Good accessories for mobile professionals are those that are compact, easily carried and straight-forward to use. Great accessories combine the above with the capability to be multi functional and work well in all functions. The D-Link Wireless Pocket Router/AP accomplishes just that and is one accessory you should include on your must pack list.
Pros
Pocket sized.
Three different mode capabilities.
Powered over USB if no electrical source available.
Cons
The biggest benefit that the Travel Router provides is the ability to combine three different capabilities in one compact mobile gadget.
This 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. This can be very handy for older model laptops which do not have Wi-Fi access built-in.
Setting up the Router/AP is done through a web-based utility which provides easy to follow instructions. On the Router/AP itself the Mode switch is clearly marked - you can clearly see which mode you have selected.
This mobile gadget is certainly worth keeping in your laptop bag and having handy. There are so many instances where you might wish to share access and also share resources and files.
Another benefit which is very useful for mobile professionals is that the Router/AP can be powered from a USB port of your laptop, so you don't have to worry about not having an electrical outlet handy or searching for an extension cord.
The biggest benefit is the ability to combine three different capabilities in one compact mobile gadget.
