What are the most portable wi-fi mesh nodes available?
This page compares 12 wi-fi mesh nodes with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Vilo Vilo 6 Mesh Wi-Fi, Vilo Vilo 5 Mesh Wi-Fi, COMFAST CF-WR632AX. Prices range from £22 to £2,030. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Vilo Vilo 6 Mesh Wi-Fi
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£51.67 ≈ | — | 2000 per unit | 128 devices per unit | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 1800 | Dual-band mesh with smart steering | 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit |
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Vilo 6 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system with coverage up to 2,000 sq ft per unit and support for up to 128 connected devices. It suits homes needing expanded coverage, fast wireless speeds up to 1,800 Mbps, and simple network management through the Vilo app. ★ Ideal forVilo 6 suits users seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because each compact 0.7 lb unit provides up to 2,000 sq ft of coverage, supports Wi-Fi 6, and can be added to a mesh network as needed.
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Vilo Vilo 5 Mesh Wi-Fi
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£258.40 ≈ | 3 | 4500 | 120+ | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | AC1200 | Simultaneous dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN |
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The Vilo 5 is a three-node Wi-Fi 5 mesh system covering up to 4,500 sq ft and supporting more than 120 connected devices. Its dual-band AC1200 performance and three Gigabit Ethernet ports per node suit budget-conscious households needing broad coverage and wired connectivity. ★ Ideal forThe Vilo 5 suits users seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact three-node system provides up to 4,500 sq ft of coverage, with each node offering three Gigabit Ethernet ports and easy scalable placement throughout the home.
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COMFAST CF-WR632AX
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£60.73 ≈ | — | — | — | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 3000 | Wireless, wired, and hybrid Mesh | 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN Ethernet, 1 x 1Gbps LAN Ethernet, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x Type-C power |
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The COMFAST CF-WR632AX is a compact Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 mesh router with dual-band speeds up to 3000 Mbps and support for wireless, wired, and hybrid mesh networking. It suits homes, small offices, and travelers who need multi-gigabit connectivity, USB 3.0 file sharing, and flexible coverage expansion. ★ Ideal forThis product specifically suits users seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact 123.4 x 88.7 x 34 mm design, 0.55 kg package weight, Type-C power, and wireless, wired, and hybrid mesh support make it easy to deploy in changing locations. |
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ASUS RT-BE58 Go
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£118.12 ≈ | 1 | 1800 | 150+ | 802.11be | 3600 | AiMesh | 1 x 2.5Gbps WAN, 1 x 1Gbps LAN, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB-C power |
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The ASUS RT-BE58 Go is a compact dual-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router with speeds up to 3600 Mbps, USB-C power, mobile tethering, VPN support and AiMesh compatibility. Its foldable antennas and 232 g weight make it well suited to travel, remote work, small apartments and flexible home networking. ★ Ideal forThis is a strong portable Wi-Fi mesh node option because it weighs 232 g, measures 99 x 111 x 36 mm, has foldable antennas, supports USB-C power and can operate as an AiMesh node.
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GL.iNet Slate AX GL-AXT1800
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£88.52 ≈ | — | — | 120 | 802.11ax | 1800 | — | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 1 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-C |
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The Slate AX is a compact Wi-Fi 6 travel router with dual-band speeds up to 1800 Mbps and support for up to 120 connected devices. Its VPN support, USB-C power input, USB-A port, microSD slot, and gigabit Ethernet make it well suited to travelers, remote workers, and small temporary networks. ★ Ideal forThis model suits people seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact travel-router design, USB-C power input, retractable antennas, and 245 g weight make it easy to carry, although it is a single router rather than a multi-node mesh system.
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GL.iNet Beryl AX GL-MT3000
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£73.08 ≈ | — | — | 70+ | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 3000 | — | 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 1 x LAN Ethernet port, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C power input |
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The GL.iNet Beryl AX is a compact Wi-Fi 6 travel router with AX3000 wireless speeds, a 2.5G WAN port, VPN support, and USB 3.0 connectivity. It suits travelers, remote workers, families, and small apartments that need strong wireless performance in a portable device. ★ Ideal forThis product specifically suits people seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its 196g pocket-sized design, retractable antennas, Wi-Fi 6 support, and 70+ simultaneous-device capacity make it easy to carry and useful for extending connectivity while traveling. |
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Ubiquiti UTR UniFi Travel Router
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£58.32 ≈ | — | — | — | 802.11ac (WiFi 5) | 866.7 | — | 2 x GbE RJ45 ports |
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The Ubiquiti UTR is an ultra-slim WiFi 5 travel router with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, WiFi uplink, USB tethering, and WireGuard and OpenVPN support. It suits travelers and remote workers who want portable connectivity and UniFi integration, especially when extending an existing UniFi network. ★ Ideal forThis is a strong option among highly portable WiFi mesh nodes because it weighs 89 g, measures 95.95 x 65 x 12.5 mm, supports UniFi network extension, and can use Ethernet, WiFi, or USB tethering as an uplink.
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GL.iNet Opal GL-SFT1200
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£29.52 ≈ | — | — | 52 | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 1200 | Not supported | 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 2 x LAN Ethernet ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x USB-C power input |
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The GL.iNet Opal GL-SFT1200 is a compact dual-band AC1200 travel router with 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz. It includes three gigabit Ethernet ports, VPN support, OpenWrt, and USB-C power, making it suitable for travelers, small apartments, RVs, and small offices. ★ Ideal forThis product suits people seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact 118 x 85 x 30mm design, 145g weight, USB-C power, and dual-band 1200 Mbps wireless capability make it easy to carry, although it does not support mesh networking. |
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GL.iNet Mudi 7 GL-E5800
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£310.07 ≈ | — | — | — | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | 688 / 2882 / 5764 | — | 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN Ethernet port; 1 x USB Type-C power only; 1 x USB Type-C 10Gbps; 2 x Nano SIM card slots; 1 x onboard eSIM chipset; 2 x TS-9 ports |
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The Mudi 7 is a portable 5G NR tri-band Wi-Fi 7 travel router with dual Nano SIM support, onboard eSIM, a 2.8in touchscreen, and a 5380mAh battery. It suits travelers, remote workers, and mobile users who need fast cellular connectivity, flexible wired connections, and extended battery operation. ★ Ideal forIt suits people seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact travel-router design combines tri-band Wi-Fi 7, up to 9334 Mbps of combined wireless bandwidth, 5G connectivity, and a built-in 5380mAh battery.
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Cudy WR300S 1.0
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£2030.29 ≈ | — | 950 | 64 | 802.11n | 300 | Cudy Mesh | 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN, 4 x 10/100 Mbps LAN |
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The Cudy WR300S 1.0 is a compact 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 router with 300 Mbps wireless bandwidth, Cudy Mesh support, and five Fast Ethernet ports. It suits homes and small offices needing basic coverage, flexible router or extender modes, and support for up to 64 connected devices. ★ Ideal forThis model suits users seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact 249.8 g design, 300 Mbps Wi-Fi 4 performance, 950 sq ft coverage, and Cudy Mesh support make it easy to deploy in smaller spaces. |
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GL.iNet GL-MT300N-V2 Mango
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£22.14 ≈ | — | — | — | 802.11b/g/n | 300 | — | 1 WAN Ethernet port, 1 LAN Ethernet port, 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 Micro-USB power port |
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The GL.iNet Mango is a compact, pocket-size travel router with 2.4 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi supporting speeds up to 300 Mbps. It supports OpenVPN and WireGuard and is best suited to travelers, remote workers, and users who need a small router for hotels, cafés, or public Wi-Fi. ★ Ideal forThis model suits users seeking highly portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its 58 x 58 x 25 mm, 40 g pocket-size design and 300 Mbps wireless speed make it easy to carry, although it is a single travel router rather than a mesh node system. |
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Perenio PEJIR01_BA4I24W00Z_EN Multifunction IoT Elegance Router
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£60.48 ≈ | — | — | 100+ | 802.11b/g/n/ac | 433 | — | 1 Internet/LAN port, 2 LAN ports, 1 USB 2.0 port, 1 USB 3.0 port, 1 USB-C power port, 1 RP-SMA LTE antenna port |
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The Perenio Elegance is a portable dual-band Wi-Fi and LTE router with a built-in 4000 mAh battery, nano-SIM slot, smart-home control center, and Zigbee support. It suits homes, small offices, and users who need backup or portable internet, with support for more than 100 connected devices and up to 433 Mbps Wi-Fi. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking portable Wi-Fi mesh nodes because its compact standalone design includes a 4000 mAh battery, dual-band Wi-Fi, LTE connectivity, and up to 4 hours of battery operation, although it is not a mesh node. |
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