TP-Link unveils its first Wi-Fi 7 travel router with faster speeds and built-in VPN apps

Anyone who has ever had to rely on a hotel or wireless network for work will testify that it can be a frustrating and painfully slow experience. However, many hotels are wired for Ethernet, but because many of us use smartphones. tablets and laptops when we travel, we can’t always make full use of the fast Ethernet port in the room.

With a travel router, you can have a high-speed internet connection in your hotel room using the hotel’s Ethernet network, a Wi-Fi hotspot, or even a smartphone or modem that can access a 4G or 5G signal. A travel router is perfect for a family traveling with kids who want to use their tablets or smartphones to access the Internet to stream music or play games. A small router can keep an entire family online when you’re on the road.

Network name TP-Link he launched his powerful TL-WR3602BE Travel Router last year and now shipped in quantity. The router uses fast and efficient Wi-Fi 7 wireless technology and offers wireless speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps. It also has a built-in VPN function for private browsing or connecting to your home country to access Netflix or a corporate network.

Designed for Digital Nomads

The TL-WR3602BE is designed specifically for digital nomads, business travelers and remote workers. It’s smaller than a paperback novel and can easily slip into a coat pocket or messenger bag. It can be powered by almost any USB-C 5V charger or even a power bank.

The new travel router can be used to securely access public Wi-Fi hotspots. It has dual-band Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2,882 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 688 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. It can support an MLO connection and handle up to 90 devices simultaneously. It can be used to stream movies, transfer data, or make video calls if you’re in an airport, hotel, cruise ship, cafe, or mobile workplace.

The TL-WR3602BE joins TP-Link’s range of new and affordable Wi-Fi 7 products. The brand launches a range of products that leverage the next generation of Wi-Fi technology, making it easier to enjoy faster and more reliable Wi-Fi from almost anywhere. Wi-Fi 7 is especially effective when used with the latest smartphones and laptops, which are increasingly equipped with Wi-Fi 7 chipsets.

Speed ​​and Efficiency

The TL-WR3602BE includes all the latest Wi-Fi 7 enhancements, including Multi-Link, 4K-QAM and OFDMA, technologies for faster and more efficient wireless connections, even when used in a congested wireless environment.

The router has some retractable external antennas on its ends that can boost Wi-Fi signal strength. There’s also a programmable switch that gives users a quick and easy way to turn essential features on or off, like VPN mode or wireless guest mode, all with a single click.

Thanks to built-in support for OpenVPN and WireGuard VPN protocols, users can configure the TL-WR3602BE to work with more than 35 VPN services if they have a valid subscription. Both NordVPN and Surfshark are built right into the router interface, making it easy to set up a VPN connection for a secure and encrypted connection without the fuss. This feature is especially useful as censorship levels and internet security laws tighten and affect the ability of traveling internet users to freely access websites.

Seven modes of operation

TL-WR3602BE has seven modes, including router, hotspot and smartphone connection modes. These allow the router to be configured for almost any networking scenario. For example, you could use your smartphone as an Internet source by switching the router to phone connection mode.

Alternatively, you can securely connect your laptop, phone or tablet through the router by piggybacking on a public Wi-Fi hotspot at a cafe or airport. In Hotspot mode, you can set up a one-time gateway authentication so you only need to connect to the hotspot once and all your devices are quarantined. This is an essential feature as many public hotspots can be hacked and used to download sensitive data.

Managing your new router is easy thanks to TP-Link’s Tether smartphone app. It offers an easy way to customize settings and functions. Alternatively, you can access the router settings with a web browser. There are two RJ45 ports on board. One acts as a 2.5 Gbps WAN while the other is a 1 Gbps LAN port for connecting a printer or NAS device. There’s also a USB 3.0 port for storage or a 5G modem.

Prices and Availability:

THE TP-Link TL-WR3602BE The Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router is available now and costs $99 / £119.

Technical specifications:

• Model: TL-WR3602BE
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 7.
• Speeds: 3.6 Gbps dual zone.
• Wi-Fi 7 Features: Multi-Link Mode, 4K-QAM, Multi-Rus.
• VPN: OpenVPN, Wireguard, PPTP, L2TP.
• Functions: Router, Hotspot, USB Tethering, USB Modem, Access Point, Range Extender, Client.
• Ethernet ports: 1 x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1 x Gbps LAN.
• USB port: USB 3.0.
• Dimensions: 126 x 93.5 x 36 mm.