GL.iNet Mango GL-MT300N-V2 Mini Travel VPN Router
- 2.4 GHz only, single band Wi-Fi 4 (802.11bgn)
- 300 Mbps wireless rate, 100 Mbps LAN ports
- 2 Ethernet ports plus USB for a disk
- 128MB RAM, 16MB flash, OpenWrt pre-installed
- OpenVPN client built in, works with 30+ VPN providers
- 5V/2A USB power, adapter sold separately
- 39g pocket size, 2.28 x 2.28 x 0.98 in
- 2-year warranty, USB and Ethernet cables included
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket router that turns hotel or public Wi-Fi into your own private network with a VPN client on board. It runs on the older single band standard, so expect modest speeds.
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ASIN: B073TSK26WCategory: Network Routers
Overview
Hotel rooms and coffee shop tables are where this tiny router earns its place: it joins the public network, wired or wireless, and rebroadcasts it as your own private Wi-Fi. Power comes from a laptop USB port or a power bank, and setup runs through an app or a web admin panel.
Every device you carry connects once to your own network, and the VPN client protects the whole group. Speed is capped by the single older wireless band and the slow wired ports, so it suits browsing and calls more than large downloads.
Who it's for
Road warriors, students in shared housing and tinkerers who like open firmware get the most from it. Households replacing a main home router with fast internet should look at a dual band model.
Pros and cons
- Fits in a pocket
- Runs from USB power or a power bank
- OpenVPN client pre-installed
- Open source OpenWrt firmware
- Single band, no faster wireless band
- Wired ports limited to Fast Ethernet speeds
- Power adapter sold separately
- Internal antennas only
Performance notes
Throughput is set by the single older wireless band and the Fast Ethernet ports, and in repeater mode the radio splits its airtime between the upstream hotspot and your devices. VPN encryption runs on the small processor, so encrypted speed drops below the raw link rate. Range is personal, meant for a room rather than a house.
Specifications
| Brand | GL.iNet |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 39 g |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 100 Mbps |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.28 x 2.28 x 0.98 in |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 5 volts (5V/2A) |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| RAM Memory Installed | 128 MB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 Mbps |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11bgn |
| Frequency Band Class | Single-Band |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Security Protocol | WPA2-PSK |
| Number of Ports | 2 Ethernet |
| Antenna Type | Internal |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Flash storage | 16MB |
| Other Special Features of the Product | OpenVPN client, repeater, access point mode |
| BuiltIn Media | Router, USB cable, Ethernet cable, user manual |
Frequently asked questions
Is the GL.iNet Mango a replacement for my home router?
It is built as a travel router: single band 2.4 GHz, 300 Mbps wireless and 100 Mbps LAN ports. It suits personal use and travel rather than covering a whole home with fast internet.
How do I connect the GL-MT300N-V2 to hotel Wi-Fi?
Use its repeater mode to join the public network, wired or wireless, and it rebroadcasts a private Wi-Fi. Setup works through the mobile app or the web admin panel.
What powers the GL.iNet Mango?
Any laptop USB port, a power bank or a 5V/2A DC adapter. The adapter is sold separately; a USB cable is included.
Does the GL.iNet Mango support a VPN?
Yes. An OpenVPN client comes pre-installed and the listing says it is compatible with 30+ VPN service providers.
What comes in the GL.iNet Mango box?
The mini router, a USB cable, an Ethernet cable and a user manual. It carries a 2-year warranty.