Features:

  • MINI TRAVEL ROUTER: Convert a public network(wired/wireless) to a private Wi-Fi for secure surfing. Tethering, 3G/4G USB Modem Compatible. Powered by any laptop USB, power banks or 5V DC adapters (sold separately). 39g (1.41 Oz) only and pocket friendly.
  • OPEN SOURCE & PROGRAMMABLE: OpenWrt pre-installed, USB disk extendable.
  • LARGER STORAGE & EXTENDABILITY: 128MB RAM, 16MB Flash ROM, dual Ethernet ports, UART and GPIOs available for hardware DIY.
  • OPENVPN CLIENT: OpenVPN client pre-installed, compatible with 20+ VPN service providers.
  • PACKAGE CONTENTS: GL-MT300N-V2 mini router (1-year Warranty), USB cable, Ethernet cable, User Manual. Please update to the latest firmware from the following link before using: https://dl.gl-inet.com/firmware/mt300n-v2/v1/
Very nice little hackable router!

I love this thing! Note that I'm not using it for Wi-Fi routing at all, so if Wi-Fi is the main usage for you, I'm afraid this review won't be of any help to you. I needed to proxy some data to keep traffic off of my main network, and this helped me get there with minimal effort (already had LEDE installed when I got it). I tweaked the settings, installed a few packages, and away it went! It seems very nicely built, the form factor is spectacular, and I just love everything about it (even the crazy mango color). Well done, GL.iNet! Your $20 travel router was able to solve a problem with a $1000 device! ;)

The tiny little router that could...

The tiny little router that could... I bought this for a specific purpose, which it does well, but there's SO much potential in this little thing. It's firmware is based on OpenWRT which I'm still not very well versed with, but there's a LOT to learn if you're willing. Don't let that intimidate you though, there's a very easy and quick user interface which runs on top of the the usual LuCI (which is also accessible if you want it). Besides all the potential in the firmware, the hardware is quite nice as well. It's surprisingly tiny. I knew these were small, but I was honestly surprised when opening the box at just how small. It runs nice and cool also, and doesn't use much power. I'm running the router on a 5V 1A USB supply, as well as a tethered Unite Explore hotspot. The yellow color is kinda nice too, it's different, and stands out. Given the price of these and how powerful they are as networking tools, I think I will pick up one or two more just to have them on hand and play around with OpenWRT stuff. Highly recommended!

Setting up OpenVPN Client worked easily. Functions as designed

Coming from an IT individual, I really expected the device to be larger. It's size, combined with the features it packs, really makes it worth the purchase. Setting up OpenVPN Client worked easily. Functions as designed. As others mention, it does take about 90 seconds to boot up and be ready (however, I have a Cradlepoint MBR1200b that takes longer). Thus far, I've tested (and appreciate) OpenVPN Client, WISP, and Ethernet connectivity. I've not tested with a USB Modem or with USB Tethering yet (both are coming in the next two weeks), but I have been thoroughly pleased with the overall functionality thus far. And it is amazingly small to pack such a punch.

Works Like a Charm

A few hotels in the U.S. and abroad still don't offer WiFi and instead offer only wired internet service via an ethernet cable. The problem is that many devices today -- smart phones, slim laptops, tablets -- cannot be wired directly to a source. This mini travel router allows you to connect to a LAN port and then broadcast the signal so that the multiple non-wired devices can then connect. I set up mine at home as a repeater using a browser page and then packed it for just such a use. It worked exactly as described. It does offer more advanced settings for greater security; however, it still needs to be connected to an internet source via ethernet for any of that to work. Again, not all hotels have wired connections as people move toward WiFi only. This little router offers another way to connect and is especially good for travel when you don't know what kind of internet access you'll get. It does require power in addition to internet service, and it comes with a USB cable (not an wall outlet adapter) to power it via computer or your own wall adapter. -- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

Great for EasyTether

Great for EasyTether! Power-wise, it draws 150-200mA when running on its own, or 600-650mA when used for USB tethering (my purpose). So, make sure you're running it from a USB 3.0+ port or dedicated 1-Amp USB plug if tethering. I wrote a great forum post on the GL.iNet website describing the setup process, so it shouldn't take someone long to find. I just wish this model came in black! Happy Hacking!

Swiss Army knife for networking

Update in Yellow. THis is one of the few 6 star items. It is my swiss army knife. The latest update (which says its beta) allows me to use my USB link, or connect to wifi, and add a VPN. The adblock package does need some help but I can connect in and use my own list. I had a hiccup, but I could easily reset and restore it. I will probably get the dual band next, but this is just so versatile. It has the simple front end, then the regular OpenWrt, but also you can ssh in and do more. One hiccup - I couldn't do individual hardware interfaces or tweak the wireless in the Luci screens, but that may be OpenWRT. The main system though did everything very smoothly. ORIGINAL I have two of the blue routers, and the only visible difference is the internal micro SD card slot in them v.s.none here - it seems to have a 2nd serial port inside though. Mainly I use it for adblocking (search for "OpenWRT adblock"). and malware filtering using 9.9.9.9 as the default DNS. It helps having both a WAN and LAN hardwire port so you can filter across each side. And the wifi can have multiple instances so you can use it to filter or extend there too, provide wifi or connect to one, or both. Excellent value. The only thing most of these don't have is 5G, but I don't really need that and I wonder if the USB port.... You need a heftier power supply for some USB peripherals, but it works with my USB mifi as well, so I can use it to route that as well (I haven't quite tried to setup failover) But I can make it what I need it to be, and to add filtering for the non-computer types, this is an inexpensive solution.

A Great Travel Router. It works very well.

I travel for business every month and I have been looking for a good travel router for long time. This one has all the features I need. 1. It creates a private subnet for your devices, so other users can not see your devices. In the airport and even in the hotels, some hackers often setup a "Public" WiFi to lure you to connect. Those "Public" WiFies do not connect to Internet. It just alows the hackers to hack into your laptops or Phones. Hackers can hack into your laptop or phones using the Hotel or airport WiFi too. This travel router can provide one more layer of protection to your devices. 2. This item allows you to use your phone to accept the "Term and Conditions" (the Captive Portal) and all the other devices connected later will connect to Internet straightly without steps to accept the Term and Conditions again. This feature is ideally for the company's laptops which need to connect to the company's VPN before any browsers can be used. You can not connect to your company's VPN or Internet before you completed the Hotel's user authentication. 3. This item has a RJ45 WAN and a LAN Ethernet port. The Ethernet connection's speed is much faster than the Wireless connection. Even you are using the Wireless connection, this router's wireless link speed is much faster than the hotel's wireless link speed limit per user. When you feel the Internet link speed is slow, it usually is because the hotel or Coffee Shop's WiFi speed is slow because the hotel's WiFi is shared by many users. 4. It is very light weight and low power consumption. I can carry it with my laptop bag, just leave enough air circulation if you want to leave it running on in your laptop while your are walking to the airport gate. Below are my advices other users: 1. Upgrade the firmware to the latest version for best performance and security. 2. Disable the DNS rebind protection if you experiece any issue to start or complete the User Authentication or Accepting the "Terms and Conditions Agreement" (the Captive Portal page). Detail steps in https://docs.gl-inet.com/en/3/troubleshooting/captive_portal/

I love these the most so far

I own two of these, and a few other brands, I love these the most so far. Pro: Cheap. Can install the opensource firmware or the fancy pants that comes with it. Stores multiple WIFI configs and connects to them with the ability to control that feature. Has Openvpn Client built in with drag and drop config, and only connect to internet when vpn is active. Now has openvpn server in beta. shares files via windows file sharing. Can use advanced features of openwrt/lede such as remove packages, install packages, etc Cons: Comes with some software designed to defeat the Chinese DNS poisoning, which is not needed in the US (as far as I know), but you can remove it. I can't figure out how to turn off the grab a dynamic dns from gl-inet from the default GUI. Maybe it is in advanced.....

Great travel router - Make sure to adjust 2.4GHz Wireless Speed to avoid interference

I bought this to provide isolation from hostile wifi hotspots. To use it: I plug the included USB cable to my laptop to provide power. I then tell my laptop to connect to the MT300N travel router's wifi, and configure the MT300N to use public hotspot. Presto! I'm on the air. (Practice this at home before you travel - use the MT300N to sign onto your own home network...) The underlying OpenWrt is available, but the GL.iNet firmware provides a pleasant and easy-to-use and configure GUI. The router CPU probably maxes out somewhere at 30 mbps throughput, but this is good for intermittent or medium duty work. I have not tried the VPN capabilities, but expect that they would work as smoothly as the rest of the web GUI. I had one problem: When I was in a location with many other wifi channels, performance was poor. It turns out that the default "Wireless -> Speed" of 300M overlapped many channels, leading to interference. Setting the Wireless Speed to 144.4M or 54M improved performance dramatically. TL;DR Highly recommended. MT300N is a very lightweight (2.2 ounces including cable) travel router that can provide protection in hostile wifi environments. Spend the 20 bucks, throw it in your computer bag, and you'll be on the air.

Good travel router for the techie. Has mac cloning if needed. Don't even need to use the advanced settings

This is more for the tech savvy user. First, upload the newest firmware before changing any settings. Then connect to it (the wifi password is goodlife, it is also on the bottom of the device, you should change it later). Then, go to 198.168.8.1. Create an admin password. Settings are right there. Would recommend avoiding the advanced settings, not needed in most cases. Yes, this travel router can do mac cloning if needed. At the bottom on setting screen, you will seen the MAC address for the router at bottom right. Click on it and it will take you to screen where you can put in any other MAC address and hit apply. Note: at the bottom it will still later show the real MAC address of the device, but it will still be "showing" the cloned on if you check by another means or in the settings

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