GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket Router - WiFi Router | OpenWrt | 2 x Ethernet Ports | OpenVPN/Wireguard VPN for Public & Hotel Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 Port | 2 x External Antennas
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GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext Portable Mini Travel Wireless Pocket Router - WiFi Router | OpenWrt | 2 x Ethernet Ports | OpenVPN/Wireguard VPN for Public & Hotel Wi-Fi | USB 2.0 Port | 2 x External Antennas

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Product ID: 54126072
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Details

  • Brand
    GL.iNet
  • Model Name
    Shadow
  • Special Feature
    Access Point
  • Frequency Band Class
    Single-Band
  • Wireless Communication Standard
    2.4 GHz Radio
  • Compatible Devices
    Laptop
👜Pocket-Sized 39g
📶300 Mbps Speed
🔒OpenVPN/Wireguard

Description

🌍 Stay Connected Anywhere, Anytime!

  • VPN COMPATIBILITY - Supports 30+ VPN service providers for ultimate online security.
  • DUAL ETHERNET PORTS - Connect multiple devices with ease, perfect for business trips.
  • TRAVEL READY DESIGN - Weighing only 39g, this mini router fits effortlessly in your pocket.
  • SECURE YOUR CONNECTION - Transform public Wi-Fi into a private network for safe browsing.
  • OPEN SOURCE FLEXIBILITY - Pre-installed OpenWrt allows for endless customization and programmability.

The GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext is a lightweight, portable mini travel router designed to convert public and hotel networks into secure private Wi-Fi connections. With OpenWrt pre-installed, it offers extensive programmability and compatibility with over 30 VPN service providers, ensuring your online activities remain private. Weighing just 39g and featuring dual Ethernet ports, this router is perfect for the on-the-go professional.

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Specifications

ColorBlack
Connectivity TechnologyWi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
RAM Memory Installed128 MB
Control MethodApp
Data Transfer Rate300 Megabits Per Second
AntennaTypeFixed
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate1.5E+2 Megabits Per Second
Voltage5 Volts
Frequency2.4 GHz
Wireless Compability2.4 GHz Radio Frequency
Antenna LocationTravel, Security, Bussiness, Monitoring
Compatible DevicesLaptop
LAN Port Bandwidth10/100 megabits per second
Security ProtocolWPA2
Operating SystemOpenWrt
Frequency Band ClassSingle-Band
Number of Ports3
Additional FeaturesAccess Point Mode, Internet Security, Remote Access
Item Weight0.09 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H2.28"L x 2.28"W x 0.98"H

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Can this device take wifi input (not ethernet / cat 6) and convert it to a ethernet output (cat 6)?
Can I change one antenna to a directional antenna and use in repeater mode?
If I connect an external antenna do I have to have something connected to both antenna ports and if so do they have to match or can I leave one empty?
How fast does it boot up from power off to connection?

Reviews

4.2

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D**L

Almost niche, great idea, very useful

Uses OpenWRT which admittedly puts it outside of the scope of non-technical users, but also makes it a hidden gem for replacing an unreliable wifi extender or adding wifi to an ethernet-only device using a minimal footprint (in my case, an older laser printer). The best part for me is that with OpenWRT and admittedly the power of your chosen AI platform to fill in any knowledge gaps, you can configure this in a way that is just not possible with normal retail firmware.

A**N

Very capable, highly adjustable, tons of tinkerer mods , firmware, wifi pineapple clone capable

Always good, no 5ghz but very customizable with multiple 3rd party ,DDwrt ,OpenWRT ready to install firmware, capable of USB duel band/ 5ghz wifi USB adapter add on for multiple radios that help a lot when using Wifi Pineapple /clone firmware.

C**Y

Easy setup and working fine so far.

I bought this to use as a small network with my telescopes MiniPC and my laptop when far away from WiFi. Setup was easy and it seems to work just fine.

T**Y

Good small router for Digital Mixing consoles

These work great with small portable mixers. I have two Soundcraft 24ui mixers and each one has one of these as their router/wifi connection. Zero Dropouts once you put this into your mixer system.

A**R

Simple dependable mini-router

This is a reliable workhorse of a router: I built a wireless guest subnet with it and never touched it again.

J**S

Problematic and frustrating.

Could barely get this thing set up without it randomly disconnecting. Once set up, I couldn't get it to stay connected to any WiFi hotspot in repeater mode, nor will it stay connected to any client connected to the device itself either. I even fed it 100W and it would still randomly disconnect. Rebooting the device takes forever, in excess of 5 minutes before its WiFi SSID will appear in your network list. I've heard good things about this brand for travel routers, but I took a chance on this one due to it's price and having external antennas.

A**R

Works but cant handle much

I'm a BAS technician and this little router is very handy; have had it for a few months now, it works for light weight tasks, but when i've loaded it, say RDP over wifi with heavy file transfers, I ran into it over heating and turning off after 15 minutes or so. Then when i've tried wifi and lan with wan port, rdp, other tcp connections, two laptops connected to it at the same time, it didn't last more than a few minutes before it would cycle power. It does lightweight things and good for the price but not heavy traffic.

A**S

Independent local Wi-Fi network

I am using it to remotely monitor my astrophotography rig. Remotely in this case is within 50 feet or so, the telescope being outside and I am inside. It sits on the power station, no connections to the astro rig computer. I use Remote Desktop Connection on an Android tablet to monitor the progress. The astro computer is running NINA. A shout out to Patriot Astrophotography for doing a video on this and how to connect a camera to show the rig within NINA. I haven't got the camera yet.This wifi router is easy to setup. Select the router in the wifi choices and enter the default password. At some point an Ethernet cable needs to be attached to get Internet access to update firmware. Go th the network selection for more setup choices to change the SSID.I got an excellent reception on my cell phone within about 50 ft, I was outside and the router was inside.I kept getting dropped when I was using my home WIFI. I then used my cell phone as a hotspot and lost connection once in a couple hours. So, I searched the Internet and found this unit. I haven't actually used it beyond initial setup, powered things off and back on to be sure it reconnected. Shows lots of promise.

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