Frequent travelers who struggle with poor cell coverage, questionable security, and exorbitant Wi-Fi charges in hotels and airports may benefit from a good travel router when working away from home.

The best wireless travel routers avoid this hassle by allowing you to set up your own private Wi-Fi bubble wherever you land, whether that's a conference center, hotel room, or airport lounge.

Most people should buy the TP-Link TL-WR902AC – it's small enough to throw in a backpack, and can even double as a WiFi range extender. If you want a backup cellular connection, the Netgear Nighthawk M1 is for you, which can double as a mobile hotspot for your hotel room or car.

TP-Link’s TL-WR902AC is one of the fastest travel routers we’ve seen, which is especially impressive for its size and price. Measuring 2.64 x 2.91 x 0.9 inches and weighing just 8 ounces, it’s small enough to slip into a pocket, briefcase, or backpack, allowing you to create your own Wi-Fi bubble wherever you go.