How do they fit all these specifications into such a small box?
AC1300
3 Gb ethernet ports
USB 3 connector
OK "travel" router is a bit of a misnomer these days as not too many people are travelling but the ability to connect via wire or Wifi and be setup as a router, repeater or AP means this can be used both at home and on the go and look good doing it.
Security is one of the hallmarks of the Gl.iNet range, and the ability to support Wireguard and OpenVPN server/client , DNS over HTTPS, Tor etc are all included as standard. In this day and age you need to be careful where and how you access data and be secure doing it.
If you need support, there's a great user forum as well as a helpdesk (though be aware it's based on SE Asian timezones).
Running OpenWRT is the icing on the cake. I found Gl.iNet when I had a router that never received firmware updates and where I was stuck with whatever the vendor built in. Updates are regular with these devices and often will be the result of users reporting issues. With OpenWRT I can install any of the OpenWRT repo modules to extend the abilities of the router to do whatever I need ( Transmission BT, adblock, DLNA, Shadowsock etc) . While there's a neat interface over the top of OpenWRT making common functions easy to setup, you still have full access to OpenWRT and LUCI and of course CLI if you need it.
If you're looking for a mini router that's just as much at home as it is on the road, certainly consider the Beryl.
| Brand | GL.iNet |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GL Technologies |
| Part Number | GL-MT1300 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Wireless Type | 5 GHz Radio Frequency, 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
| GSM frequencies | 5 GHz |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Package Dimensions | 19.2 x 15.6 x 5.2 cm; 560 Grams |
| Item Weight | 560 g |
| Manufacturer | GL Technologies |
| ASIN | B08MKZXGBY |
| Manufacturer reference | GL-MT1300 |
| Date First Available | 2 December 2020 |
