This blog article from GL.iNet describes how their solution to typical problems with connecting to public and hotel Wi-Fi networks. Adding security through a hardware firewall, allowing a single login to handle authentication for all connected devices (instead of logging in separately on each device), automatically avoiding captive portals once the router authenticates, and getting around device limits that limit the number of connections a network permits are the main advantages that are highlighted.
The article highlights the extra advantages of GL.iNet routers, such as faster Ethernet connectivity for improved performance, customized networking choices, and integrated VPN encryption for more privacy. It comes with a helpful setup instruction for visitors that suggests using repeater mode when Wi-Fi is the only option or an Ethernet connection straight to the hotel network.

Here is the link to our review for the GL.iNet router and others: https://cloudseclabs.com/most-insecure-soho-routers-and-what-to-upgrade-to-in-2026/