The TP-Link M7650 elegantly solves the problem of providing that service to others in your party.
It is a battery-powered mobile hotspot that can connect up to thirty-two devices by WiFi.
However, obviously, that will be shared between all those using the rig, degrading the performance accordingly.
We must also mention that mobile networking isn’t a guaranteed speed dependent on location.
For a mobile access point, it’s reasonably cheap, especially when you consider the alternatives fromNetgear.
However, it will show you the name of the service it is connected to and the speed available.
Design score: 3/5
TP-Link M7650: In use
Getting this hardware operational is relatively straightforward.
However, 5GHz is capped at 867Mbps, which fits better with 4G connectivity.
TP-Link makes a cheaper alternative option, designated the M7350, that is available in the USA.
Even with a single connected unit, getting more than 8 hours out of this unit is challenging.
But, can it pass that datastream on to those connected?
However, it first appeared in 2017, and TP-Link has done almost nothing since to upgrade it.
In seven years, it’s had one firmware upgrade.
Perhaps a more modern 5G SoC would have provided longer running times with the same-sized battery.
Why this replacement product hasn’t appeared is a mystery, but it hasn’t.
Should I buy a TP-Link M7650?
Unless you travel only in Europe and have a SIM with a roaming data account, this isnt ideal.
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