GL.iNet Slate Plus GL-A1300 Pocket VPN Travel Router
- 400Mbps (2.4G) + 867Mbps (5G) dual band
- OpenVPN and WireGuard pre-installed, 30+ providers
- 28 Mbps OpenVPN, 170 Mbps WireGuard max VPN speed
- OpenWrt 21.02, programmable
- 118 x 84 x 33 mm, 429g
- USB network storage, SAMBA and WebDav
- Power adapter, Ethernet cable included
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket travel router that puts all your devices behind one VPN on hotel and cafe WiFi. Speeds are modest, and warranty length is listed two ways.
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ASIN: B0B4ZSR2PXCategory: Network Routers
Overview
Travelers and remote workers get a small router that joins hotel or cafe WiFi and shares one secured connection to every device. OpenVPN and WireGuard come preloaded, with a kill switch.
One secured connection for laptop, phone and streaming stick removes per-device VPN setup on the road. VPN throughput is modest, especially with OpenVPN.
Who it's for
Hotels, airports, RVs and cafes are where this router earns its keep, with guest networks and ad blocking along the way. Home users after top speed should buy a full-size router.
Pros and cons
- Pre-installed WireGuard and OpenVPN
- VPN kill switch
- AdGuard Home ad blocking
- Guest WiFi separation
- Modest VPN speeds
- WiFi 5, not newer standards
- Warranty listed as one and two years
Performance notes
VPN speed is bound by the small CPU, which is why WireGuard runs much faster than OpenVPN. Range suits a hotel room or small RV rather than a large home.
Specifications
| Brand | GL.iNet |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 429g |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 118 x 84 x 33 mm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 5 volts |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| RAM Memory Installed | 256 MB |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1-year limited (bullets), 2 year (spec sheet) |
| Other details | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 400Mbps (2.4G) + 867Mbps (5G) |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Security Protocol | WPA2 or WPA3 |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Number of Antennas | 2 |
| Processor | IPQ4018 @717MHz |
| Operating System | OpenWrt 21.02 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Kill switch, VPN policies, AdGuard Home, DNS over TLS, guest WiFi, toggle switch, USB storage |
| BuiltIn Media | Router, power adapter (US plug), Ethernet cable, user manual |
| Vpn | OpenVPN 28 Mbps, WireGuard 170 Mbps |
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the GL.iNet GL-A1300 in a hotel?
Connect the router to the public WiFi hotspot from the admin panel, then connect your devices to the router. The title mentions support for hotel WiFi login pages.
What does the toggle switch on the GL-A1300 do?
It can turn AdGuard Home, the OpenVPN client or the WireGuard client on or off. By default it has no function until set in the admin panel.
Which VPN services work with the GL-A1300?
OpenVPN and WireGuard are pre-installed and the listing says 30+ VPN service providers are compatible.
Can I share files from the GL-A1300?
Yes. Plug in a USB hard drive to create network storage over SAMBA or WebDav.