, it's not just their services that go down—it's everyone who depends on them too. It’s like having a whole city’s power grid depending on one dodgy generator. One hiccup, and the lights go out for everyone.

Consider the infamous BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) hijacks and leaks. BGP is how routers figure out the best path for data to travel across the Internet. It's crucial, and it's also vulnerable. A single misconfiguration or malicious attack can reroute traffic, causing widespread outages and security breaches. And because so much of the Internet is funneled through a few major ISPs (Internet Service Providers), the impact can be catastrophic.

Why This Is So Fucking Stupid

So, why is it that we’ve allowed the Internet to become this fragile? It boils down to a mix of convenience, cost-cutting, and plain old shortsightedness. Centralized services are easier to manage and cheaper to run. But this efficiency comes at the cost of resilience. We’ve traded the robustness of a decentralized network for the convenience of cloud services and single-vendor solutions.

The result? A network that can be crippled by a single point of failure. This isn’t just stupid—it’s dangerous. It leaves us vulnerable to attacks, outages, and other disruptions that could have far-reaching consequences. It’s a stark reminder that in our quest for efficiency, we’ve neglected one of the core principles that the Internet was founded on: resilience.

The Way Forward

What’s the solution? We need to get back to basics. Decentralization should be a priority. More diversity in service providers, more redundancy in infrastructure, and more focus on designing systems that can withstand failures. It won’t be easy, and it won’t be cheap, but if we want an Internet that can survive the challenges of the future, it’s absolutely necessary.

So next time you hear about a massive outage caused by a single vendor’s screw-up, remember: it didn’t have to be this way. We built an Internet that could survive a nuclear war, and then we broke it because it was cheaper and easier. It’s time to fix that before the next big failure hits.

There you have it, folks. From invincible to idiotic, the Internet’s journey has been a wild ride. Let’s hope we can steer it back on course before it’s too late. - Raz.