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The GL.iNet GL-AR300M16-Ext is a lightweight, portable mini travel router featuring 300 Mbps Wi-Fi 4, dual 100 Mbps Ethernet ports, and robust VPN support (OpenVPN/WireGuard). Powered via USB and pre-installed with OpenWrt, it offers advanced open-source customization, secure public Wi-Fi conversion, and versatile connectivity options, making it the ultimate travel companion for professionals demanding privacy and flexibility on the move.








| ASIN | B07794JRC5 |
| Antenna Location | Home |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | 10,980 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 74 in Routers |
| Box Contents | Ethernet Cable, Router (with 2 years warranty), USB Cable, User Manual |
| Brand | GL.iNet |
| Brand Name | GL.iNet |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Compatible devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | USB Control |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Coverage | Small to medium-sized areas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,993 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Single-Band |
| Frequency band class | Single-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.8L x 5.8W x 2.5H centimetres |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 100 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | GL.iNet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GL-AR300M16-Ext |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 150 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | Shadow |
| Model Number | GL-AR300M16-Ext |
| Model name | Shadow |
| Number of Antennas | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Access Point Mode, Internet Security, Remote Access |
| RAM Memory Installed | 128 MB |
| Router Firewall Security Level | basic |
| Router Network Type | wired_and_wireless |
| Security Protocol | WPA2 |
| Special feature | Access Point Mode, Internet Security, Remote Access |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Wireless Compability | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
| Wireless communication standard | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency |
R**.
Shocked at how good this is for the price.
Its really small. Easy to use. The range is great as well. We have a 90 foot garden and signal went to the bottom of the garden and still got 20 meg speed. normally I get nothing. Crazy. The UI is great and it updated to the latest firmware and restarted fine, and thats without having to download the firmware and stick it on a USB drive. If I had paid double for this I would till very be happy with it. It also acts as a repeater as well. proper amazing for £30. and it runs from a micro usb cable. Got it powered from an always on USB port on a gaming rig then through powerlines to the router at the other side of the house.
N**S
Amazing little router!
Wow! This device is slighly bigger than a matchbox and has more functionality than routers costing many times more. I wish I'd discovered these earlier. It's got a full copy of OpenWrt installed. If you're unfamiliar with OpenWrt, it's an open source wireless router project that has just about every conceivable configuration option available, and you can install other apps from a list of about 8,000. There's a polished UI on top of OpenWrt out of the box, but you can also open the native OpenWrt UI called Luci. I've configured it to act as a VPN client and router to connect to home from a remote location. I chose WireGuard VPN because it's easy to setup and enables site to site, so both subnets are permanently connected and visible to each other. I'm definately going to buy more of these. You can just configure it at home and take with you to plug in wherever you need it.
K**.
Compact, powerful, and versatile
This mini router is a game-changer for travelers and remote workers. It's incredibly small—about the size of a matchbox—but packs a punch with OpenWrt firmware, dual Ethernet ports, and support for OpenVPN and WireGuard. Setup is straightforward via the intuitive web interface, and it can run off a USB power bank, making it perfect for on-the-go use. Whether you need to extend Wi-Fi in a hotel, create a secure VPN tunnel, or tether to a mobile hotspot, this device handles it all with ease.
M**N
So close to being brilliant
I bought this to provide wireless connectivity to a digital mixing desk. The reviews were a it hit and miss in terms of the set-up but decided to give it a go due to its small footprint and price. I've wired the antennae out and upgraded those and everything works great Pros - it is super simple to set-up, I had it working in minutes. It is very small (which for me is great) and it is god value for money for a 2.4GHz router (it's not dual channel, which isn't an issue for me) Cons - the major problem with this item is the power supply lead (small usb) which falls out with the slightest movement of anything at all. I've got the router velcroed down positioned so the the lead is against the side of the case but even like that it still manages to fall out !! So in short this would be great for a fixed installation but if you're planning on building it into anything that you might move the power lead will keep falling out and will drive you potty !!
S**E
Works well as a repeater *IF* the (hotel) WiFi signal is strong; otherwise it's literally useless
The router (firmware v2.27) works well in repeater mode when the (hotel) WiFi signal strength is good. If however the WiFi signal strength is weak, the router becomes unstable and the repeater (LAN side) WiFi signal drops out regularly every few seconds. This instability is known to the gl-inet sofware development team who say the next firmware release will go some way to alleviate these types of instability, but from the email response I received it sounds as if they are not completely certain whether they have fixed it completely. I'm really hoping they have though. I've been using this device on the road constantly now for 7 months and what I can say is that it does require (quite alot of) patience and tlc at times even when you are familiar with its quirks. I connect regularly to the Internet via NordVpn, but the above mentioned instability has nothing to do with connecting via OpenVpn. Don't let the above put you off though. It's a great little router when the hotel WiFi setup is good.
T**M
Great 👍
Great product. Easy to set up and excellent
D**Y
Very versatile and easy to configure.
We used it to create an AP on an existing Ethernet network. We found this unit to be a very versatile router that is easy to set-up. Range is good too. You don't get a power supply so do remember to order a USB charging plug if installing as a stand-alone router.
D**.
Not a good product
I purchased this unit to use as an extender/repeater on 2.4gig wifi network. Simply it doesn't work. I am very familiar with Ethernet and wifi networks, setting them up is part of my work. I spent several hours trying all options to get this unit operational but to no avail. I could see the unit on the network, it reported it had Internet connectivity but no unit could connect to it whether security was enable or not (open access). I cannot recommend this unit. I have since purchased another unit, took 10 minutes to setup and is working flawlessly. This unit is Junk
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