GL.iNet GL-AXT1800(Slate AX) Portable Gigabit Travel Router, Pocket-Sized, Wi-Fi 6, Extender/Repeater for Hotel&Public Network Storage, VPN Client&Server, OpenWrt, Adguard Home, USB3.0, TF Card Slot

Five Stars! A Game-Changer for Our Little League Livestreams!As a small family team dedicated to capturing and sharing our kids' sporting adventures, finding reliable and versatile internet connectivity has always been a major hurdle. Enter the GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 (Slate AX) – this little powerhouse has been an absolute game-changer for our streaming setup, and we couldn't be happier!For years, we've wrestled with spotty phone tethering, unreliable campground Wi-Fi, and the dream (now reality!) of using our Starlink Mini on the go. The Slate AX handles it all with such incredible ease and stability. Whether we're tethering to our phones for a quick game recap stream from the sidelines, plugging into a borrowed WAN connection at a tournament, or finally utilizing our Starlink Mini for those more remote locations, the connection has been consistently solid and dependable.What we appreciate most as a busy mom and pop operation is the simplicity and portability. The Slate AX is compact and lightweight, making it a breeze to throw in our gear bag. Setting it up with each different connection type has been surprisingly straightforward, even for us non-techy folks. The interface is intuitive, and we were up and running in minutes each time.The difference in our stream quality has been night and day. No more dropped connections mid-game or pixelated messes! Our family and friends watching from afar can now enjoy clear, uninterrupted streams of every exciting play, every goal, and every victory (and maybe a few learning moments too!). This has truly enhanced the experience for everyone involved.Beyond the reliable connectivity, we also appreciate the security features offered by GL.iNet. Knowing our data is protected, especially when using public Wi-Fi or tethering, gives us real peace of mind.Here's what we absolutely love:* Versatile Connectivity: Seamlessly switches between phone tethering, WAN, and our beloved Starlink Mini.* Rock-Solid Stability: No more dropped streams or frustrating interruptions.* Portability: Small, lightweight, and easy to transport.* Ease of Use: Simple setup and intuitive interface.* Enhanced Stream Quality: Clear and consistent video for our viewers.* Security Features: Added peace of mind knowing our connection is secure.The GL.iNet GL-AXT1800 has truly been an invaluable addition to our little sports streaming endeavor. It has eliminated the connectivity headaches and allowed us to focus on what truly matters – capturing and sharing our kids' passion for their sports. If you're looking for a reliable, portable, and versatile router for your on-the-go connectivity needs, especially for streaming, look no further! Highly recommended!

I cannot speak highly of this product enough. I have used Netgear products, Cisco, and most recently abandoned my Google WiFi setup because it just wasn't working. The app was letting me down.To preface - I moved into a 5th wheel RV, whereby I have a live ethernet line coming into the RV but that's it. I had been trying to set up my Google Wifi both in the main house and as a secondary node within the RV creating a mesh network but the app was giving me so many problems and just wasn't working. Failure to even set up.Enter the Gl.inet. I had done my homework but still wasn't quite sure this would work with my application. I needed something robust that would accept an ethernet cable and be able to create a wifi hotspot within the RV from that same connection.This unit did the trick! Setup was very simple provided you have the basics of networking skills. I was up and running so fast I couldn't even believe it. Both the WAN and the ethernet ports worked to reproduce a reliable and very wide reaching self situated WiFi for my RV. This unit takes all of the guess work out of it.I honestly can't believe that for $100 this thing entirely solved all my problems. I am thoroughly impressed with the speed, capabilities, and ease of setup with this device. In case anyone's wondering, I am work from home 100% so this absolutely had to work for me.It's so good I almost want two for some unexplainable reason!

At first I couldn't connect to the internet with Ethernet or USB tethering. Wi-Fi repeater mode did work, though, so connected to a WiFi network and upgraded the firmware, everything then worked. Impressive little router once it's working . I've had no problems so far connecting to hotel wifi with their login pages at IHG, Marriott, and Hilton hotels. I have my T-Mobile hotspot setup through USB tethering as a fail-over connection. I am running a Wireguard VPN connection to my Unifi router back home and have easily gotten over 150 Mb/sec when my Internet source supported that speed. Everything seems very stable. The user interface is simple but has all the settings I need. The power source that comes with it is a USB-C 5V/4A power adapter. I've tried running it off Power Banks and USB-C chargers and a laptop charger and nothing has worked except the adapter that came with it. I configured the switch on the side to turn the wireguard VPN on or off, which makes it easy when I get to a hotel. Switch it off so that I can connect to the hotel portal and login, and once connected switch it on and all the traffic is encrypted and protected.

I really like this device!Pros:The firmware is really good and is built on ddwrt. So this will most likely keep support even if this goes out of business.There are still updates and it's really easy to do.Cons:The only thing which I don't understand is that it came with only an american head/plug for the power adapter. Meaning I will have to buy a European adapter if I want to travel to there.Other thoughts:You can connect to the WiFi network and have forward(repeater) to another WiFi network and VPN at the same time making a WiFi only private network.It works with openvpn and wireguard. I am not sure why, but I had faster speeds on openvpn .It seems to get a little hot, but it's very manageable.

This is an excellent device for working abroad. If you have any issues customer support is friendly and extremely helpful. It’s all done by email but they are prompt. I had the pleasure of working with Bernard twice and he got me back up and running in no time.