5 best portable Wi-Fi Hotspot gadgets you need for the perfect New Year vacation | Tech News

5 best portable Wi-Fi Hotspot gadgets you need for the perfect New Year vacation

Planning a new trip? Make sure to stay connected with a stable internet with these 5 best portable Wi-Fi hotspot options.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Dec 29 2022, 18:17 IST
Have WiFi connection? Know how to protect yourself from hackers
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1/6 Having a WiFI connection is important as almost all professional and personal work as well as entertainment requires internet connection. From official work to buying groceries, everything is done online. If you are a WiFi user you need to secure it from hackers. Hackers can access your WiFi using software bugs, improperly configured interfaces, etc. Here are top 5 security tips and tricks you can use to secure your WiFi. (Pixabay)
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2/6 Change WiFi and admin password: Once the set up of the home router is complete, you are advised to change the WiFi password immediately as the preset WiFi passwords are insecure and can be easily guessed. Also make sure that the password you keep is a bit complex and not that easy to crack. You also need to change the admin password as the password to access the device’s confidential settings menu is often the same for many routers. (Pixabay)
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3/6 Network name can be changed: A new network name that is SSID must be given to your WLAN. This needs to be done as the default name is given by the manufacturer and can be known by anyone. Also make sure that you do not keep your name, location or any basic detail that is known by everyone as your new SSID. (Pixabay)
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4/6 Remote access can be disabled: You should disable remote access. There are routers that allow hard drives to connect to the internet, and it can be a point of attack. You can disable the same in the settings menu. (Pixabay)
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5/6 Update your operating system regularly: The operating system of your router should be up to date. As we all know that updates bring new features and security fixes. Therefore, you should keep on regularly updating your operating system or you can also turn on automatic updates. (Pixabay)
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6/6 Turn off WiFi when not in use: You can turn off the WiFi when it is not required. Like when your work is done you do not need the internet connection or at night while sleeping, or when you go out on a trip. By turning off the WiFi, your device will not be connected and hackers cannot attack devices that are not connected. (Pixabay)
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Know which are the top 5 Wi-Fi hotspot devices to plan for the perfect trip. (Pexels)

With the new year rolling around pretty soon, many are planning a vacation to relax and rejuvenate. But a perfect trip cannot be complete without ensuring that you have a stable and fast internet connection. Whether you need to get on the laptop to complete a last minute task, upload your holiday pictures on social media or stream movies during, a Wi-Fi hotspot has become one of the essentials for every trip. So, if you too are looking for the best portable Wi-Fi hotspot to plan the perfect new year vacation, then read on.

Some may argue that the inbuilt smartphone hotspot is enough to get stable internet, there is always a risk of it draining the battery and depriving you of other things you could do with the smartphone. Wi-Fi hotspots can solve a lot of problems but it is important to know about the right things to look for when buying one. You need to check for the maximum number of devices it can connect to, battery capacity, maximum speed and more. For your ease of accessibility, we have curated a list of the 5 best portable hotspot devices that you can consider. Take a look.

JioFi 4G JMR541

The pocket-size device works with only Reliance Jio SIM cards but as a benefit, Android users also get call support through it. It has a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and maximum upload speed of 50 Mbps and also has an expandable memory capacity of 64GB. The hotspot comes with a 2,300 mAh battery. The company claims that it can give up to 6 hours of run time on a single charge. It can connect with up to 10 devices at the same time. It will cost you Rs. 3,999 on Amazon.

Airtel AMF-311WW

This portable Wi-Fi hotspot device can connect with a maximum of 10 devices. It supports a maximum download speed up to 150 Mbps & upload speed up to 50Mbps. It has an expandable memory capacity of 32GB. It is backed by a 2,300 mAh battery which the company claims can last for 6 hours of run time and 300 hours of standby time. You can only use an Airtel SIM card with it. It is priced at Rs. 3,250 on Amazon.

Alcatel Vodafone 4G MW40VD

This device supports Airtel, Vodafone and Jio SIM cards. It can connect with a maximum of 15 devices. It has a maximum download speed up to 150 Mbps & upload speed up to 50Mbps. The hotspot comes with a 1,800 mAh battery. The device has been priced at Rs. 3,690 on Amazon.

Tenda 4G185

This is the device to use if you plan to travel to the UK as it supports all major carriers there. It has a maximum download speed up to 150 Mbps & upload speed up to 50Mbps and it can connect with a total of 10 devices. It is backed by a 2100 mAh battery. The company claims that it can run for 10 hours on a single charge. It features a small display that provides connectivity information such as signal strength, download/upload speed, battery status, Wi-Fi signal range and more. It is priced at Rs. 7,000 on Amazon.

Huawei 4G e5576-606

This hotspot also supports all SIM cards in India. It can connect a maximum of 10 devices at a time. It has a maximum download speed up to 150 Mbps & upload speed up to 50Mbps. It is backed by a 1,500 mAh battery which the company claims can last up to 6 hours. It is priced at Rs. 4,499 on Amazon.

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First Published Date: 29 Dec, 18:16 IST
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