How I Found the Perfect Portable Router for Home–Office VPN
Years ago, I was looking for a portable router that I could bring between home and office. My goal was to create a private network in the office using my personal devices, mainly my iPad and iPhone, so I could access home resources. For security reasons, no office devices or equipment were ever connected to this router.
At that time, AI tools were not available yet, so I spent a lot of time researching online. I had to read through different manufacturers' websites and online forums. That was when I came across a Facebook ad showing the GL.iNet GL-AR750S / Slate router.
It was the right size and powered by USB. Most importantly, it came with LAN ports, WiFi, and supported both WireGuard and OpenVPN. It was exactly what I needed. I could connect back to my home network and access my resources, all in a portable setup. I used my mobile 4G connection to tether the router and establish the VPN link between home and office.
What made the Slate stand out even more was how compact it was. It's roughly the size of a standard credit card, with a thickness similar to a small book about 2 cm high. It uses a micro USB port for power, which made it easy to power up anywhere using common cables and power banks. It also consumes so little power that I could run it off a power bank for hours without any issues.
What surprised me when I received the device was its compact size and easy-to-use web interface. Before buying it, I was worried that setting up
