Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into a Travel Router (RaspAP) (2025 Edition!) with Captive Portal workarounds

Welcome to Everyday Tech—everyday tech for everyday people! In this video, we’re diving into the 2025 edition of turning a Raspberry Pi into a travel router. Over the years, updates to RaspAP have changed how this setup works, and this version still requires an external USB network adapter. But this time, we’re tackling two key questions: Can a faster USB adapter improve performance? And how do we bypass captive portals at hotels and coffee shops? Whether you’re here for a full step-by-step guide or just need answers to specific questions, everything is covered—check the timestamps below to jump ahead. Let’s get started! 🚀 Product Links (Affiliate Links): Panda Wireless 802.11ac USB Adapter https://amzn.to/4kgJB7w Ralink Wirelsss 802.11n USB Adapter: https://amzn.to/4bciRkF Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB): https://amzn.to/43aQ0Lp 👉 You can support this channel here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/everyday... Gear I use: https://everydaytech.notion.site/Stud... 0:00 Intro 1:18 Why Use a Travel Router? 2:27 Why Use a Raspberry Pi 3:10 Overview of Project 4:10 Using a faster USB Network Adapter 5:32 Installation Walkthrough 14:46 Captive Portal / VNC Viewer 18:15 Conclusion / Ending