It is common nowadays for hotel rooms to provide complimentary WiFi. But there is the occasional hotel or two that charge ridiculous rates for wifi.
I bought the TP-Link 3G Mobile WiFi M5350 at the recent Consumer Electronics Exhibition (CEE) 2013 at Suntec for SGD95 to overcome this problem. It works like a tethering device. Insert a local prepaid data SIM card which you can buy at any airport and it can support up to 10 users.
Features:
- Equipped with a built-in 3G modem - No other bulky devices required
- HSPA+ supported with up to 21.6Mbps download and 5.76Mbps upload speeds
- Supports up to 10 users simultaneously
- 2000mAh internal battery for extended hours of outdoor use
- Portable and cobblestone design ideal for travel use
- Micro USB port for versatile recharging
- OLED display provides a intuitive view of the device’s working status
- Equipped with a micro SD card slot for up to 32GB of optional storage
Do note the the battery can be removed.
Here are the unboxing photos.
The box - Front
The box - Back.
The battery is detachable.
It uses a micro USB to charge the battery in the device.
The SIM card goes to the left slot. I am testing this with a Malaysian
SIM Card.
The slot of the right is for the micro SD card.
Put back the battery.
Turn on the device. Connecting to it is similar to
connecting to a Wifi device.
I have used the Mobile Wifi over the weekend at Kuala Lumpur. In the hotel room, it supported an iPad, 2 iPhones and 3 Blackberries. I have also used it when I was out and about. As the device is small, I kept it in my backpack and I have instant Wifi coverage. It is a useful device and I would recommend it especially if you are travelling and need wifi for your travels.