GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Beryl AX WiFi 6 Travel Router
- Wi-Fi 6 dual band, 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz
- 2.5G WAN port plus gigabit LAN
- USB 3.0 port, OpenWrt with VPN support
- WPA2-PSK and WPA3 security
- Access point mode, guest mode and QoS
- US, UK and EU plug adapters in the box
- 196 g, 2 year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket-sized next-generation Wi-Fi travel router with a fast WAN port, VPN support and OpenWrt for people who tweak their network. Settings are managed through an app and a web interface the listing barely describes.
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ASIN: B0BPSGJN7TModel: GL-MT3000Category: Network Routers
Overview
A traveler or remote worker gets a small router with two retractable antennas that turns a hotel or cafe connection into a private network. It runs OpenWrt with VPN support and offers access point mode.
Quick radios and a quick WAN port make it a flexible hub for a laptop and phone on the road. The listing gives no setup steps and no processor details.
Who it's for
A frequent traveler or tinkerer who values OpenWrt, VPN options and a compact body. People covering a large house need a bigger router. Beginners should expect to read the maker's setup guide.
Pros and cons
- Fast dual band wireless
- Fast WAN port for quick uplinks
- VPN and OpenWrt support
- Plug adapters for three regions
- Setup steps not in the listing
- Coverage claim has no test conditions
- Only two antennas
- Only two Ethernet ports
Performance notes
Real throughput is capped by the slowest link in the chain: the upstream connection, the wireless band and the client device. The faster band carries most traffic over a short range, while the slower band reaches farther at lower speed. VPN encryption uses router processing power, which lowers speed on busy connections.
Specifications
| Brand | GL.iNet |
|---|---|
| Model | GL-MT3000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 196 g |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.17 x 3.27 x 1.3 inches (L x W x H) |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 5 voltslower than 78% of 33 network routers |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, Wi-Fi; 2.5G WAN, gigabit LAN, USB 3.0 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3000 Mbpshigher than 69% of 72 network routers |
| WiFi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11b, 802.11n |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-band |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 2976 Mbps (574 Mbps + 2402 Mbps)higher than 81% of 38 network routers |
| Security Protocol | WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Number of Antennas | 2, retractable |
| Special features | Access point mode, guest mode, QoS |
| Coverage | 100 meters |
| BuiltIn Media | Router, Ethernet cable, power adapter (US, UK, EU plugs), user manual |
| Control method | App |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the GL.iNet Beryl AX as a travel router?
The listing says control is by app and shows an Ethernet cable and a power adapter in the box. Step-by-step setup is not described, and the router type is listed as hybrid.
What is in the box with the GL.iNet GL-MT3000?
The listing names the router, an Ethernet cable, a power adapter with US, UK and EU plugs, and a user manual.
Does the Beryl AX replace a whole-home router?
The spec list gives a coverage figure of 100 meters, but it is a compact travel router with two retractable antennas.
Does the GL.iNet GL-MT3000 support VPN?
Yes. The title lists VPN and OpenWrt.