While traveling it's not uncommon for mobile professionals to stay in a location where they have access to the Internet but it means that they have to work in a public area or be tied to a desk. With the use of a travel wireless router, mobile professionals can break free of the desk, work from a balcony or in another more comfortable area and with some models they can even share Internet access with co-workers. Wireless travel routers are a great mobile accessory to have while on the road.
1. D-Link Wireless Travel Router
The DWL-G730AP can be used an Access Point - which is very handy whenever you have to share Internet access and there is only one Ethernet connection available. The router mode enables mobile professionals to share Internet access with other Ethernet users and the third mode is as a wireless client, which enables a mobile professional to access an existing Wi-Fi network, without adding additional software or hardware.2. Linksys WTR54GS Wireless-G Travel Router
This wireless travel router has a built-in access point and Ethernet port to connect to wired networks or another PC. The Linksys includes built-in power supply and antenna with it's own travel case to keep it safe when not in use. The Linksys also includes encryption abilities and you can protect all your data when using wireless networks. Configuring the router is done via a web browser utility.
3. NetGear 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Travel Router
This portable wireless router works with both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless gadgets. It also uses WEP encryption and can be upgradeable to WPA-PSK. With this compact wireless router you can take advantage of high speed Internet access in your hotel and work wirelessly from where you are most comfortable. You can also share Internet access with co-workers. The NetGear wireless travel router is about the size of a deck of cards and includes a carrying case.4. Asus Wireless Pocket 4-Port Router Model WL530G
You can use the Asus Pocket 4-port wireless router to share wired and wireless Internet access. It includes WEP and WPA-PSK to ensure you have safe and secure connections. It also includes a NAT firewall. The Asus wireless pocket router will automatically switch between AP and router mode, you don't have to worry about changing switches or worrying about configuration changes.5. 3Com OfficeConnect WLS-802.11G Travel Router
The 3Com travel router can be used in one of three different modes - Router, Access Point or Client modes. Each enables you to take advantage of high speed Internet access connections without being tied down by wires and share that access with up to 16 other wireless users. It's compact size makes it easy to pack and use while on the road.6. Apple Airport Express Base Station
The Apple Airport Express can be used with both Mac and Windows PCs. It can be used to enable up to 10 other wireless users to share an Internet connection. You can also use the Apple Airport Express as a wireless bridge to extend the reach of a wireless network. It uses the Bonjour technology which is in Mac OS X to detect other computers on the network to make file sharing and transferring easier.7. Belkin Wireless G Travel Router
The Belkin Wireless G travel router is pocket-size and easy to carry on any business trip. It enables you to connect to an Ethernet Internet connection wirelessly. You can share the connection with co-workers easily. This travel router will support both WPA technology and WEP encryption to keep your connections secure. It can be used a wireless router, access point or adapter.