If you want a simple and effective way to cut the cords when you are on the road (or even when you are at home, for that matter), you should take a look at the D-Link DAP-1350 wireless-N pocket router. On the surface, it may look like any number of other wireless routers, but this travel-sized gadget comes with a couple of bonus functions that could come in handy in a pinch.

For starters, it’s a fair bit smaller than what you would normally expect from a wireless-N router. This makes the D-Link DAP-1350 much easier to pack into your travel bag when you’re catching a plane to attend an important conference or even driving to the other side of town to meet with a client. It measures just 3.6 x 0.8 x 2.6 inches and weighs just eight ounces.

In addition to acting as a wireless router, the DAP-1350 can also be attached to an Ethernet-ready device, like the Xbox 360 or a desktop PC, and effectively work like a wireless card on the client side, connecting to another Wi-Fi access point. It can also add wireless functionality to an existing wired network, granting Internet access to all sorts of different WiFi-enabled devices.

The D-Link DAP-1350 pocket router is currently on sale for $69.99 on Amazon.ca, representing a $20 savings off the regular price. This also qualifies for free super saver shipping.