On Mon, 19 Aug 2019, mm0fmf wrote:

> I use one of these.
>
> https://www.amazon.co.uk/WiFi-Router-150Mbps-Hotspot-Wireless/dp/B01N63NJFA
>
> Plug the USB into an Android phone or USB 3g/4g dongle and it will allow Wifi
> clients to access the internet via the phone. You can put the phone in
> hotspot mode to do that already. Plug the ethernet port into your ethernet
> router and your ethernet clients can access the internet via the phone. It
> has a firewall/NAT so the internet side is isolated even if you plug its
> ethernet port into your LAN.

Thanks for the link. Looks like neat little gadget this.

> You can also use it as a Wifi repeater. This is how I normally use mine. Run
> it from a USB powerpack, it runs for hours and hours. Place it hidden and you
> can extend the typical free Wifi found in holiday hotel reception areas back
> to your hotel room instead of paying the extra for room Wifi. Recover it and
> charge the USB pack up when you are out for the day ready for more Wifi
> leaching!

I find this very good use of this kind of thigie :D I like how you roll
...

Anyway I have getting ideas what els to do witht he pool lil rpi, so I
think I'll make my life a bit more difficult and start tinkering ... once
I have decided what I really want to do with it.

But I think I'll get one of these little thigies anyway for use unknown :)

Thanks again!

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