F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Use your home Wi-Fi from anywhere by connecting a device to the network and accessing the internet through it.

Use your home Wi-Fi from anywhere by connecting a device to the network and accessing the internet through it.

Use your home Wi-Fi from anywhere by connecting a device to the network and accessing the internet through it.

S
superplunge
Junior Member
11
04-15-2023, 04:20 PM
#1
Hello. I noticed the video you shared about using home Wi-Fi with a device called "Amplifi." It seems expensive and not everyone can afford it. Could you help me find a way to use home Wi-Fi more affordably? I’d really appreciate your guidance and any suggestions you have. Thank you!
S
superplunge
04-15-2023, 04:20 PM #1

Hello. I noticed the video you shared about using home Wi-Fi with a device called "Amplifi." It seems expensive and not everyone can afford it. Could you help me find a way to use home Wi-Fi more affordably? I’d really appreciate your guidance and any suggestions you have. Thank you!

T
the5harkman
Senior Member
542
04-15-2023, 06:40 PM
#2
Anywhere? I’m not sure... within the same nation, yes... use a smartphone for connection... or simply carry a router and SIM card.
T
the5harkman
04-15-2023, 06:40 PM #2

Anywhere? I’m not sure... within the same nation, yes... use a smartphone for connection... or simply carry a router and SIM card.

S
SaoGaymer
Member
61
04-15-2023, 09:27 PM
#3
It's a basic mesh WiFi device, not a groundbreaking invention. Routers have been able to do this since the wirelessG standard was introduced. My parents' neighbor has a "home Wifi network extender" built into light bulbs, and it seems to work, though I suspect it might slow things down. My idea is that they set up a point-to-point VPN using it, which isn't as smart as it appears—it still relies on another network.
S
SaoGaymer
04-15-2023, 09:27 PM #3

It's a basic mesh WiFi device, not a groundbreaking invention. Routers have been able to do this since the wirelessG standard was introduced. My parents' neighbor has a "home Wifi network extender" built into light bulbs, and it seems to work, though I suspect it might slow things down. My idea is that they set up a point-to-point VPN using it, which isn't as smart as it appears—it still relies on another network.

Z
zackrelswift
Member
160
04-15-2023, 10:40 PM
#4
Consider storing specific files on a dedicated server, such as your own network. Not all routers support remote access, which may require a higher internet plan, increasing expenses over time. The video aspect can be intriguing, but perhaps adjusting the music remotely might deter intruders. I generally avoid leaving devices connected when I’m away for extended periods.
Z
zackrelswift
04-15-2023, 10:40 PM #4

Consider storing specific files on a dedicated server, such as your own network. Not all routers support remote access, which may require a higher internet plan, increasing expenses over time. The video aspect can be intriguing, but perhaps adjusting the music remotely might deter intruders. I generally avoid leaving devices connected when I’m away for extended periods.

Y
ykOG
Member
50
04-30-2023, 07:25 AM
#5
It appears you're describing a device that combines a 4G router functionality with a VPN connection for your home network.
Y
ykOG
04-30-2023, 07:25 AM #5

It appears you're describing a device that combines a 4G router functionality with a VPN connection for your home network.

R
RUBY35
Junior Member
12
04-30-2023, 01:55 PM
#6
Yes, it's quite straightforward. You don't require a costly Ubiquiti system; just a router that connects to a VPN and a VPN running on your network. You'll spend around $50 on a router that supports third-party firmware, and about an hour setting up the VPN on one of your computers. There are likely reasons for this approach, but aside from accessing devices at home, I don't see many practical scenarios. The user believes they can connect to any WiFi globally, but that's not accurate—you still need an internet connection for it to function. Overall, I think the use cases are quite limited.
R
RUBY35
04-30-2023, 01:55 PM #6

Yes, it's quite straightforward. You don't require a costly Ubiquiti system; just a router that connects to a VPN and a VPN running on your network. You'll spend around $50 on a router that supports third-party firmware, and about an hour setting up the VPN on one of your computers. There are likely reasons for this approach, but aside from accessing devices at home, I don't see many practical scenarios. The user believes they can connect to any WiFi globally, but that's not accurate—you still need an internet connection for it to function. Overall, I think the use cases are quite limited.

L
louisdoki
Member
70
05-06-2023, 08:57 PM
#7
It's all about marketing then. I'm not sure who this is really for, but probably only Pro users have things like a NAS on their network and need access to it. They likely already have a solution, either through cloud storage sync or VPN methods you mentioned. I don't see much reason for a basic user to want this in 2020, especially since most interactions are probably on cloud services.
L
louisdoki
05-06-2023, 08:57 PM #7

It's all about marketing then. I'm not sure who this is really for, but probably only Pro users have things like a NAS on their network and need access to it. They likely already have a solution, either through cloud storage sync or VPN methods you mentioned. I don't see much reason for a basic user to want this in 2020, especially since most interactions are probably on cloud services.

T
TheRaptorSquad
Junior Member
47
05-06-2023, 10:21 PM
#8
It’s not just a basic 4G router—it requires a WiFi or Ethernet connection to link with the VPN at home. That means it’s not a simple plug-and-play device; you’ll need to connect to the hotel’s WiFi. Broadcasting your private network publicly in a hotel is risky, as it competes with the hotel’s own network. Using a VPN client on your phone or PC would likely avoid all that extra hassle. In my experience, hotel Wi-Fi is often unreliable, making this setup impractical. You’d typically need two apps just to set up the teleport, which adds unnecessary complexity. Ideally, a dedicated app should handle VPN configuration directly instead of relying on extra hardware and complicated connections.
T
TheRaptorSquad
05-06-2023, 10:21 PM #8

It’s not just a basic 4G router—it requires a WiFi or Ethernet connection to link with the VPN at home. That means it’s not a simple plug-and-play device; you’ll need to connect to the hotel’s WiFi. Broadcasting your private network publicly in a hotel is risky, as it competes with the hotel’s own network. Using a VPN client on your phone or PC would likely avoid all that extra hassle. In my experience, hotel Wi-Fi is often unreliable, making this setup impractical. You’d typically need two apps just to set up the teleport, which adds unnecessary complexity. Ideally, a dedicated app should handle VPN configuration directly instead of relying on extra hardware and complicated connections.